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    Well, that's the thing with a democracy.

    A democracy assumes that the majority is right. But what if the majority is just stupid? That's the real question we seem to be facing with our next election. Get 100,000 signatures and our democratic government must heed the people...including celebs.

    Nick Diaz petition reaches goal thanks to tons of celebrity support
    UFC welterweight Nick Diaz will receive an official response from the White House after a petition reached 100,000 this week after the embattled fighter was suspended for five years after allegedly testing positive for marijuana following his bout at UFC 183 in January.


    Nick Diaz found a lot of people sympathetic to his suspension handed down in Nevada.
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    Oct 15, 2015 at 5:27p ET

    UFC welterweight Nick Diaz will receive an official response from the White House after a petition reached 100,000 signatures this week after the embattled fighter was suspended for five years for allegedly testing positive for marijuana following his bout at UFC 183 in January.

    The petition received over 113,000 signatures as of Thursday with a great amount of support from the mixed martial arts community as well as a massive celebrity contingency.

    Diaz did not start the petition personally, but supported the initiative as people from around the world flocked to the fighter's side after the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned him from fighting for five years following his third such infraction in the state.

    It's unlikely Diaz expected the outpouring of support that he received from celebrities such as Jeremy Piven, Cher, Tommy Chong, Wiz Khalifa and many others who took to Twitter and other social-media outlets to encourage people to sign the petition (Caution: Strong language).
    Note that the comments from celebs can be found by following the link above. I didn't bother to cut&paste them all here.
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    “No justice, no peace!”

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    Teamsters and Culinary Union call on Nevada to Reform Athletic Commission

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    Teamsters and Culinary Union call on Nevada to Reform Athletic Commission

    Las Vegas, NV – Yesterday, a rally calling for reform of the Nevada State Athletic Commission was held outside the Grant Sawyer State Office Building at the same time NSAC held its regular monthly meeting. The protest was organized by Teamsters Local 986 and the Culinary Union.

    The rally follows the delivery of a letter to Governor Brian Sandoval from the two unions last month. The letter outlined the problems with the unfair treatment of MMA fighter Nick Diaz in a recent decision by NSAC. Mr. Diaz was given a five-year ban and fined $165,000 for allegedly testing positive for marijuana at a lab not accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). NSAC ignored two other negative drug tests that were sampled the same day and tested WADA-accredited labs. The unions have asked the governor to mitigate the unfair decision against Mr. Diaz, review NSAC policies and procedures, and appoint a commissioner with medical expertise. (See the letter here.)

    “The Commission’s unfair decision against Mr. Diaz demonstrates an arbitrary selection of facts, is inconsistent with the Commission’s own policy, and endangers the reputation of the sport of MMA and the tourism industry in Nevada,” said Chris Griswold, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 986, in the letter.

    The NSAC ban of Mr. Diaz was met with outrage by the MMA community and general public. A White House petition asking the Obama administration to lift the ban was started the day of the ruling against Mr. Diaz. Within 30 days, the petition received over 100,000 signatures. A number of fighters have even called for a boycott of Nevada and are refusing to fight in the state, which is commonly referred to by promoters as the “fight capital of the world.”

    Tuesday, Mr. Diaz tweeted out news that legal talks with the Commission were going well, hinting at a potential settlement. NSAC Chairman Francisco Aguilar confirmed the talks and reminded the general public that “the Nick Diaz disciplinary matter will not be on the agenda at the regularly scheduled meeting of the NSAC on Thursday in Las Vegas.”

    At the rally, participants held picket signs and chanted: “No justice, no peace!” Attendees then packed the NSAC hearing, gave public comments, and submitted a letter from State Senator Tick Segerblom to Chairman Aguilar.

    “Our unions protect the interests of our members,” said Geoconda Arguello-Kline, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Union. “We take notice when we see a government agency making unfair decisions against workers that jeopardize the tourism industry in Las Vegas.”

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    suspension reduced to 18 months

    That seems more reasonable.

    Nick Diaz suspension reduced from five years to 18 months, eligible to fight in August
    Nick Diaz had his suspension dramatically reduced from five years to 18 months in a settlement agreement that was approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.


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    By Damon Martin @DamonMartin
    Jan 12, 2016 at 12:54p ET

    Nick Diaz didn't actually appear before the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday but the governing body quickly approved his settlement hearing that will reduce his suspension from five years to 18 months after allegedly testing positive for marijuana stemming from his last fight at UFC 183 in January 2015.

    The commission brought up Diaz's settlement agreement and quickly gave a unanimous vote to the order, but didn't actually reveal the details or admit wrongdoing in the matter.

    Diaz's settlement will see the fighter suspended 18 months, which will make him eligible to return to action as early as August 1, 2016.

    Diaz also had his fine reduced from $165,000 down to $100,000 as part of the settlement agreement.

    Diaz was originally suspended for five years at a commission meeting in September 2015 after allegedly testing positive for marijuana for the third time in the state of Nevada. The public outcry in support of Diaz went as far as an online petition that received a response from the White House after 100,000 signatures were collected.

    The commission declined to comment on the matter and with neither Diaz nor his attorneys present at the hearing, the entire order and vote took a matter of seconds before moving onto new business.

    'We cannot comment now because it is still an ongoing matter," Nevada commission officials told FOX Sports' Heidi Fang, who was in attendance at the proceedings.

    Considering the ruling on Tuesday, Diaz could likely book a fight with the UFC for an upcoming event in August once those cards are scheduled by the promotion.
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    Shamrock & Slice

    Aw bummer. Wonder what drug it was. Levitra?

    Report: Ken Shamrock, Kimbo Slice both fail drug tests for Bellator 149
    By Brandon Wise | Staff Writer
    March 11, 2016 5:17 pm ET


    Kimbo Slice failed his drug test at Bellator 149. (USATSI)

    A rough show for Bellator 149 just got reportedly worse as both Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock failed drug tests before the event on Feb. 19 in Texas, according to MMAFighting.com. The exact drug that was found in both Kimbo and Shamrock was withheld by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, pending potential litigation according to the report.

    Athletes who fail drug tests as part of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are subject to 90-day suspension and a $5,000 fine. Kimbo defeated rival Dada 5000 by 3rd-round TKO has reportedly been turned over to a No Contest. It was just Kimbo's second MMA fight since 2010 -- he beat Shamrock at Bellator 138 in the first round.

    This was the second failed drug test for Shamrock in the last seven years. It is unclear whether or not either fighter will compete in Bellator again. Shamrock was hoping for a third bout with Royce Gracie after his loss at the event, but Bellator CEO Scott Coker would not commit to another fight, saying both fighters signed one-fight contracts.
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    The only failure was in them not taking enough.
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    at this point, if u get paid millions to fight, i dont wanna see a normal fight, i wanna see superhumans and mutant freaks. if i want normal fight i can watch backyard hillbilly brawls or cricket fighting.

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    Ning Guangyou

    Bad meat...

    UFC’s Ning Guangyou fails drug test for clenbuterol, USADA finds no fault
    By Marc Raimondi  @marc_raimondi on Aug 9, 2016, 5:30p 37


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    A UFC fighter has failed a drug test, but will not be suspended.

    Ning Guangyou of China tested positive for clenbuterol from an out-of-competition sample taken May 19, but USADA found he ingested the substance without fault or negligence, it was announced Tuesday in a release.

    Countries like Mexico and China have a high risk for meats contaminated with the substance. WADA issued a warning about the issue in 2011.

    "Consistent with numerous prior reported cases globally, the issue of illicit administration of clenbuterol to animals destined for food production can result in, under specific conditions, a positive sample from an athlete," the USADA release stated.

    Guangyou, 34, tested positive for only trace amounts of clenbuterol. USADA said it reviewed the evidence of the case — Guangyou's whereabouts, dietary habits and the lab reports showing "very low parts per billion concentrations" of the substance — and determined that it very likely came from tainted meat. Guangyou will not face a suspension.

    "While the risk of consuming clenbuterol-tainted meat and testing positive for an athlete is extremely small, consistent with past athlete advisories, USADA reminds athletes to use the utmost care if eating meat in known high risk countries, including Mexico and China," the USADA release stated. "In line with WADA recommendations, USADA will continue to assess the presence of clenbuterol in an athlete's sample on a case by case basis, taking into account all the evidence supporting the likelihood of such contamination."

    Guangyou's bout with Marlon Vera has been moved from UFC 202 to one week later at UFC on FOX 21 on Aug. 27 in Vancouver, the UFC announced Tuesday.

    The UFC statement reads:

    In late July, UFC was made aware of USADA's investigation into the source of the prohibited substance clenbuterol in an out of competition sample collected from Ning Guangyou. Given it was initially unclear as to the timing of the resolution of the investigation, UFC made the decision to move Guangyou's scheduled bout against Marlon Vera on August 20, 2016 at UFC 202 to UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Condit in Vancouver, BC on August 27, 2016.
    A similar issue with clenbuterol occurred earlier this year before a boxing match between Francisco Vargas and Orlando Salido. Vargas, a Mexico native, popped for clenbuterol two months before the fight, but the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) allowed the fight to go on after Vargas had passed every other out-of-competition test leading up to the June 4 date. The situation was discussed at length last week at the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) annual conference last week in Las Vegas.

    Guangyou (5-3-1) has not fought since a split decision loss to Marco Beltran last November. He won his first two fights in the UFC before that, including the TUF China championship over Jianping Yang in 2014. He has never fought outside of Asia.

    Clenbuterol is clinically used by asthma patients, though it's stimulant and slight anabolic qualities have put it on WADA's banned list as a performance-enhancing drug.
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    Diaz slinging vapes

    The YouTube vid embedding in this article clocks in at 4:20.

    Nate Diaz could get suspended for cannabidiol vaping at post-McGregor presser
    By Des Bieler August 22 at 11:33 PM


    Conor McGregor, left, and Nate Diaz inflicted plenty of damage on each other at UFC 202. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

    Nate Diaz didn’t win his epic rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202, but he did gain the respect of his opponent, as well as a likely third date and a lucrative payday for Saturday’s effort. However, it may be some time before we see Diaz fight again — and if so, he would have no one but himself to blame, after consuming a cannabis compound at the post-fight press conference.

    [McGregor’s brilliant mind has him atop UFC again. What’s next is his call.]

    The smell of marijuana was unmistakable to reporters, as was the sight of Diaz puffing on a vape pen. He explained that it contained Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, one of 113 active cannabinoids in cannabis, and one considered by many to have therapeutic medial effects.

    “It helps with the healing process and inflammation, stuff like that,” Diaz told the media. “So you want to get these for before and after the fights, training. It’ll make your life a better place.”



    CBD does not have psychoactive effects, unlike its better known fellow cannabinoid, THC. In any event, Diaz apparently felt he was in the clear, having already given his mandatory urine sample after the fight. Marijuana use is not allowed by the UFC during the “in-competition” period, six hours before and after a match.

    The company can suspend fighters for up to a year for marijuana use, and according to MMA Fighting, it could consider Diaz’s admission, made within six hours of his UFC 202 bout, tantamount to a failed test. In addition, given that the event took place in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission could exert its jurisdiction and levy a punishment.

    A spokesman for USADA, which helps the UFC administer its drug-testing program, told MMA Fighting, “I can confirm that USADA is aware of the situation and is currently gathering information in order to determine the next appropriate steps.” Meanwhile, Diaz’s brother Nick, an accomplished MMA fighter in his own right, was not able to be in his corner Saturday because he is already under a marijuana-related suspension from the NSAC.

    Nick Diaz had been given a five-year ban in September 2015 for multiple positive tests for pot. After widespread outcry, that was reduced to 18 months, plus a $100,000 fine that reportedly has not been fully paid, in January.

    A few days before the fight, Nate Diaz posted what was essentially an advertisement for TRU Vape Oil pens on his Instagram account. He identified that as the product he was using at the press conference.

    natediaz209 Verified 6 days ago

    shout out to all the homies in the #NFL, the #Olympians in #Rio and all contact sports that are finding healthier ways to deal with their head trauma and wear and tear on their bodies by attacking thier injuries with CBD oil. Shout out to TRU for making it happen. #RioOlympics #truvapeoil #TRU truvapeoil.com @truoil
    McGregor also emerged from the fight in possible need of some medical assistance and looking at a potentially lengthy absence from the Octagon. After delivering a steady series of kicks to Diaz’s right leg, which was the lefty’s forward-placed plant foot, McGregor was deemed to have a possible fracture of his left foot or ankle.

    McGregor will not fight again until at least Oct. 20, and if he is not cleared by an orthopedist, he could receive a six-month medical suspension, keeping the Irishman out of action until Feb. 17. So we may see neither fighter compete until next year — or they could square off again later this year, possibly at UFC 205, the company’s highly anticipated debut event at Madison Square Garden.

    Or one of them could take on a different opponent next, with UFC president Dana White insistent that McGregor needs to defend his featherweight crown or be stripped of it. The possibility of a McGregor-Floyd Mayweather mega-fight also has not entirely disappeared. In other words, stay tuned, folks.
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    Oi, the boys in suits are just mad they were bullied, are taking any possible shots.
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    Diaz & Snoop

    Well played, Diaz. Turned a loss into a win.

    Nate Diaz Parties & Sparks Massive Blunt With Snoop
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    Here we are, two weeks after the epic grudge match between MMA fighters Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. McGregor put a technical hurting on Diaz, and walked out of the ring victorious, but it is Diaz that has remained in headlines since. Diaz’ time in the limelight is the result of his latest showdown: Nate Diaz vs United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), in the buds bout of the century.

    Round 1: Fight!


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    If you’ve been following my stories, or just breathing fresh air, you probably caught wind of the controversy surrounding Nate Diaz’ post-UFC 202 interviews. During his post fight pressers, Diaz pulled from a nifty little vaporizer. You would think people would be interested in his feelings about the fight, but the drama-seeking media chose to focus on the vape.

    You would think people would be interested in his feelings about the fight, but the drama-seeking media chose to focus on the vape.

    When asked by a reporter to explain what exactly he was smoking, Diaz replied,

    It’s CBD. It helps with the healing process and inflammation, stuff like that. So you want to get these for before and after the fights, training (sic). It’ll make your life a better place.

    Savvy cannabis users will know that CBD is non-psychoactive, non-addictive and non-toxic. It is great for pain management, inflammation and cognitive functioning – qualities that any athlete values.

    Diaz is clearly tuned into the healing powers of the cannabinoid CBD, but USADA considers it a “specified substance”. Specified substances are not anabolic or hormonal agents, but they are still prohibited in certain cases, like during competition.

    USADA and the UFC consider competition to be 6 hours before a fight, during a fight, and 6 hours after a fight.

    Though Diaz’ use of CBD, in this case, was designed to help recovery, he used it immediately after the fight. He broke the 6-hour rule, and subsequently lost round 1 against USADA, for point deductions.

    Round 2: Blunts over bashings


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    USADA spokesman Ryan Madden recently discussed Diaz’ alleged violation of their regulations,

    I can confirm that USADA is aware of the situation and is currently gathering information in order to determine the next appropriate steps.
    While USADA is busy trying to bust Diaz for using CBD, Diaz is busy partying with rapper Snoop Dogg. Facing a potential 1-year suspension from the UFC for his vaping episode, Diaz showed up at a Snoop Dogg concert near San Francisco to blow off some steam.

    Diaz regularly throws up his middle finger in the ring during his fights to express his dominance. While at the Snoop concert, he threw up a metaphorical middle finger to USADA by snapping a photo of himself with what can only be described as a massive blunt.

    Though his blunt toting behavior at the Snoop show might get him into more hot water with USADA, I’m giving round 2 to Diaz. His brazen disregard for what USADA thinks about his relationship with cannabis pushed him over the top in this round.

    Round 3: A new champ is crowned

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    Nate and his brother Nick were given the red carpet treatment at the Snoop show. Their all access passes put them side by side with the king of chronic. Thanks to Snapchat and Instagram, their backstage moments will forever live on the internet.

    Though Diaz’ antics during the show are inevitably going to cost him in the short term, I suspect he will be thrust towards a new level of superstardom in the long term. Anytime you pair Snoop Dogg, weed, and another recognizable face, you get excitement.

    This case is no exception. Whether Diaz is suspended by USADA for his vaping or not, he will inevitably come out on top financially. Be on the look out for Diaz to begin repping a cannabis company. Who knows, he might come out with his own weed products!

    Your winner and new UFC cannabis champion by TKO in the 3rd round is… Nate Diaz!
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    UFC Fight Night 97

    Most MMA news outlets are going with the B.J. Penn withdrawal for the reason behind the cancellation.

    Philippines Government Was To Drug Test ALL UFC Employees, Prompting Card Cancellation
    October 6, 2016



    Less than just two weeks away from fight night, Ultimate Fighting Championship has been forced to cancel their upcoming “UFC Fight Night 97” card in Pasay City, Philippines. UFC released a statement on Thursday morning, making the cancellation of the event official.

    “UFC Fight Night 97” was set to air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass but the card seemed to have fallen victim to a plethora of bad news. It was revealed earlier this week that BJ Penn was forced to pull out of his fight with Ricardo Lamas, citing an injury. Just one day later, it was revealed that fighters would be forced to provide a blood sample for recreational drugs along with the regular in-fight testing executed on fight night.

    Amidst the news of cancellations, it was later found out that it wasn’t just the fighters that would have been tested for recreational drugs, but every single employee making the trip to the Philippines. This includes the stagehands that set up the octagon, the production crew, and backstage crew.

    Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made it a point to rid the Philippines of drug users, and claimed he wanted to kill 3,000,000 drug addicts. He likened himself to Adolf Hitler, saying, “If Germany had Hitler, the Philippines would have…,” while pointing to himself.
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    Heee'sss Baaaaaanned!!

    clomiphene and hydroxy-clomiphene.

    Brock Lesnar Suspended for 1 Year Over Failed UFC 200 Drug Tests
    Former heavyweight champion and WWE Superstar is also slapped with a $250,000 fine
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    Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was hit with a one-year suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Thursday after failing two drug tests in the lead up to his fight at UFC 200.
    Media: CineSport

    Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been suspended for one year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after failing two drug tests ahead of UFC 200 in July.
    The 290-pound human mountain tested positive for a pair of anti-estrogen drugs called clomiphene and hydroxy-clomiphene in both an out-of-competition drug sample collected on June 28 as well as a second sample taken on the night of his fight against Mark Hunt on July 9, Fox Sports reported.
    Lesnar has also been fined $250,000. The sanctions were part of a signed settlement between Lesnar and the NSAC executive director, ESPN reported, following a unanimous vote among NSAC members Thursday.
    After focusing on his WWE over recent years, Lesnar had returned to the Octagon for the first time since 2011 to take on Hunt in UFC 200, which he won via unanimous decision.
    He won a $2.5 million purse for the bloody victory, so the fine was 10 percent of his total winnings.



    It is not known whether the 39-year-old plans to fight again once his suspension is lifted on July 9, 2017. If so, he will have to submit clean drug samples at intervals of 30, 15 and three days prior to entering the Octagon.
    As for his other career, Lesnar has wrestled 11 matches for WWE this year, but he is a part-time performer and therefore not subject to WWE’s wellness policy.
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    Again?

    Thu Dec 22, 2016 | 6:29pm EST
    Mixed Martial Arts: 'Cyborg' Justino in possible doping violation

    Top-ranked female mixed martial arts featherweight Cris "Cyborg" Justino has been informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) of a possible doping violation, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) said on Thursday.

    The UFC said in a statement it was formally notified that USADA told Justino of a potential anti-doping policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection on Dec. 5.

    USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC's anti-doping policy, would handle "the appropriate adjudication of this case," the UFC said, adding that a full review process was assured under the policy before any sanctions may be imposed.

    Justino last fought on Sept. 24, stopping Lina Lansberg in the second round as part of a UFC Fight Night event in her native Brazil.

    The 31-year-old (17-1) previously tested positive for an anabolic steroid in December 2011, which she blamed on a diet supplement she received from a former coach.

    (Reporting by Larry Fine in New York; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
    Time to head over to WWE?
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    Supplements. I recall years and years ago a very popular protein powder was spiked with one form or test or another. Everyone loved it. I was not big on supps back then. But spiking is nothing new. But to believe she was not aware of very specific supps given her, yeah okay !

    I was given and told to take a 90 cycle of Halo when I was 18ish I believe. Little weight gain and you get strong as fu---- I did research and opted out. To young. As I grow older I am more inclined to say yes, give me the shots please. I don't think they are bad for older guys but some research says they are.

    But, if you want to compete in **** near any sport you have to juice or go home. It was a major reason Andro was so popular. It was used as a masking agent.

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    Cynthia Calvillo

    I'm copying all the marijuana references out of the MMA & Drugs thread and making this new Marijuana & MMA thread, and copying it to the marijuana tcm?!?!?!?!!? thread for good measure as this topic sometimes borders on medical usage. She's Californian, where pot is now legal recreationally.

    Doping violation due to marijuana use leaves Cynthia Calvillo facing suspension
    The UFC strawweight failed an in-competition test relating to her defeat to Carla Esparza last month.
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    THREE WEEKS SINCE she suffered the first defeat of her career, Cynthia Calvillo has been hit with another unwelcome development.

    The 30-year-old Californian (6-1), who was beaten by Carla Esparza via unanimous decision on 30 December, failed an in-competition drug test for Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] in relation to the UFC 219 bout in Las Vegas.

    Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol is “a metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish”, according to a UFC statement. Calvillo has been flagged by the United States Anti-Doping Agency [USADA] for being “above the decision limit of 180 ng/mL” for the substance.

    In order to determine the sanctions that will subsequently be handed down, Calvillo will now be subjected to an adjudication process which will be carried out by both USADA and the Nevada Athletic Commission.

    The UFC’s statement on the matter reads:
    The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Cynthia Calvillo of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation involving Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (“Carboxy-THC”) which is a metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish, above the decision limit of 180 ng/mL, stemming from an in-competition sample collected in conjunction with her recent bout in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 30, 2017, UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm. USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Calvillo, as it relates to the UFC Anti-Doping Policy and future UFC participation. Because the Nevada Athletic Commission was the regulatory body overseeing the fight in Las Vegas and has licensing jurisdiction over Calvillo, USADA will work to ensure that the Nevada Athletic Commission has the necessary information to determine its proper judgment of Calvillo’s potential anti-doping violation. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.
    In April of last year, UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum was handed a three-month suspension and had his win against Vitor Belfort overturned to a ‘no contest’ after he failed a test as a result of marijuana use.
    Calvillo made her UFC debut in March 2017 and embarked on a 3-0 run with the promotion prior to her defeat to Esparza. She is currently ranked eighth in the women’s 115-pound division.
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