Mathew Riddle tested positive for marijuana metabolites after his UFC on FUEL TV 7 bout with Che Mills, marking the second time he’d done so in under a year. As a result, UFC officials released him from his contract.
While it is unclear if he will face suspension or fines from the Association of Boxing Commissions, the result of his fight was overturned to a No Contest. The UFC said they would release a statement about the release, and you can read it below.
From the UFC
Matthew Riddle tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his bout at UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London, England on February 16, 2013. This is Riddle’s second failed drug test for marijuana within the past seven months. Riddle previously failed a post-fight drug test due to marijuana following his UFC 149 victory over Chris Clements.
As such, the UFC organization is exercising its right to terminate Riddle for breach of his obligations under his Promotional Agreement as well as the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. The UFC organization has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents. The outcome of the bout against Che Mills was changed to a no contest and the results of the positive test will be reported to the official Association of Boxing Commissions MMA record-keeper.
Matt Riddle Tests Positive for Marijuana Again, Released from the UFC
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You’re a complete moron. No, it’s not going to happen more often, because not all pot smokers are complete fucking morons like maybe yourself. The rest will stop and clean it out of their bodies, they won’t be stupid like Matt Riddle.
So completely stupid.
With more and more states grass becoming legal, expect to see a LOT more of this in the future. A guy will be in Colorado in January on his free time and fail drug screen for marijuana later in March.
The fact they are trying to keep him ‘safe’ from the ‘safest recreational substance’ known to man, all so he can get in the ring and bash his brains for our viewing entertainment should tell anyone of common sense the ‘testing’ for marijuana’ has nothing to do with health.. and we can certainly rule out ‘performance enhancing’.
Total poo,.., these ‘grown men’ with fear over silly silly marijuana should have great shame.. destroy another man’s life because they play with his pee and find some silly silly marijuana.,
Time to grow up about this stuff.. this kindergarten approach to destroying other peoples lives over grass is long past due.