Cali to Allow Therapeutic Marijuana Use

Posted by BISHOP on Apr 10, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

Today, the California State Athletic Commission voted to approve an amendment allowing therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for fighters that are in need of the controversial testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as well as medicinal marijuana for other reasons.

“People say that marijuana is going to hurt my career. On the contrary, my fight career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking.”

— Nick Diaz, Strikeforce Welterweight Champion

The amendment still has not been approved, and could take some months or years to happen.

The state of Nevada has given a TUE to fighters in the past such as Dan Henderson when he fought Shogun at UFC 139; Henderson was determined to be in need of testosterone.

George Dodd, the CSAC executive officer has said that that particular case will be somewhat of a blueprint for California’s testing. The fighters would be required to check their testosterone levels multiple times prior to fights, and will need to provide extensive medical history in order to be approved for a TUE. Only after the amendment is passed by the Department of Consumer Affairs and the state’s Office of Administrative Law will it officially be passed.

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Nick Diaz “Temporarily Suspended” by Nevada Boxing Comission – Medical Marijuana?

Posted by BISHOP on Feb 23, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

For the second time in his illustrious career as a fighter, Nick Diaz has been suspended for testing positive for marijuana.

The case for Nick Diaz is unique because he is prescribed marijuana by a California state approved doctor to help him with his ADHD.

The first time was following his fight with legendary Japanese martial artist Takanori Gomi at Pride 33 in 2007. Nick received a six month suspension and fined His  of his fight purse. Ouch! His win over Gomi also was overturned and ruled a no contest. Double Ouch.

But times they are a changing.

The current “temporary suspension” for Nick Diaz issued by the Nevada Deputy Attorney General and state boxing commission is pending a follow up disciplinary meeting where Nick Diaz will be able to defend his usage of marijuana. And, the case for Nick Diaz is unique because he is prescribed marijuana by a California state approved doctor to help him with his ADHD. If Nick requests the exception for medicinal marijuana, the case would set a new precedent by being the first time that a fighter requested legal marijuana exemption.

Nick could go big and also point out that now is a great time for the commission to consider issuing a reversal of the “No Contest” that he got smacked with after the bout with Gomi.

Nick Diaz has a lot riding on the line with this temporary suspension. Up to a 1 year suspension from fighting, a considerable financial penalty on his fight purse and bonuses from UFC 143, and in the now he’s a top contender for the UFC Welterweight Belt.

What do you think? Should Nick get the OK to  get back in the cage and fight with a medical marijuana clearance?

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UFC Champs – BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar

Posted by BISHOP on Feb 22, 2012 in MMA Photos | 0 comments

UFC Lightweight Champions - BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar

Another good photo. BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, sometime before their first fight.

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Benson Henderson VS Clay Guida (FULL FIGHT HD VIDEO)

Posted by jmusc on Feb 22, 2012 in Fights | 1 comment

Click to watch Benson Henderson vs. Clay Guida
Full Fight HD Video

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BJ Penn Rocking The Old School UFC Belt

Posted by BISHOP on Feb 21, 2012 in MMA Photos | 0 comments

BJ Penn rocking the Old School UFC Belt (#BJPENN, #BOOM)

This cool photo came our way on facebook from MMA Hall of Famer – BJ Penn.

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