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Dana White: We’re loosening up marijuana rules, but you can’t fight while high

On Wednesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission handed out suspensions and fines to two UFC fighters. Lightweight Kevin Croom and DWCS competitor Jose Flores were both given four-month suspensions for testing positive for cannabis.

Croom tested positive during a pre-fight screening for his Sept. 12 win over Roosevelt Roberts. He won’t be eligible to compete until Jan. 26 and will need to pay a reduced $1,800 fine. As for Flores, his suspension was in relation to his DWCS fight on Aug. 4, where he lost to Jordan Levitt via submission. He won’t be able to compete until Dec.