Despite its legal status in most US states, cannabis remains to be a controversial substance in the athletic realm. In MMA, it has caused suspensions on multiple fighters across the UFC roster.
But apparently, cannabis use is more widespread among MMA fighters than generally perceived. A recent survey by The Athletic on 170 fighters across several promotions shows that 45.9 percent of them use marijuana for both recreational and recovery purposes. 76.5 percent rely on CBD for recovery, while 4.7 percent were regular cannabis users but have since kicked the habit.