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UFC, USADA Announce Change in Marijuana Policy, Allowing Positive Tests Without Violation

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency are turning the corner on marijuana in the sport.

Per MMA Junkie on Thursday, the promotion and agency announced together that the marijuana policies in effect for the UFC athletes has changed drastically. As a result, fighters that test positive for marijuana, no matter the level or threshold the fighter reaches, will not be found in violation of the anti-doping policy.