Matt Riddle Fired by UFC After Second Positive Test for Marijuana

By The_Mack_Attack3
Updated: March 1, 2013

Welterweight trash-talker Matt Riddle has been given his marching orders by the UFC after failing a drug test following his victory against Che Mills at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald. Strict UFC officials deemed the decision necessary after the fighter tested positive for the drug marijuana for the second time since joining the brand.

Riddle previously tested positive for the drug after his win against Chris Clements at UFC 149 back in July, 2012 and the bout was later deemed a no contest. Only last week Riddle talked about how he mended fences with UFC after testing positive the first time, saying he was sorry for his actions, but still thinks the drug should be exempt from banned substances within the sport.

The welterweight, who is in possession of a medical marijuana card in the State of Nevada, consumed the drug knowing they would find it in his system post-fight. Yes, the drug doesn’t have any clear performance enhancements, but if it’s against the rules, then you should be ready to face the consequences.

After the UFC decided to release 16 fighters this past month, among them the highly skilled Jon Fitch, those still on the roster need to watch their step or possibly face the door. The UFC have released a statement through their official website on the Riddle’s departure, you can check it out below.

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.

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Source UFC Website