LAS VEGAS — UFC president Dana White acknowledges that fighter restrictions on marijuana use are a little too strict, but he insists there should be a limit. With the Nevada Athletic Commission recently handing Trevin Jones, Kevin Croom and Jose Flores suspensions and fines, as well as overturning Jones’ and Croom’s comeback wins to no contests, many fighters face similar repercussions to those who have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. After Tuesday’s U.S. election day, recreational marijuana will now be legal in 15 states , with medical marijuana legalized in 36 states. When asked if the UFC is working with the commission on evolving the stance on marijuana, White said it’s been a long process that’s still in the works.
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