Elite XC drug test results for 'Unfinished Business' come back clean ... for now
by James Iannotti on Aug 2, 2008 10:52 AM EDT
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The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) today confirmed that all 22 of the athletes who competed on the Elite XC: "Unfinished Business" fight card in Stockton, Calif., on July 26 have passed their screenings for drugs of abuse, including marijuana, cocaine, etc.
Test results for the anabolic steroids (performance enhancing drugs) portion of the testing, which was also conducted on each fighter, are still pending.
Heading into the event, there were still lingering questions about Nick Diaz's medical marijuana use and how it would affect him getting cleared to fight.
In fact, Diaz had to be pulled out of a fight against Jae Suk Lim in March when he admitted he was legally allowed to toke in California. He was replaced by Drew Fickett, but no definitive reason was ever given for Diaz not being able to compete.
There were, however, some reports that suggested Diaz's medical marijuana card was something the CSAC didn't know how to deal with at the time and a decision was made to just keep him out of action to create more time to consider the unique situation.
It's unclear the reason there was no confusion this time over the marijuana prescription, but this report does confirm that Diaz did pass the test.
Regardless, stay tuned for more updates on the steroid portion of the test results -- it seems the CSAC is very meticulous with its screenings, making it difficult for fighters to mask any activity that involves banned substances.
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marijuana is a performance enhancer huh? ok, and steroids don’t shrivle ur ball sack! like the former dallas cowboys all-pro center mark stepnoski said, ’he’d rather go home after a football game and toke a joint rather than pop a handful of legally prescribed painkillers’. these fighters should be tested for steroids and amphetamines, and that’s it, maybe even barbituates, but definitely not weed.
by deuce 4 on Aug 2, 2008 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fully agree 100%. Weed doesn’t make you a better fighter, if anything it would hinder him more than anything. Let the man smoke!
by Toms Bombs on Aug 2, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think weed makes you “in-tune” to reality. So therefore, under the influence would make you more fluid. If you happen to know, hashish[w/c is basically “weed resin”] is toked by ancient Japanese ninjas[who are well versed in the martial arts] and Bruce Lee himself[the father of MMA]!!
by TheNegation on Aug 2, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am still waiting to see if Cyborg really passes her steroid test. She probably will, depending on what she uses, but she has definately juiced.
by naturalshadow on Aug 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best athlete quote about weed is definatley in an interview with Ricky Williams after he got suspended
Reporter: “Ricky, have you ever done anything worse then pot”
Ricky Williams: “Well sometimes I have sweets”
great. As far as testing for weed goes, I really don’t think it matters if an athlete smokes. It doesn’t effect their performance and it’s not detremental to their health.
by DB on Aug 2, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that it’s not “performance enhancing” and I used to smoke weed morning noon and night, but all said, it’s illegal. anyone defending the use or how it’s wrong to be tested for is just an ignorant pot user. HGH can be prescribed, should diaz “juice” up on that and it would be ok? Cmon guys, use your heads!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 2, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does in matter if its illegal. IT DOES NOT ENHANCE YOUR PREFORMANCE.
by fred on Aug 2, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the point of the commission was that his THC level was so high, he probably felt no pain. Prescription vicodin isn’t performance enhancing either, but it’s not allowed. Ricky Williams wasn’t helping himself by smoking weed, but the NFL (largest sports league) suspended him. You guys really need to get your heads out of your asses. I’m not agreeing, just being rational!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 2, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey john, you never gave me a ballpark price for just me and my wife!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 2, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, every other musician, athlete, actor and so on smoke a joint now and then. Does it improve their performance? Probably not and i find it ridiculous how the commission dwells on these types of things instead of having a bigger concern about steriods etc…..
common these guys get punched in the face for living, let them enjoy themselves and get away from reality for a bit, i dont have have a problem with it.
by Toad on Aug 2, 2008 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats good news…so far. i dont think elite could handle any of their star fighters testing positive for anything. im a little anxiuos and nervous to hear about elite and afflictions results for roids. im feeling someone big is gonna get popped.
by b.w. on Aug 2, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No one that really matters on Affliction will test positive. It wont be Fedor, Barnett or Arlovski, and I can deal with the others testing positive, so who cares?
by john on Aug 2, 2008 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! that would be funny as hell if it were “mister politician” lindland.
by b.w. on Aug 2, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully its Lindland! I dont want to see him fight ever again anyway. Boring, stinky, dry humping Blanket!
by john on Aug 2, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my response got switched around, your right as long as it’s not none of the big name fighters, (a.a.,barnett and fedor are way too smart to do that) then it really wont be that big of a deal. also it would be funny as hell if big poopy were to get popped again. if he tests positive after that a$$ whoopin, his mma career is over.
by b.w. on Aug 2, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I will die laughing if Lindland and big Poopy test positive….lMAO! that would be so funny! Now I am kinda hoping that they do!~ LOL
No I dont, I still want to see Tim get destroyed by Aleks or Barnett!
by john on Aug 2, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope it’s Barnett. Fedor’s little brother could get his hands on him next. I just don’t wanna see Tim I guess, beaten up by 2 Emelianenkos consecutively. Poor Timmy, hehe!!
by TheNegation on Aug 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
john this comment was for you. Im probably still drunk from last night.
by JV on Aug 2, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would never happen, but if it did, I may slit my wrists!
by john on Aug 2, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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