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MyMMArijuanaChronicles episode 3: Kris “The Honeybadger” Gratalo Interviews MMA News MyMMArijuanaChronicles 

MyMMArijuanaChronicles episode 3: Kris “The Honeybadger” Gratalo

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Many athletes have vast reasons for utilizing the marijuana plant. Pennsylvania based Professional MMA fighter, Kris Gratalo’s usage is very clear and concise. Being a lover of nature and consistently battling the rigorous recovery from training, marijuana was the perfect outlet for this pro athlete. Tune in below as Kris Gratalo and MyMMANews’ own, and MyMMArijuanaChronicles host, Adam Crist to... Read More
Los Angeles Hosts High Rollerz BJJ’s Inaugural Cannabis Infused Event Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ MMA News Submission Only 

Los Angeles Hosts High Rollerz BJJ’s Inaugural Cannabis Infused Event

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This past Sunday, June 10, 2018, Los Angeles saw its first cannabis infused submission only jiu jitsu event, High Rollerz BJJ, at the Nexus Social Lounge.  The event is the brain child of “Mighty” Matt Stout and Big Lon, also known as Big and Mighty Productions.  Featuring a Nick Diaz meet and greet, Renato Laranja as the official host on the mic, and Eddie Bravo as the referee, this modified EBI rule event brought in quite the crowd and... Read More
UFC and CBD MMA News 

UFC and CBD

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Prior to 2018, CBD and its related products were considered to be prohibited substances by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), however this not the case after an announcement by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on January 1st 2018. According to the supporting documents released by WADA, CBD is no longer placed under its prohibited list, and so will also be... Read More
MyMMArijuanaChronicles Episode 2: Dr. Francisco Alvarez Divo M.D. Interviews MMA News 

MyMMArijuanaChronicles Episode 2: Dr. Francisco Alvarez Divo M.D.

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We’re back fight fans! This episode of MyMMArijuanaChronicles features Dr. Francisco Alvarez Divo M.D all the way from Colombia, South America who turned his education in the medical field and passion for sports, into and toward the healing wonders of the cannabis plant to many patients around the world. Some of these patients, including former NFL players, as well as... Read More
MyMMArijuanaChronicles Episode 1: Zach Maslany Interviews MMA News MyMMArijuanaChronicles 

MyMMArijuanaChronicles Episode 1: Zach Maslany

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Our first segment of MyMMArijuanaChronicles features 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu head instructor and Finishers podcast host, Zach Maslany whom seemed to be the perfect fit for the inaugural kickoff. Not only is Zach full fledged into the martial arts practice and teachings, he is also a life long marijuana/CBD advocate and user. Getting to know Zach over the years, he... Read More
Cynthia Calvillo hit with anti-doping policy violation, UFC responds MMA News 

Cynthia Calvillo hit with anti-doping policy violation, UFC responds

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UFC statement on Cynthia Calvillo below: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Cynthia Calvillo of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation involving Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (“Carboxy-THC”) which is a metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish, above the decision limit of 180 ng/mL, stemming from an in-competition sample collected in conjunction with her recent bout in Las Vegas,... Read More
Bas Rutten Speaks About CBD Oil and the Opioid Problem MMA News 

Bas Rutten Speaks About CBD Oil and the Opioid Problem

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Since it’s inception, CBD oil has been in the spotlight due to the plethora of proposed health benefits and medical uses the cannabinoid has exhibit over several animal tests. CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in both marijuana and hemp that offers the same benefits of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) but without the psychoactive effects. It’s proposed benefits includes treatment... Read More
Kelvin Gastelum suspended, fined, win over Vitor Belfort overturned MMA News 

Kelvin Gastelum suspended, fined, win over Vitor Belfort overturned

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Kelvin Gastelum’s troubles continue as today the Brazilian MMA Sports Court (STJDMMA) handed down punishment for his March 11 positive drug test. Gastelum was tested the day he defeated former UFC champion Vitor Belfort in devastating fashion.  The tests later showed that Gastelum tested positive for marijuana metabolites. MMA Fighting reports that today’s punishment includes a 90-day suspension, forfeit of 20... Read More
Kelvin Gastelum pulled from Anderson Silva fight after potentially testing positive for marijuana metabolites MMA News 

Kelvin Gastelum pulled from Anderson Silva fight after potentially testing positive for marijuana metabolites

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Kelvin Gastelum was pulled from the biggest fight of his career today after potentially testing positive for marijuana metabolites. As a result of the test the UFC has removed Gastelum from scheduled June 3rd bout against Anderson Silva.  The UFC has released a statement. “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Kelvin Gastelum of a potential... Read More