Dana White believes that usage of recreational drugs represents problem in MMA

Dana White, the UFC president, thinks that numerous MMA fighters apply marijuana. This person is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping agencies put efforts to eradicate application of anabolic steroids and other related preparations, the UFC president claims that it is needed to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. Dana White affirms: “Forget about steroids!” He claims that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other related drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those who are caught applying anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are banned from competitions. Which sanctions are for those who test positive for recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is similar.
Don’t you wonder how many fighters are caught applying marijuana and/or other related remedies, if random testing for recreational drugs will be conducted in the UFC?
475 fighters have contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is implemented, circa 80% of these athletes will be caught using these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be happy to sign a contract with the UFC in order to clean it from doping. They claim that the UFC should have the same anti-doping program like other sports organizations have. But Dana White doesn’t want to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He underlines that the State Athletic Commission subjects fighters for drug testing. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from application of prohibited products, according to Dana White.
It becomes evident that the UFc president doesn’t plan to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced certain statements for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has affirmed that any fighter should use steroids under guidelines of his doctor, if he has low testosterone levels. Athletes must obtain therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while using several steroids. But it is possible to suppose that therapeutic use exemptions often serve as an excuse for doping. A lot of top fighters have obtained therapeutic use exemptions and apply steroids while fighting. Thus, doping continues prospering in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eliminate usage of doping products and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The war on doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.