Stoned Fighting: Marijuana with Jiu Jitsu

The debate between recreational marijuana and sports has been controversial for a long time, and MMA leagues in the US are no exception. Many fighters who adhere to the rule of not smoking during competition periods test positive anyway because of how long weed stays in the system. Thanks to this rule, superstar UFC fighters who have tested positive for marijuana (such as Nick Diaz) have been dealt punishing fines and even suspensions or bans from competition. Rejecting this and intending to set a new standard for mixmartial artists, High Rollerz cofounders Matt Staudt and Big Lonn Howard have decided to put together a cannabis infused jiujitsu tournament where some of the sports top athletes get high with their opponent before competing and where the winners grand prize is a pound of weed. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: vic