UFC welterweight Matthew Riddle has been released from the UFC following a positive drug test following his UFC on FUEL TV 7 bout against Che Mills.
The news of his release from the UFC was originally reported by MMA Junkie and the UFC has issued a statement about the positive drug test of Riddle.
“Matthew Riddle tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his bout at UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London, England on February 16, 2013,” the UFC statement said. “This is Riddle’s second failed drug test for marijuana within the past seven months. Riddle previously failed a post-fight drug test due to marijuana following his UFC 149 victory over Chris Clements.
As such, the UFC organization is exercising its right to terminate Riddle for breach of his obligations under his Promotional Agreement as well as the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. The UFC organization has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents. The outcome of the bout against Che Mills was changed to a no contest and the results of the positive test will be reported to the official Association of Boxing Commissions MMA record-keeper.”
Riddle (7-3, 2NC) originally defeated Mills by split decision on the main card of UFC on FUEL TV 7, but UFC President Dana White was not thrilled with his performance. He has gone 2-0, 2 NC in his last four fights and has not been defeated since 2011. With this being his second positive drug test in seven months, it comes as no surprise that the UFC would part ways with The Ultimate Fighter Alum.