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Espinar last fought in June 2018, where he recorded a first-round submission win over Vachayan Khamon at
COMBAT FC 1: Inception in Hainan, China.
The 37-year-old has a professional record of five wins and five losses and is the head coach of Explosive MMA Academy in Santa Rosa, reports
Espinar made no comment following his arrest.
Last week, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced it was reforming its cannabis policies and will now only fine or suspend fighters who test positive for cannabis “if further evidence demonstrates the substance was taken for performance-enhancing purposes.”
However, fighters are still subject to the rules of local athletic commissions. The Nevada State Athletic Commission has levied numerous suspensions and fines for positive cannabis tests over the past year.
Canadian MMA fighter arrested in the Philippines on suspicion of selling kush
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Gary Espinar, 37, a Canadian pro MMA fighter, has been arrested in the Philippines on drug charges.
Local reports state that Espinar was arrested in Quezon City by the Northern Police District Drug Enforcement Unit. Authorities say Espinar was selling high-grade marijuana aka kush.
Police say that two others arrested on drug charges accused Espinar of supplying them with kush, It is alleged that Espinar was found with eight cans and 10 sachets of kush worth close to $60,000.
According to
Daily Guardian Espinar is the head coach of Explosive MMA Academy in Santa Rosa.