Records reveal CM Punk’s UFC 225 loss was changed to a no contest
In a surprise reveal Wednesday, MMA Junkie reported that CM Punk’s UFC 225 loss to Mike Jackson was quietly changed to a no contest due to Jackson testing positive for marijuana.
MMA Junkie obtained the information via a Freedom of Information Act request, followed by a confirmation by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Held on June 9, 2018, Punk’s unanimous decision defeat was on the main card of the Chicago-based PPV headlined by then-middleweight champion Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero II.
Jackson tested positive for “tetrahydrocannabinol due to marijuana” on fight night with the result officially overturned in October 2018. Jackson also got a three month suspension, but it’s unknown whether he was also fined. The state had told fighters via a memo weeks in advance of the event that the state had a strict no tolerance policy for marijuana.
Neither Punk nor Jackson have commented publicly following the news. Neither man has competed in MMA since that night.
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.