Ask the Fight Doc: Did the NSAC act too harshly with recent painkiller suspension?

This past week the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued pro MMA fighter Jessica Rakoczy a fine and suspension - and also overturned her recent win - for failing a post-fight drug test.

Her offense? Taking a painkiller for back pain and not alerting officials.

In his latest installment of "Ask the Fight Doc," MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin explains why commissions must take a hard stance against all banned substances, even in cases such as Rakoczy's in which the fighter wasn't trying to cheat.

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