Montage published by T. Sylvia ironizes discretion in punishments. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
The five-year suspension, in addition to a fine valued at more than R$600 thousand, for Nick Diaz was the big topic in the MMA world this Monday (14) and provoked several expressions of disgust among the fighters, who considered the punishment imposed by the former Strikeforce champion to be unfair. Big names in the sport took to social media to show support for Diaz, and many of them even used the Brazilian's stories Anderson Silva and North American Jon Jones as a parameter for your criticisms.
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“Steroids (Anderson Silva): one year. Cocaine (Jon Jones): no suspension. Marihuana (Nick Diaz): five years. That says it all. Honestly, what rubbish is this!” wrote former champion Tim Sylvia, in a similar tone to what Bellator champion Will Brooks and former Ultimate fighter and official commentator published. Kenny Florian. “I don't agree with breaking the rules, but it's crazy to give Diaz a 5-year suspension for marijuana, but for Silva to only get a year for STEROIDS”, said Will. “When you put into context what the punishment of the Anderson Silva compared to that of the Nick Diaz, the Athletic Commission’s decision is pathetic”, commented Florian.
UFC strawweight Bec Rawlings highlighted that she considers the fighter guilty of being caught for the third time for marijuana, but that the penalty imposed was exaggerated. “Nobody is saying that the Nick Diaz is innocent. We are saying that five years and $150K fine is a crime!” she wrote.
Former Strikeforce champion Gina Carano called on the Commission to publicly retract and pardon Diaz. “You are not making Nick Diaz For example, you guys look like tyrants. Do not abuse your authority. #Free NickDiaz and apologize. This is ridiculous”, said the muse.
Finally, the TUF 1 runner-up and current Bellator athlete Stephan bonnar classified the punishment as cruel and, indirectly, called for a “revolution” among MMA athletes. "Serious? The Nevada Athletic Commission gave 5 years to the Nick Diaz. We are talking about cruel and unusual punishment. I feel full of a revolution brewing. There will be blood!” he guaranteed.
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