N. Diaz (photo) is suspended by the NSAC. Photo: Disclosure
In recent weeks, the punishment of five years of suspension and a fine of R$630 imposed by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Nick Diaz, after the controversial fighter was caught for the third time in an anti-doping test for using marijuana, has caused something to talk about and generated several expressions of solidarity between athletes and personalities in the MMA world. Now, it seems that the public commotion has had an effect and Diaz may have his situation reviewed by the regulatory body.
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According to “UFC Tonight”, the organization's official newspaper on North American TV, the NSAC could reduce Diaz's sentence to a year and a half (18 months) and reduce the fine to around R$380. Diaz himself had recently announced that his lawyers would try to reach an agreement with the Commission seeking a review of his sentence.
At 32, Nick Diaz He has a professional record of 26 wins, nine losses and two unsuccessful fights. After maintaining an unbeaten record of 11 consecutive fights, Diaz suffered three defeats in his last three fights, against Carlos Condit, Georges St Pierre e Anderson Silva. The setback for Spider, however, was reversed into a no contest after the Brazilian was caught doing anti-doping.
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