Yesterday, Nick Diaz’s lawyer responded to the accusations from the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Diaz tested positive for a prohibited substance (Cannibus) after his last fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143.Diaz’s license to fight in the st…
Yesterday, Nick Diaz’s lawyer responded to the accusations from the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Diaz tested positive for a prohibited substance (Cannibus) after his last fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143.
Diaz’s license to fight in the state of Nevada is currently suspended by the NSAC until a disciplinary hearing can be held at a later date. Some speculate he is facing up to a year suspension if found guilty of failing the post-fight drug test.
Here are five reasons why Nick Diaz should not be disciplined by the NSAC.
Although he might still be contemplating retirement, Nick Diaz appears to still be continuing his training regimen should he decide to return.The 27-year-old Diaz was involved in a sparring session with former WBA heavyweight champion James Toney. Diaz…
Although he might still be contemplating retirement, Nick Diaz appears to still be continuing his training regimen should he decide to return.
The 27-year-old Diaz was involved in a sparring session with former WBA heavyweight champion James Toney. Diaz’s manager Cesar Gracie posted on his Twitter account:
“We will be getting some great sparring. James Toney is a fan,” Gracie wrote.
Diaz was last seen in the Octagon, where he was on the losing side of a controversial decision to Carlos Condit at UFC 143. The loss frustrated the Stockton, California native and prompted him to announce his retirement during the post-fight interview.
It was later revealed that Diaz had tested positive for marijuana and will likely face up to a one year suspension, courtesy of the Nevada Athletic State Commission.
This isn’t the first time Diaz has enlisted the services of a world-class boxer.
In preparation for his bout against Georges St-Pierre, he had sparred with WBA and WBC middleweight champion Andre Ward.
Toney made his mixed martial arts debut when he faced Randy Couture at UFC 118 in 2010, where he lost via submission in the first round, but he remains active and hopes to continue a career in the sport.
(And if enough of you follow him on Twitter, he will fight this dog to the death on live television.)
Talk about an odd method of motivation. UFC President Dana White has long lamented over the extra baggage UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson has been carrying around over the course of his career, and it appeared to have some impact, as Nelson showed up at a slim and trim 246 pounds for his most recent UFC 143 battle with Fabricio Werdum. Though the results were less than successful, it seemed as if “Big Country” had actually begun to make a commitment to shedding the unnecessary pounds that were holding him back from being a truly elite fighter. After his loss to Werdum, many were calling for the rotund Burger King enthusiast to consider a drop to light heavyweight, regardless of how long it took. Though it would undoubtedly be a mountainous task, it would ultimately benefit Nelson, who is a mere 3-3 as a heavyweight in his UFC career.
Well according to Roy, we won’t be seeing him even attempt the cut unless he gets a few more people to “like” him on Facebook. In a recent interview with BloodyElbow, Nelson managed to set aside his order of baby back ribs long enough to make a pledge to transform his body, but if and only if he added 100,000 friends/likes/whogivesafucks to his profile:
The reason is my friend and I had a discussion about what was better? I think twitter just because of use and for fans interaction, but Facebook is 20x bigger. So we decided to bet. I said if it so easy and great I should be able add 100K fans in 2 weeks because I have that on twitter. Facebook is bigger and better so this should be easy. Right?
Bet is I will try to get to 205 if I can add 100k to Facebook.com/RoyNelsonUFC in two weeks. I love to win bets. Plus he will have to give me a part in his next movie.
(And if enough of you follow him on Twitter, he will fight this dog to the death on live television.)
Talk about an odd method of motivation. UFC President Dana White has long lamented over the extra baggage UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson has been carrying around over the course of his career, and it appeared to have some impact, as Nelson showed up at a slim and trim 246 pounds for his most recent UFC 143 battle with Fabricio Werdum. Though the results were less than successful, it seemed as if “Big Country” had actually begun to make a commitment to shedding the unnecessary pounds that were holding him back from being a truly elite fighter. After his loss to Werdum, many were calling for the rotund Burger King enthusiast to consider a drop to light heavyweight, regardless of how long it took. Though it would undoubtedly be a mountainous task, it would ultimately benefit Nelson, who is a mere 3-3 as a heavyweight in his UFC career.
Well according to Roy, we won’t be seeing him even attempt the cut unless he gets a few more people to “like” him on Facebook. In a recent interview with BloodyElbow, Nelson managed to set aside his order of baby back ribs long enough to make a pledge to transform his body, but if and only if he added 100,000 friends/likes/whogivesafucks to his profile:
The reason is my friend and I had a discussion about what was better? I think twitter just because of use and for fans interaction, but Facebook is 20x bigger. So we decided to bet. I said if it so easy and great I should be able add 100K fans in 2 weeks because I have that on twitter. Facebook is bigger and better so this should be easy. Right?
Bet is I will try to get to 205 if I can add 100k to Facebook.com/RoyNelsonUFC in two weeks. I love to win bets. Plus he will have to give me a part in his next movie.
In a somewhat contradictory assessment, Nelson later stated that he believes his page will not reach the required goal, ensuring that he will therefore not have to make the cut. A clever bit of reverse psychology? We’d like to think so, because otherwise it appears that he simply made a bet he knew was damn near unattainable in order to fake a commitment to his UFC future. And we love Roy too much to make that kind of assumption about him.
Anyway, head over to Big Country’s Facebook page and “like” him if you want to see Nelson put his money where his mouth is. Just pray that he doesn’t cover said money with ketchup and nacho cheese before doing so.
(Then again, when you’re married to this chick, every day is kind of a celebration.)
Residents of Albuquerque, rejoice! It seems Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry has officially declared this day to be “Carlos Condit Day” in honor of the newly crowned interim Welterweight Champion. Condit was presented a special ceremony at Greg Jackson’s MMA Gym this afternoon, which consisted of re-watching the Condit/Diaz fight on a 4 hour loop and playing a real life version of Wooly Willy using Greg Jackson and some pencil shavings. A great day indeed.
Since we don’t really need an excuse to celebrate (re: drink) around here, we’d like to spread word of this holiday until we are eventually allowed to use it as an excuse for missing work. You know, like we’re trying to do with Steak and Blowjob Day, Festivus, and Leif Erikson Day. Anyway, join us after the jump for a look back at some of “The Natural Born Killer’s” greatest moments, brought to you in the ever convenient forms of GIF and video. We won’t be able to celebrate this day again until 2016, so get you party hats on.
(Then again, when you’re married to this chick, every day is kind of a celebration.)
Residents of Albuquerque, rejoice! It seems Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry has officially declared this day to be “Carlos Condit Day” in honor of the newly crowned interim Welterweight Champion. Condit was presented a special ceremony at Greg Jackson’s MMA Gym this afternoon, which consisted of re-watching the Condit/Diaz fight on a 4 hour loop and playing a real life version of Wooly Willy using Greg Jackson and some pencil shavings. A great day indeed.
Since we don’t really need an excuse to celebrate (re: drink) around here, we’d like to spread word of this holiday until we are eventually allowed to use it as an excuse for missing work. You know, like we’re trying to do with Steak and Blowjob Day, Festivus, and Leif Erikson Day. Anyway, join us below for a look back at some of “The Natural Born Killer’s” greatest moments, brought to you in the ever convenient forms of GIF and video. We won’t be able to celebrate this day again until 2016, so get you party hats on.
Fun fact: Condit’s father, Brian, was Chief of Staff for former New Mexico governor and Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson.
When you make it out to the bar to celebrate tonight, order a “NBK” shot in Condit’s honor. What’s a NBK, you ask? One shot of Tequila, for Mexico, of course, combined with one shot of Black Velvet, because it will figuratively KO you, and a splash of Red Bull, lest you find yourself needing to backpedal out of the bar as quickly as possible.
Newly-crowned UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit isn’t willing to give up his chance to face Georges St-Pierre.Condit, who beat Nick Diaz at UFC 143, said he is aware of the other potential challengers that await him, but he is content on …
Newly-crowned UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit isn’t willing to give up his chance to face Georges St-Pierre.
Condit, who beat Nick Diaz at UFC 143, said he is aware of the other potential challengers that await him, but he is content on meeting St-Pierre, who is expected to return from a knee injury later this year.
“I would like to fight Georges St-Pierre,” Condit told MMAFightng.com. “An opportunity to fight Georges St-Pierre could come once in a lifetime and not only is he the UFC welterweight champion, but I have been waiting to fight him for months.”
Condit has been on a tear since merging into the UFC from the WEC in 2009, earning victories over Jake Ellenberger, Rory McDonald and Dong-Hyun-Kim.
Despite only having competed once this year, Condit won’t mind waiting for the champion to heal up.
“I am at a great camp. I have pretty realistic sparring so it’s not like I’m gathering ring rust or anything,” he said. “I am improving, constantly evolving as a fighter, and I think I’m going to come out and become a better and a more capable fighter when Georges is ready.”
In a recent video blog featuring UFC president Dana White, the UFC gave fans an exclusive look at UFC 143.Following the event, fans were shown backstage footage of both Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit after their main event bout for the UFC interim title. …
Following the event, fans were shown backstage footage of both Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit after their main event bout for the UFC interim title. Diaz was visibly upset at the results and voiced his frustration with his camp while being attended to by medical staff.
The Stockton, California native subsequently didn’t appear at the post-fight press conference.
“Ha, I’m not going to no press conference,” Diaz said when ordered by UFC staff to attend the press conference.
Diaz lost a controversial decision to Condit, but will now face disciplinary action after it was revealed he tested positive for marijuana.
As for Condit, he will now meet UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre later this year in a unification title bout.
