Nick Diaz license suspended in Nevada, Commission prepares for disciplinary meeting
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 22, 2012 3:06 PM EST
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Not that this is some big surprise but a meeting was held today in Nevada to suspend Nick Diaz's license stemming from his failed drug test at UFC 143 this past Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas.
The meeting held today was more or less a formality and simply a way for the Commission to temporarily suspend Diaz's license while preparing for a disciplinary meeting later on.
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During Wednesday's meeting, commission chairman Skip Avansino requested notes and minutes from the 2007 Nevada matter, as well as any related disciplinary information from other states in preparation of Diaz's upcoming hearing.
The stage was also set for a possible defense that could include a retroactive request for a medical marijuana exemption, as Eccles noted a belief that "the question will come up" given Diaz's personal license for medical use in California.
It's interesting to point out that Diaz could use his medical marijuana license in California has a defense for his failed test in Nevada. There's no real precedent for a matter such as this at present time so there's no discernible way to tell exactly what that will mean regarding potential discipline or lack thereof.
All we know is that this is the second time Diaz has failed a drug test in Nevada and the Commission is going to attempt to punish him accordingly.
Diaz's drug test failure marred an event that was already crawling in controversy, thanks to the main event bout going to a five-round decision finish that few were satisfied with.
In fact, Diaz retired in disgust after the bout, proclaiming his dislike for the scoring system in place in MMA. His team, led by Cesar Gracie, immediately started campaigning for a rematch, so that didn't last long, of course.
Jake Shields, a teammate of his, believes he'll rediscover his love for MMA during the suspension that is surely coming, whenever that may be. And for however long it may happen.
Unless, of course, the retroactive marijuana medical exemption defense actually works.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for further updates to this story as they happen.
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Literally not one fan cares that he smoked, and yet these fucking commissions have the power to deprive us, the fans, of a year of fights from this guy. There is something wrong here.
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i care that he did.....
for the very reason that the commissions have that power. \
adult professional fighter needs to understand that. besides, Nick does not give a rats ass what you think.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Feb 22, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
i cared too
why out of all the guy that do mma and have to stick to the same set of rule should this guy get a free pass just because ?
i’d happy he’s been suspended.
To many drug users stick up for him just because they share his habit.
i smoke and support the legalisation and regulation of the drug
Nick had a legal script but both he and his handlers were to f’n stupid submit it to the NSAC. he swore up and that he knew how to get away w/ smoking and not pissing hot. his arrogance is his problem, not his habit/drug use.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Feb 22, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
its still not legal
california handing out “scripts” is not legal. There is a federal mandate and law that clearly states that its illegal. That is why so many people are getting shut down in california by feds. Not the users, but the shops.
And a state like nevada is not going to see californias bullshit “law” that holds ZERO water, and let fighters use an illegal substance as medicine.
Well, I stand corrected. Personally, I don’t care if a fighter does drugs, as long as he’s not high during the fight.
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why?
I would pay good money to watch two meth heads fight for a vial…winner take all.
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besides, Nick does not give a rats ass what you think
Who said anything about what Nick Diaz thinks?
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exactly! everyone knows diaz doesn't think
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by daniel worby on Feb 22, 2012 4:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't speak for us smart fans
That was one of the dumbest things I’ve read in a while . It’s not that we’re looking down on him morally etc or thinking that weed helped his performance but because he does this shit on purpose to get you stupid mother fuckers to follow him and be his little fan club .
If you ever want mma to become a sport , legitimately , then you will respect the decision to punish him etc .
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 22, 2012 3:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This all day.
Blatantly breaking the rules isn’t very professional
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by danago's manager on Feb 22, 2012 3:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wooly you a self proclaimed smart fan. I’ve read your posts for a while on here and you are as bias as they come. I agree though that nick is a dumbass for not submitting his script to the board prior to the bout. Lets blame his management though, ceaser is an easy target.
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 3:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lets blame Nick since its his career. And he isnt dumb for not applying for the exception, he is dumb because he smoked so close to the test itself.
Its obvious he is very good at cycling before the prefight test, didnt he pop on the post fight? If so was this done right after the event? I can understand him firing one up after the five round war and his “retirement”.
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 3:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
really?
he was tested at the arena. so u=you are cool w/ him firing one up at his current place of employment……you are not so bright huh?
"There are no atheists in foxholes" isn't an argument against atheism, it's an argument against foxholes. ~James Morrow
by F'n Clownshoes on Feb 22, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
I said i understand i never said i was cool with it silent bob. Im actually quite pissed that he popped because as a diaz fan Ive had to sit through all these god damn mistakes he’s made and watch him be on the shelf for months on end. Sadly i do not see him changong much and hope that he is allowed to use weed in his future fights. I know for a fact that he is not high during the fight because that would be murder as far as his social anxiety goes. All you want is a butterfinger and your in front of thousands of viewers and condit is circlinf back and kicking you in the head.
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 3:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I like most of what you said
The only thing i disagree with is the social anxiety you speak of. I personally have some issues with that and I too smoke to keep my nerves calm. The smoke is what keeps that anxiety away for the most part. It’s WHY he smokes supposively, so really it would help him deal with those issues rather than hurt him. So having said that, if he were high it would actually benefit him from that aspect, but i don’t know that it is a “performance enhancer”, except for maybe the fact that you are able to focus on ONE thing very well for an extended period of time, whereas it makes it almost impossible to multi-task, now this is different for each person depending on how their body reacts to it, but that’s how it works for me.
Social anxiety and standing in the octagon on one of the biggest cards of the year are two different things. If you smoked and we put you in there you would just have a look of awe on your face and then you would become very nervous. Weed would only amplify this feeling. I agree with you though a far as regular social anxiety like talking to a bank teller or a cop.
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 6:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I disagree man
Speaking from experience on the subject, I seriously doubt that he would have that look on his face and i seriously doubt it would amplify those feelings. I especially disagree with you when it comes to speaking to a cop, it most certainly has the oppossite effect in that situation, that’s probably the only time i get really nervous while “high”
i never get nervous, i chill out and relax man..but i have been smoking for almost 10 years now lol
by AJthrowinjabs on Feb 22, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
As you alluded in your other post everyone is different. I can talk to cops fine when im high and really rarely find myself getting anxious. Its all about the enviroment, potency of the green, type indica/sativa there are many variables when discussing something like this. Im coming up on about 10 years of smoking on a refular basis and i wish i lived in california and had the ability to get a license. Alright geno give us another diaz thread, this one is cashed!!!
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah i agree
It’s definitely different depending on the person, i personally don’t get anxious or nervous 99% of the time when i’m around a cop (but i have), if I get pulled over or something I do get a little nervous, but that’s probably normal anytime you see those lights in your rear view. Other than that it chills me out, and I could definitely see someone who is a regular smoker fighting while on it because it’s actually a calming agent for most who smoke regularly, that’s my experience at least
-1
Even tho I initially acted like a small child, I have been forced to come to my senses. enzo-enormous is better at calling fights than I am, by far. I am a little immature but am working on it. Also, I love dudes and cant wait to get a reach around from the 209
+1
Even tho I initially acted like a small child, I have been forced to come to my senses. enzo-enormous is better at calling fights than I am, by far. I am a little immature but am working on it. Also, I love dudes and cant wait to get a reach around from the 209
+2
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by wooly shambler on Feb 22, 2012 4:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I agree that he should be punished under the existing rules. Of course. My argument is that the commission should not be in the business of punishing smoking in the first place — i.e., don’t treat it as a banned substance.
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I agree.
he should be punished because he broke the rules, but the rules need to change. It’s not a performance enhancing drug. They’re treating this violatation the same they would if he took steroids. It’s not on the same level.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
They are treating it the same to not show favoritism
but I agree it needs changed, but until then they have to remain consistent.
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the punishment across fighters should be treated the same...
but there should be different punishment for the different drugs. He broke the rules, but they should take into consideration (1) its a mild drug thats not used for performance enhancing (although I do think the Commissions dont believe this) and (2) He has a medical condition that allows him to be prescribed this MEDICATION by a doctor.
For the record, I’m not a Diaz fan and I’m not saying he should get away scott-free, I’m just saying weed shouldn’t be in the same category as steroids.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
Why shouldnt it be banned. It is a banned substance for 99% of all americans. I cant of a state issue license that is not banned from. Why should this license be any different. Any company that does jobs require state licenses such as DOT OSHA educational, even hair stylist can be tested by the state. It is a banned substance for them why should it not be for a fighter who is getting a state license.
It is a banned substance by NSAC because smoking pot and then fighting can cause you to get hurt, not you hurt someone else. I am not saying that someone would smoke up before the fight but people do stupid stuff everyday. They allow someone in the ring who is high that gets seriously injured, Who do you think that falls back on.
Are you in favor of banning fighters when they break other laws too? A fighter gets a DUI and we can’t watch him for a year? I don’t see how this benefits me as a fan.
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The rules were in place. He was aware. He had an opportunity to apply for an exception, he didn’t.
As much as you would like for it to be, this is a sport, not a street fight.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
Once again . . . I am not arguing that he shouldn’t be punished under the existing rules. Of course he should. I am arguing that the rules should be changed. I would rather see the banning of fighters be limited to cases of cheating, and perhaps serious crimes. This does not mean I want to see “street fights,” you ignorant POS.
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LOL
how would smoking cause you to get injured? That makes literally no sense
by Tommy Shenanigans on Feb 22, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Rules need to make sense
Even tho I initially acted like a small child, I have been forced to come to my senses. enzo-enormous is better at calling fights than I am, by far. I am a little immature but am working on it. Also, I love dudes and cant wait to get a reach around from the 209
i dont care
If Hendo can take legal Roids then Diaz can smoke his legal weed. End of story let the guy fight
by johnnysmash on Feb 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Do you like apples or oranges?
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by danago's manager on Feb 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And Thiago Silva should have been able to take legal painkillers for his injured back prior to the Vera fight
I don’t get why Hendo is the only fighter that is allowed to be a cheating fucking drug addict…why he’s the only one that gets to take drugs legally before fights and everyone else gets suspended.
Diaz should smoke his weed, Thiago should take his painkillers for his injured back
it seems to me that Henderson is the only one w/ half a fuckin' brain
instead of bitchin’ about the clearly stated rules on drug use figure out a way to lobby for change.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Feb 22, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Todd Duffee is approved for TrT in Nevada
so are a few other fighters.
Why? They followed the fucking rules.
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right
Because Todd fucking dufee needs more test in his system right :l
by johnnysmash on Feb 22, 2012 3:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
but he followed the rules...
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for real
if ppl have a doctors note to take TRT which definitely improves performance, diaz should b able to take his prescribed meds. the rules r the biggest problem. its America in general. its ok to take hella crazy prescription drugs and own a firearm and do whatever they plz but oh no watch out for that guy that smoked a doobie, he’s crazy!
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by FarNorCal on Feb 22, 2012 4:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
"No matter how much you change, you still got to pay the price for the things you’ve done."
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by tap or snap bons on Feb 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST reply actions
Geno,
You do love Diaz articles huh? :)
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by danago's manager on Feb 22, 2012 3:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who gives a fuck if he had a script? If a fighter has a script for oxycontin it's still a banned substance on a drug test
Doesn’t matter if he possessed the weed legally…doesn’t mean shit…you can’t have it in your system before a fight…
A fighter can have scripts for xanax, vicodin, oxycontin, valium…all that shit…but he’ll still get suspended if he has that shit in his system during the drug test…
Sick of all these arguments about should weed be legal or not…he wasn’t suspended because weed is illegal in nevada, he was suspended cause its a banned substance in the commissions drug test…just like vicodin which is a LEGAL drug…like oxycontin which is a LEGAL drug…
Nevada has a marijuana exemption
Nick failed to apply.
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nick diaz is thd ricky williams of mma
by Mr. Fancy Pants on Feb 22, 2012 3:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol definitely
just imagine if Ricky was sober or on a upper he would be the goat
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by FarNorCal on Feb 22, 2012 4:35 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
No way man
Both Nick and Ricky don’t have a true love for their game. They just do it for the money. Take weed away from either and they would be no better at their respective sports, they’d probably be worse
by Tommy Shenanigans on Feb 22, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
So he’s gonna go to CMMA and beat the shit out of some habs so he can fire up all that delicious BC bud?
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 3:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the pure truth is..
Diaz fans will protest his “freedom” & rights, Diaz haters will point to order, structure, & fairness for fighters who follow all the rules. The fact is this whole drama could easily have been avoided..
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 22, 2012 3:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
send this loser back to strikeforce
So we don’t have to hear as much about him fucking up the UFC and the division he competes in.
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by daniel worby on Feb 22, 2012 4:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He puts people in the seats, just because you dont like him and he failed a drug test he should go back to strikeforce? You a gsp fan worby?
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 4:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wait your email adress is young_hova_69@hotmail.com im just going to skip over your posts from now on.
by Stockton Hello on Feb 22, 2012 4:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LMAO younghove69 worby is a clown
NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012
by 209stk on Feb 22, 2012 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The stage was also set for a possible defense that could include a retroactive request for a medical marijuana exemption, as Eccles noted a belief that “the question will come up” given Diaz’s personal license for medical use in California.
Yes! Retroactively give him an exemption… It’s weed for fucks sakes. Condit rematch!
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I'd love to know what medical condition he has that requires this
other than “addicted”
"See if people are gonna hate just cause I say the word motherfucker, then fuck them, I don’t have time to worry about marketing and shit, in my last fight my hair looked like shit cause all I did was train… I have other letters but i’m not that good of a reader." - Nick Diaz
by hairybumcrack on Feb 22, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
It's called social anxiety, or just anxiety in general bumcrack
I too deal with this, and smoking is the only thing that has EVER really worked for me. I’ve tried all the legal pills they give you at the “Dr.” but all of those things messed with my head too much and also turned me into a zombie and at one point almost gave me a heart attack, because it wasn’t what my body needed or it wasn’t compatible with me, but i listened to what a LICENSED PROFESSIONAL told me and it turned out pretty bad for me for a while. Now that I only smoke, I tend to have little issues with anxiety and i operate very well in every aspect of my life, including work. So before you go throwing stones, know your shit, cause this “drug” is actually very beneficial to me and millions of others who share the same issues.
thanks for posting your reply
always good to learn something new. My comment was based on a Stockton bias.
"See if people are gonna hate just cause I say the word motherfucker, then fuck them, I don’t have time to worry about marketing and shit, in my last fight my hair looked like shit cause all I did was train… I have other letters but i’m not that good of a reader." - Nick Diaz
by hairybumcrack on Feb 22, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
All good man
I normally sit back and don’t offer much on this subject because i’m not much different from Nick in that regard and don’t really want to get into it with people, but I see too many times people have misguided opinions on the subject, and it stems from lack of knowledge, but you’ve owned up to that so it’s all good. However, i’m not suggesting what he did is right, i’m definitely smart enough to not piss hot when the time comes so as far as that goes, he’s a moron.
at least its not crack
gimme a break…all this stink over a little pot, its not like the guy is addicted to hardcore drugs or roids, im not a diaz fan by ANY means but i think the commision needs to lighten up and think about the reality here, yes he didnt do this the LEGAL way but still its pot…NOT a performace enhancing drug, heck if anything the weed would SLOW HIM DOWN in his fights lol
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smoking pot is not a performance inhancer!
I dont logon to this site often but i read it every day,
1. Only fuck n idiots would suggest that diaz smokes up before a fight! yes if thats you, you are a moron! and yes Joe Rogan who suggests that it might be a performance inhancer, you to! This is not a performance inhancing drug, it is a performancer dehancer (fact), if you are going into a full combat fight you want to have your witts about you anyone who argues the opposite is a fool.
2. Smoking before a fight makes about as much sense as drinking! so stop suggesting people are doing it (yes i’m aware that someone might do it somewhere but their just stupid, same as you if you suggest it)
3. The strange thing about this case is that:
a. pot isnt performance inhancing (fact), it is on the list because it is illegal and commonly used.
b. Nick has a medical certificate, so therefore it is not even illegal and once again is not performance inhancing. Now people will say he tested positive in Nevada and it is illegal there, that is true but those tests pick up pot in your system over a week after you smoked, so they prove only that he smoked in the past week or more and so there is nothing illegal about that.
c. So if it isnt illegal and it isn’t performance inhancing then it should not be tested for (truth is it is not performance inhancing and so it should not be tested for anyway, the athletic comission are not the police and should really be testing for growth hormones instead of pot).
4. The atheletic commission is wrong to be testing for this drug, this is not their job, this has been shown by nicks case, he has done nothing illegal and has not used a performance inhancer, he is in trouble only because of a techincality.
5. wheather or not nick gets a suspension dosent truly matter the main thing is that the commission changes its practice (stops testing for pot) because it is not performance inhancing.
Its very amusing that nick the thinest athlete in the ufc ww division is being punished to performance inhancing when he is fighting guys obviously on steroids, fucked up system if you ask me.
No I dont smoke pot
No I dont like nick
No he didnt win against condit
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