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News stream updates: Anderson Silva's failed drug test for steroids (PEDs), Nick Diaz's marijuana bust following UFC 183
Anderson Silva failed an out-of-competition pre-fight drug test administered by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) nearly one month before his victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183. Updates on Silva's positive test for anabolic steroids (drostanolone and androsterone), statement updates, disciplinary hearing coverage, potential suspension, and potential Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) return. Follow along with our real-time updates of all the latest breaking news regarding the former long-time middleweight champion and mixed martial arts (MMA) legend testing positive for steroids. In addition, keep it locked in for any further information on Nick Diaz, who failed his UFC 183 test for marijuana for the third time in his career. With discussions earlier in the week revolving around whether or not Silva should retire, or return to possibly face off against former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, the tides have changed dramatically.
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January 12, 2016
Diaz Reaches Settlement With NSAC
UFC welterweight Nick Diaz had his sentence reduced by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) earlier today (Tues., Jan, 12, 2016) in Las Vegas, and will now serve a reported 18 months on the bench following his positive UFC 183 drug test.
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November 24, 2015
Bisping: Silva Was Juicing His Entire Career
Despite only getting caught once, Michael Bisping believes Anderson Silva "has been on the juice the whole time." And after mulling it over a bit, 'The Count" has changed his tune about not fighting a cheater like "The Spider."
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November 5, 2015
Diaz Settlement Terms Revealed
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz, who was slapped with a five-year suspension from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), is one step closer to having his sentence reduced to 18 months and $100,000 fine.
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October 28, 2015
NSAC Issues Statement On Diaz Discussions
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is currently negotiating a reduction of the five-year ban from mixed martial arts (MMA) it levied against Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz.
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October 28, 2015
Report: Diaz Could Make UFC Return By Summer 2016
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz, who was hit with a five-year suspension from mixed martial arts (MMA), could return to action by summer of 2016 depending on his settlement with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
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October 14, 2015
Diaz Petition Hits 100k Goal ... Now What?
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz saw his online petition against Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) clear the 100,000 signatures required to initiate White House review.
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October 13, 2015
GSP Willing To Help Diaz ... On One Condition
Georges St-Pierre says the five-year ban levied against Nick Diaz for marijuana is excessive, revealing that if he can lend his former rival a hand in his fight to return to MMA, he'll gladly do it ... as long as he doesn't get embarrassed.
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October 13, 2015
Where Can We Find Another 17,000 Nick Diaz Fans?
Embattled UFC welterweight Nick Diaz needs roughly 17,000 people to support his drug testing cause by this Friday (Oct. 16, 2015), otherwise the White House petition filed in his name -- which needs 100,000 signatures -- will go up in smoke.
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October 5, 2015
Diaz Needs Help, Please Like And Cher
If Cher could turn back time, she would free Nick Diaz, who was suspended five years by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for failing his UFC 183 drug test in defeat to Anderson Silva in Las Vegas.
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October 2, 2015
Diaz Named Guest Judge For Cannabis Contest
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz, who was suspended from mixed martial arts (MMA) for a failed drug test (marijuana), has been named a guest judge for the upcoming XO Gold Cup Cannabis Contest in California.
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September 30, 2015
NSAC Ignored Due Process, Possible False-Positive
UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky believes Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) "got it wrong" when it suspended Nick Diaz for five years over a test that may not have been positive in the first place.
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September 24, 2015
Johnson Won't Partake In 'Foolish' NSAC Boycott
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson won't join the boycott of Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), who did Nick Diaz dirty, because it's a "foolish" cause when you consider who's at fault.
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September 22, 2015
Diaz Hoping To Fight Outside Of Nevada
Suspended UFC welterweight Nick Diaz claims other stateside athletic commissions are angry over his NSAC ruling, one that landed hin with a five-year-suspension, and is holding out hope that so he can fight in those states.
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September 21, 2015
Cejudo Teases Union, Willing To Skip Title Shot
Henry Cejudo, who is contemplating a fighter's union, is continuing his support of Nick Diaz and will stick to his guns of not competing in the state of Nevada, even if it means losing out on a high-profile title shot in Las Vegas.
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September 18, 2015
Hughes: Punks Like Diaz Don't Get Leniency
UFC Vice President of Athlete Development Matt Hughes was forced to block "idiots" on Twitter after his controversial comments on the Nick Diaz drug suspension, one that may have come after Diaz acted like a "punk."
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September 16, 2015
Rousey Smokes NSAC For Diaz Weed Woes
UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey blows a gasket over the recent Nick Diaz suspension, smokes Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for its unfair treatment and political agenda when it comes to marijuana.
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September 15, 2015
White House Petition Filed To Free Nick Diaz
One fan filed a White House petition for Nick Diaz in hopes that the Obama Administration does its part to try to lift the recent five-yer suspension that was levied against Diaz by NSAC for his failed drug test at UFC 183.
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September 15, 2015
UFC Won't Comment On Diaz, But Dana White Will
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is keeping quiet about the five-year suspension of welterweight veteran Nick Diaz, but promotion president Dana White will add his two cents about the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
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September 15, 2015
As Real As It Gets?
Emotional Nick Diaz, who was suspended five years by Nevada Athletic Commission for failing his third drug test for marijuana, recounts 'f*cked up' childhood, including girlfriend's suicide, that motivated him to invest 'everything in my fight life'.
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September 14, 2015
DORKS! Nick Diaz Blasts NSAC
Nick Diaz voiced his displeasure moments after a Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) disciplinary hearing that resulted in a $165,000 fine and an excessive five-year ban from mixed martial arts (MMA), calling the panel a "bunch of dorks."
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September 14, 2015
Diaz Suspended Five Years, Fined $165,000
UFC welterweight Nick Diaz, who failed his UFC 183 drug test, was fined $165,000 and suspended five years following his disciplinary hearing with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) earlier today (Sept. 14, 2015) in Las Vegas.
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September 9, 2015
Let's Try This Again...
NSAC recently summoned mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters Nick Diaz, Rousimar Palhares, and Jake Shields for its upcoming disciplinary hearing in Las Vegas next Monday (Sept. 14, 2015), which takes place 9 a.m. local time (noon ET).
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September 3, 2015
Diaz Turns Himself In, Begins Jail Sentence
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Nick Diaz reported for jail earlier today (Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015) in San Joaquin County after pleading guilty last month to driving under the influence (DUI).
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August 26, 2015
Rankings! Silva Tossed, Middleweights Promoted
Latest UFC rankings update: Anderson Silva has been deemed ineligible following his disciplinary suspension and as a result, the middleweight and pound-for-pound divisions (Top 15) went through a major overhaul.
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August 20, 2015
Brown: Ban Him -- And Other Cheats -- For Life
Welterweight contender Matt Brown is calling for even stiffer punishments for UFC fighters like former Middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, who try and cheat by using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), calling for lifetime bans from the sport.