According to Fox Sports, Nick Diaz has yet to pay the fine assessed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission last year for testing positive for marijuana from his fight at UFC 183. As a result, he may not be able to corner his brother on Saturday against Conor McGregor.
NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett told Fox Sports that Diaz is still suspended since he has not paid the balance his $100,000 fine. In January, the NAC settled with Diaz which gave him an 18 month suspension and a $100,000 fine. The suspension ended on August 1st but Diaz must pay the remaining $75,000 on the fine prior to being able to obtain a license to corner his brother Nate on Saturday.
MMA Fighting reports that Team Diaz is still working on the situation.
Payout Perspective:
It seems pretty simple that Nick and/or his camp should pay the $75,000 so that he could corner Nate in this big fight on Saturday. I’m surprised that this has yet to be resolved. While $100,000 is a big amount, Diaz has had the time and opportunity to make the payment. With the riotous atmosphere of the press conference, one would think that Nick would be wanted in the corner of Nate on Saturday night.
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