MMA Junkie has obtained the NSAC complaints against Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor as it relates to the dustup between the two and Diaz’s camp at the UFC 203 pre-fight press conference.
As you may recall, the press conference ended abruptly after McGregor showed up late and Diaz left soon thereafter. Verbal exchanges were made and water bottles were thrown. The NSAC has filed complaints against the two.
The complaints, which mirror one another, cite NAC 467.885 which governs discipline for licensed fighters within the state. It also cites NRS 467.158 which gives the commission the power to penalize a licensed fighter up to $250,000 for “disciplinary action [that] does not relate to a contest or exhibition of unarmed combat…” Since this was a press conference, the commission would use this rule to govern the altercation. It also cites NRS 467.110 which allows the commission to suspend or revoke the license of a fighter.
Payout Perspective:
Look for these two complaints to be settled and/or a stiff fine for both Diaz and McGregor. Do not look for a suspension of any kind. In reality, the commission will not want to suspend either fighter unless its known they will not fight in the state for the next 6 months or so. While there is a need to penalize the two, it’s clear that the commission will not want to harm itself by suspending two of the top grossing fighters for the UFC.
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