Nate Diaz has settled a complaint filed the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his role in the bottle-throwing incident at the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference.
Per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto:
Nate Diaz has agreed to pay 2.5% of his $2mil UFC 202 purse for the water throwing, so $50k. Plus 50 hours community service.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 15, 2016
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Diaz apologized for the incident in his Answer to the NSAC Complaint. He did state that he “lightly tossed a half empty plastic water bottle in the direction of his opponent [McGregor] without the intent to strike anyone and, in fact, the bottle did not strike anyone.” He had requested community service or suspension in lieu of monetary penalty.
Payout Perspective:
The settlement agreement does not include a suspension but a $50,000 fine which is similar to the amount given to Conor McGregor with the exception that McGregor must do a public service announcement. The settlement saves Diaz from further legal issues related to the incident.
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