Today, rumors became facts as the NASC confirmed that Nick Diaz did test positive for marijuana at UFC 143. This is the second time that Diaz has tested positive for weed in Nevada. The last time was Feb. 24, 2007, when Diaz defeated Takanori Gomi at a PRIDE Fighting Championship event held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
There was another instance when Nick Diaz refused to do a CSAC drug test prior to a Strikeforce title match with Jay Heiron in California back in 2009. The match was scrapped and Cesar Gracie was left to explain Nick’s actions. That seems to be the common theme through out Nick Diaz’s career.
It’s a well-known fact that Nick Diaz is big proponent of marijuana use. I’m sure there are many people who enjoy a nice joint or hit from the bong. It also helps with keeping one calm or deal with social anxiety from what I hear. However, marijuana is illegal in most states and provinces. It is also a banned substance when it comes to MMA. Sure there are m...
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February 09, 2012
“People say that marijuana is going to hurt my career. On the contrary, my fight career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking.” – Nick Diaz
In the modern era of sports the general population suspect that the elite athletes are all taking drugs – In the case of Nick Diaz, there is no secret.
His about quote was taken after his first positive test for marijuana usage...
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