UM Fan from Sydney

January 13th, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^

I agree with the latter part of your statement. Marijuana is not a big deal and I don't see anything wrong with legalizing it, especially if the state and federal governments will get taxes from it.

billybrown

January 13th, 2016 at 2:54 PM ^

The ruling was insane and the Nevada state athletic commission is a kangaroo court with no consistency in their rulings. Diaz should never fight in Nevada again. Happy to see it reduced finally. He'll be available to fight on August 1st. Too bad not in time for UFC 200.

Hail85

January 13th, 2016 at 4:27 PM ^

Getting a 5 year ban probably had a lot, if not everything, to do with his feud with Dana White who we can assume is quite connected to the NSAC.  I'd venture to guess that the Diaz brothers did not get a Christmas card from him.  5 years for a positive THC test reduced to 18 months is great for Diaz, but even 18 months is too long compared to the 12 month ban of Anderson Silva for two positive PED tests.  People can dislike the Diaz brothers for a plethora of reasons, but the still deserve equal treatment.  I've followed MMA closely from the first UFC event, to the buyout by the Fertitta brothers and White, up to the present and I can't think of a single instance in which a fighter has endured worse treatment by ownership.

gobluerebirth

January 14th, 2016 at 2:31 AM ^

Happy about this. The Diaz brothers aren't a model for how you want your children to behave. They are however, great fighters. I for one always mark out for both Nick& Nate Diaz.