BREAKING NEWS: NICK DIAZ FAILS DRUG TEST

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Monday, March 05, 2007 - by Ivan Trembow - MMAWeekly.com

Breaking News on MMAWeekly: Nick Diaz has failed the drug test that he took shortly before his win over Takanori Gomi at Pride 33: The Second Coming. Diaz tested positive for marijuana, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Diaz will have an opportunity to defend himself at a Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing in the future.

The typical punishment for MMA fighters or boxers who test positive for marijuana in the state of Nevada has been a six-month suspension, with the most recent example being professional boxer Mikhail Lyubarsky, who was suspended for six months at his NSAC disciplinary hearing just this morning.

Diaz defeated Takanori Gomi by submission at Pride 33: The Second Coming in a huge upset.

In addition to being under contract to Pride, Diaz was also under contract with the Showtime-backed EliteXC to fight on a future EliteXC card. It is not yet known how or if Diaz' positive test will affect his status with Pride or EliteXC.


Diaz Was Hesitant to Take Drug Test

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[MMA_Fan]

That's a shame.

It looks like it wasn't even performance enhancing drug. Just marijuna. Why couldn't he keep himself clean for the biggest fight of his life?