Nick Diaz tests positive for marijuana; disciplinary action pending

[Freddy Chavez]

i've never been high and taken condit's leg kicks before. maybe that's why he called them baby kicks.

[brent_littell]

I'm not arguing its a good rule. I'm saying he knows its a rule and is too stubborn to adhere. That's his fault

Should it be a rule? Eh. I wouldn't care if the guy I was competing against smoked it.

[Chris Garry]

My two all time favourites BJ Penn and Nick Diaz both have similarities. Their moves and the way they execute them are very considered, precise, never rushed but borderline lacksadasical. They fight with an aura, its as if theres no tension, no stress. In comparison with the likes of Clay Guida, Dominic Cruz, Frankie Edgar, Wanderlei Silva (all world class fighters) and what seems like the majority of UFC stars who have a (some would say equally effective) relentless, all action, whirlwind style.

With BJ, Nick and Nate I have noticed their timing is off kilter with their opponents, their rhythm seems to be theirs alone. They flow effortlessly in both boxing and grappling, everything appears very natural and not forced. Their punch resistance is unparalleled. They are never close to being flustered by punches nor do they take a real backwards step. They have massive heart, grit and determination and fight at their pace and theirs alone.

Out of interest, and there is probably no hard and fast answer to this, but how long does marijuana stay in your system, from a drug testing stand point? And could you smoke an amount that would not get flagged up on the test, ie go under the radar?

[Mike Okkema]

Yes, we live in a childish & absurdly hypocritical society where alcohol is not only allowed, but encouraged, while cannabis remains illegal, but all that aside...

...had Diaz won last Saturday, I don't even want to know how much differently this whole fiasco would have played out. How ridiculous would it have been w/ Diaz's win getting pulled, or at the very least his shot at the belt (possible suspension) and Condit getting the call to face GSP anyways? (at least, that's how I assume it'd play out in my hypothetical situation)

[David Rosado]

I'm not arguing its a good rule. I'm saying he knows its a rule and is too stubborn to adhere. That's his fault

Should it be a rule? Eh. I wouldn't care if the guy I was competing against smoked it.

True.

[Blaine Stevens]

Honestly, I would be impressed if he and a lot of other fighters who smoke just said "Fuck it" and have all their future fights ruled as NC due to smoking. Would get the rule changed, possibly. Ah, but that is the rebel in me. You can dream right?

[Brent Smith]

Honestly, I would be impressed if he and a lot of other fighters who smoke just said "Fuck it" and have all their future fights ruled as NC due to smoking. Would get the rule changed, possibly. Ah, but that is the rebel in me. You can dream right?

Lol on top of having to give up around 40% of their purse and 6months to a year off. I guess if fighting wasnt their sole source of income that might work out. I mean im all about getting stupid rules turned but I think a lot of fighters really depend on their purse

[Nikk.Durham]

I do think it is a stupid ruling by the NSAC, but Nick could have put down the urb until after the PED test. If this is your primary source of income, why screw it over with urb? IMO it all falls on Nick, regardless of his medical status. He knew that this would happen, and it did not stop him, so the blame falls with Nick.

[Blaine Stevens]

Yeah, like I said ... Wishful thinking, man. Wishful thinking. Would be a quick way to get attention drawn to the issue and its not like it'd be long term. Look at these doctor's and companies starting to give way from studies and falling back on the DEA. That and public opinion ((Which they create. "Weed is just something I did in my youth before I got a career. It was stupid..", etc..))

[Charlemange August K.]

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