Many believe that the NSAC was unjust in handing Nick Diaz a 5 year MMA suspension for failing a drug test last January. Diaz tested positive for marijuana, not PEDs, on that test which makes the punishment seem a bit heavy handed.
Multiple time PED user Chael Sonnen only received a 2 year ban for his latest failed test and TRT users have routinely been given slaps on the hand. What’s even more mind blowing about this situation is that the council considered issuing Diaz a lifetime ban.
Diaz knew the rules and ignored them so he is surely deserving of a punishment but the inconsistency of the punishments should be the main concern. We will see how the UFC and Diaz’s legal team respond to the decision in the coming days.