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Dana White comments on Nick Diaz's failed drug test from UFC 143
Feb 9, 2012 - 10:30:43 PM Dana White comments on Nick Diaz's failed drug test from UFC 143

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Nick Diaz's positive test for marijuana following a loss to Carlos Condit at UFC 143 has taken a potential rematch with Condit off the table. Diaz will face a suspension and fine from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, though the ultimate punishment hasn't yet been revealed.

However, the news of his positive test has already garnered plenty of reaction from fans and media, and now UFC President Dana White has issued a brief statement in response.

"I am beyond disappointed that he tested positive for marijuana," White said. "It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission."

Diaz could be facing a significant suspension and fine because he's a repeat offender. Just this year, the NSAC suspended boxer Matt Vanda for one year and fined him 40 percent of his purse after a second positive test for marijuana.

Penick's Analysis: Diaz's standing with the UFC could be irreparably harmed by this positive test. They probably won't cut him, because it didn't take him out of a fight the day of like Nate Marquardt, and he didn't win the fight against Condit so they don't have to strip him of a title. However, if he tested positive in what was the biggest fight of his career thus far with a shot at GSP, it's going to be hard for them to trust putting him into another major fight with a title on the line with the potential he could do the same thing again.

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