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Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for 'fag' tweet, 'confused' with UFC Code of Conduct

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:01 PM EDT

Nate Diaz responds to "fag" Tweet that resulted in $20,000 fine and 90-day suspension through Mike Kogan, his manager, who questioned UFC's Code of Conduct and revealed that neither him nor Diaz feel remorse for the loss of social media translation.

Bryan Caraway denies elbowing Cat Zingano in head, defends Pat Healy marijuana comments

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

Bryan Caraway responds to Cat Zingano elbow with statement, denies backstage incident at TUF 17 Finale weigh-in and clarifies remarks that may have been misinterpreted about marijuana following Pat Healy's positive UFC 159 drug test.

UFC 160 fight card: Donald Cerrone vs K.J. Noons preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 160 main card opener between lightweights Donald Cerrone and K.J. Noons. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Kogan: Nate Diaz has no remorse for controversial Caraway tweet and won't apologize

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 5:30 PM EDT

According to the manager of Nate Diaz, there's no need to apologize for his controversial tweet because it wasn't meant in the way people are taking it.

Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for tweet that got him fined, suspended

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 4:07 PM EDT

Nate Diaz's manager Mike Kogan said on Monday's MMA Hour that Nate Diaz never meant to offend or target the gay community, and so has no remorse for the word he used to criticize Bryan Caraway.

Gray Maynard ignoring critics, believes Benson Henderson isn't the division's best

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 3:16 PM EDT

Gray Maynard doesn't care if you think his UFC 160 bout against T.J. Grant shouldn't be a No. 1 contender fight. He's on a mission to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 8 main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" edition, featuring main card winners Belfort, Souza, dos Anjos and Natal. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

Nate Diaz fined $20,000, suspended three months for homophobic slur

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:38 PM EDT

Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz is out $20,000 and suspended for three months due to usage of a gay slur apparently directed at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway.

UFC's Nate Diaz fined $20,000 and suspended 90 days for controversial Twitter message

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 7:58 PM EDT

UFC lightweight Nate Diaz has been fined $20,000 and suspended 90 days by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for his offensive Twitter message directed at Bryan Caraway on Thursday (May 16, 2013).

Nate Diaz suspended by UFC for 90 days and fined $20,000

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2013 7:26 PM EDT

UFC lightweight Nate Diaz received his punishment for a controversial tweet today, and it will see him cough up some money and sit out for a while.

UFC Fighter Nate Diaz Suspended After Using 'Fag' On Twitter

by Jim Buzinski from Outsports on May 17, 2013 4:22 PM EDT

Idiocy on parade from UFC's Nate Diaz and his clueless manager who says "fag" means "bitch."

Fightweets: T.J. Grant vows to 'get people's attention'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 1:19 PM EDT

T.J. Grant noticed the people who criticized the decision to give the winner of his match with Gray Maynard a title shot. The Canadian lightweight says he'll go out and change people's minds.

Manager for Nate Diaz issues statement on UFC suspension, defends use of 'fag' tweet

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Nate Diaz was suspended by UFC for using a slur against homosexuals, but his manager, Mike Kogan, insists it wasn't meant in that context. Where they roll, in northern Cali, "fag" means "punk" or "bitch." Turns out it's just a big misunderstanding!

Manager makes weak excuses for Nate Diaz's use of homophobic slur in tweet

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 17, 2013 9:57 AM EDT

Mike Kogan uses the standard weak defense that Nate Diaz's use of "fag" to describe Bryan Caraway isn't homophobic because that's "not what it means" to him.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:05 AM EDT

Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway a 'fag,' could be fined and/or cut after investigation

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 9:46 PM EDT

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter for accepting UFC 159 bonus that was intended for Pat Healy. UFC President Dana White also weighed in, saying former No. 1 Lightweight contender could be cut.

UFC suspends Nate Diaz 'pending investigation' over controversial tweet

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 9:24 PM EDT

It didn't take long for the UFC to suspend Nate Diaz for his "f*g" tweet aimed at Bryan Caraway earlier today.

Nate Diaz suspended for Bryan Caraway 'biggest f*g in the world' on Twitter

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 9:07 PM EDT

UFC lightweight Nate Diaz is not happy at all with Pat Healy losing his bonus money after testing positive for marijuana, and he is incredibly displeased with Bryan Caraway for "accepting" his unexpected Submission of the Night award.

Nate Diaz suspended over controversial tweet

by Bryan Tucker from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:50 PM EDT

Nate Diaz has been punished by the UFC after his controversial tweet Thursday afternoon, and his job could be on the line.

UFC president Dana White says Nate Diaz faces fine and suspension or outright release for 'f*g' tweet

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 7:08 PM EDT

UFC president Dana White confirmed that Nate Diaz will be suspended + fined if not outright released for his controversial tweet

Nickname --	Birthdate April 16, 1985
Height / Weight 6'0" - 170	Place of Birth Stockton, California

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