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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

Nate Diaz says Bryan Caraway is 'the biggest fag in the world' for taking Pat Healy's submission bonus

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 5:47 PM EDT

Nate Diaz defends Pat Healy after "Bam Bam" was stripped of his UFC 159 "Fight Night" bonus money after he tested positive for marijuana in the post-fight drug test. Diaz also took the time to fire a gay slur toward ‘the guy who took the money.’

Nate Diaz defends Pat Healy, uses gay slur against 'guy who took the money'

by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 4:12 PM EDT

Nate Diaz is the latest fighter upset about Pat Healy's punishment over his positive marijuana test, tweeting his support for Healy before hurling a homophobic slur indirectly at the "guy who took the money" on Twitter.

Nate Diaz calls Bryan Caraway 'biggest f*g in the world' for accepting submission of the night bonus

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 3:58 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.

Honorio Banario On Stepping Up to Face Experienced UFC Veteran Koji Oishi in ONE FC Title Defense

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

ONE FC 9: "Rise to Power." Featherweight Champion Honorio Banario has a date with destiny on May 31, taking on UFC veteran Koji Oishi at the 20,000 capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. "The Rock" rolls, inside.

Stockton loophole? Josh Thomson claims Nate Diaz failed to make weight for UFC on FOX 7

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Nate Diaz has been talking trash about Josh Thomson, despite getting finished off by "The Punk" at UFC on FOX 7 last month in San Jose. Now, Thomson is fighting back and even accuses his former foe of missing weight before the fight.

Josh Thomson says Nate Diaz didn't make weight for UFC on Fox 7 bout

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 12, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Nate Diaz had some less than flattering things to say about UFC on Fox 7 opponent Josh Thomson a couple of weeks ago. Now Thomson has fired back with an accusation that Diaz didn't even make weight for their bout.

Fold under pressure? 'Cowboy' Cerrone employs sports psychologist to 'work those kinks out' ahead of UFC 160

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

UFC 160: Donald Cerrone says he had two big chances to make his mark in UFC and folded under the pressure. So how can "Cowboy" get back on his horse and ride into his K.J. Noons fight ready to do work? By hashing it out with a sports psychologist.

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

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