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The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

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.

Strikeforce vs. UFC: How the fighters stack up by promotion

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC on FX 8 results: Fights to make for the top fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 shook up a couple of division a bit I guess, so who should these guys fight next?

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.

Bryan Caraway denies Bellator fighter's drug accusation, regrets strong anti-marijuana stance

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 4:35 PM EDT

Bellator's Michelle Ould became the latest fighter to take a jab at Bryan Caraway on Thursday, but the UFC bantamweight denied her allegation. He also regrets his strong anti-marijuana stance.

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.

Best of the Best: MMAmania.com's UFC/MMA week in review (5/12/13)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 9:08 AM EDT

Check out the best of MMAmania.com this past week. Did you get nominated for the best comments, fanposts or more? Come see for yourself inside.

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.

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.

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.

Nickname Bam Bam	Birthdate July 20, 1983
Height / Weight 5'11" - 155	Place of Birth St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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