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WATCH! Nick Diaz shares his insight on potential Nate Diaz versus Conor McGregor match

Russell Ess - December 22, 2015

Check out the always classic Nick Diaz who spoke with MMA Fighting‘s Ariel Helwani after brother Nate Diaz took a unanimous decision win over Michael Johnson at UFC on Fox 17.

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Nick Diaz has $10,000 bike stolen, wants to buy a gun

bjpenndotcom - December 22, 2015

Nick Diaz is an avid triathlete, and frequently competes in triathlons to stay in shape while not in training camp. Unfortunately for Diaz, someone stole his triathlon bike that’s worth $10,000. Diaz was so furious and disgruntled by the robbery that he even considered buying a gun.

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UFC Nate Diaz Post Fight After Beating Michael Johnson Video - Nick Diaz - Periscope

bjpenndotcom - December 21, 2015

https://youtu.be/rbpoQf-yrR8 Fresh off his Michael Johnson win Nate Diaz is seen is this locker room post fight video with his team.   Diaz defeated Johnson with sniper like precision as he stocked, laughed and pointed his way to defeating “The Menace” with a flurry of shots and 1-2’s that wore down Johnson by the third round.

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The White House responds to the 'free Nick Diaz' petition

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

The White House has responded to the petition that over 100,000 individuals have signed their name in support of Nick Diaz. After Diaz fought Anderson Silva in January, Diaz tested positive for marijuana, making it his third offense in Las Vegas. Diaz was suspended for five years and fined $165,000 by the NAC, which fans as well as fighters thought was ridiculous, resulting in the petition.

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MUST SEE! Nick Diaz goes all Bruce Lee with nunchucks!

Russell Ess - November 11, 2015

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WATCH! Epic Nick Diaz tribute video!

Russell Ess - November 4, 2015

Check out this video put together as a tribute to Nick Diaz that shows the support of fellow fighters speaking out on how asinine Diaz’ punishment from the NSAC is. The video also highlights some of Nick’s greatest fights in MMA.

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Exclusive Video | Nick Diaz: Fans want to see fights!

bjpenndotcom - November 3, 2015

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WATCH! Cure your case of the Mondays with Rogan’s reaction to Nick Diaz lying down in Anderson Silva fight

Russell Ess - November 2, 2015

Here is a fun little clip from UFC 183 to get you through your Monday. Nick Diaz is seen taunting Anderson Silva in their UFC 183 bout that took place on Jan 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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On this day: BJ Penn and Nick Diaz scrap at UFC 137 for Fight of the Night honors

Russell Ess - October 29, 2015

On this day, Oct. 29 in 2011 BJ Penn and Nick Diaz fought in the main event of UFC 137 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diaz ended up winning a unanimous decision in the 3 round fight where the two built up the bout with a lot of bad blood. The fight didn’t disappoint as the two legends were honored Fight of the Night with both men taking home a $75,000 performance bonus.

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NSAC confirms they are in settlement talks with Nick Diaz

Chris Taylor - October 28, 2015

UFC welterweight contender Nick Diaz took to instagram on Tuesday night to inform his fans that ‘talks’ with the NSAC were going well. Today, the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the news by releasing the following statement:

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Fan Starts 'GoFundMe' Campaign For Nick Diaz

bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015

Since Nick Diaz was handed down a 5-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, fans, fighters and celebrities have rallied in support of the Stockton fighter. A petition that was started on WhiteHouse.gov received 113,938 signatures after support from many high-profile figures including Cher, Wiz Khalifa, Gina Carano, and more.

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Nick Diaz's Lawyer Responds To The 100,000 Petition Signatures

BJPENN.COM News - October 15, 2015

On Wednesday the MMA community achieved something great by coming together to exceed the required goal of 100K signatures on the official White House petition for Nick Diaz. The petition had until the 16th to get to 100K but after a late rally from MMA fans we were able to smash through the goal and gain even more than the required amount. So what does that mean now? Really no one knows for sure. The standard course is for the petition to be reviewed by White House Staff, than after that an official response should be given. Will it have any real effect on Diaz’s situation? Perhaps not directly, but even Diaz’s lawyer says that achieving the 100K signatures was certainly not for nothing.

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Rivals To Friends -- GSP Pledges To Help Nick Diaz Defeat NSAC Suspension

BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015

Once rivals, now friends? Maybe. Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been one of the only MMA fighters to not comment on the controversial Nick Diaz five year suspension, until now.

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Nick Diaz Needs 18,000 More Signatures, And There's Only Three Days Left

BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015

Alright guys, time for the final stretch. Nick Diaz’s official White House Petition has until October 16 to reach 100K signatures. Currently, at the time of writing this, the petition stands at 81,136 signatures, meaning that we need to get 18,864 more to reach the goal. So, if you haven’t done so yet sign it NOW!

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WATCH! Nick Diaz Responds To Cher's Support

BJPENN.COM News - October 9, 2015

Last week music icon Cher sent out a tweet, to her millions of fans, showing her support for UFC fighter Nick Diaz, who was handed a controversial five year suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

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Free Nick Diaz -- Sign The Petition Now!

BJPENN.COM News - October 9, 2015

Alright guys, we’re now on the home stretch and need a final big push to get this thing going. Nick Diaz’s official White House Petition has only a week left to meet its goal and only needs 27,286 more signatures. It’s currently at an astounding 72,714 signatures, that’s crazy! But, we need more. So, if you haven’t signed it yet, please do so, it takes just a moment of your day.

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Your Support Matters! Please Sign The Nick Diaz Petition Now!

BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2015

The official White House petition to get Nick Diaz’s five year suspension lifted has blown up, but he still needs all the help he can get! Nearly one month ago, Nick Diaz was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for failing one of his post fight drug tests for marijuana. The commission wanted to make an example out of the fighter and unjustly suspended him for five years. When the result of the hearing was released, fighters took to social media to voice their disproval and it wasn’t long before the White House petition was created.

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Music Icon Cher supports lifting NAC's Nick Diaz ban!

BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2015

As soon as it was revealed that Nick Diaz would be getting suspended for five years for failing one of his UFC 183 post-fight drug tests, the mixed martial arts community came out in full support of the popular UFC fighter. Everybody from Ronda Rousey to Henry Cejudo spoke out against the Nevada State Athletic Commission on the unfit punishment, and it seems like the music world has Nick’s back as well! American singer and fashion icon Cher is the latest celebrity to tweet in support of Nick Diaz’s suspension being lifted! The music icon shared the following tweet with her three million followers: