Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Diaz: Out of UFC 244 after drug test issue

Written by 
Published in Breaking News
Thursday, 24 October 2019 16:39

Nate Diaz wrote Thursday on social media that he will no longer be competing at UFC 244.

Diaz, who was scheduled to headline the event Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden against Jorge Masvidal, wrote that he had an adverse drug-test finding and will not make the trip to New York until things get figured out. Diaz wrote that he was told he had "elevated levels" that might have come from a tainted supplement. He did not specify who told him that or what the prohibited substance might be.

UFC 244 was set to be one of the biggest pay-per-view events of the year for the promotion. In the post, Diaz adamantly denies taking any banned drugs.

"I only take Whole Foods or natural food supplements," Diaz wrote. "I don't even eat meat. So until UFC, USADA or whoever is F---ING with me fixes it I won't be competing."

Diaz went on to write he was told to hide the drug-test results or keep it quiet and he didn't want to do that.

"I don't give a f--- about some money over my dignity and my legacy," Diaz wrote. "I'm not playing along with this bulls---. I'm not staying quiet and figuring it out after the fight. That's cheating."

Requests for comment from USADA, the UFC's anti-doping partner, and the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) were not immediately returned. UFC president Dana White was not immediately available for comment.

Masvidal's team was unaware of the situation until Diaz's tweet, a source told ESPN. Masvidal tweeted that he'd like to fight Diaz regardless of what a drug test said.

Read 416 times

Soccer

With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new EPL mark

With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new EPL mark

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIf this is to be Mohamed Salah's final season at Liverpool, he is g...

Navas bids farewell in Sevilla defeat to Madrid

Navas bids farewell in Sevilla defeat to Madrid

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJesús Navas played the last LaLiga game of his 21-year career on Su...

Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Spurs in 6-3 thriller

Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Spurs in 6-3 thriller

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a dominant but chaotic 6-3 win a...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with guard Landry Shamet,...

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

EmailPrintOrlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and is out fo...

Baseball

Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers

Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Nationals on Sunday acquired first baseman Nathaniel...

Sources: Manaea back to Mets for 3 years, $75M

Sources: Manaea back to Mets for 3 years, $75M

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLeft-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets are in agreement on a...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated