Nick Diaz suspended one year for smoking pot

Brian Ethridge | 5:57 PM on May 21, 2012

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended former UFC champion Nick Diaz for 12 months and fined him $60,000. Diaz tested positive for marijuana following his controversial unanimous decision loss to Carlos Condit at UFC 143.

Considering fighters who test positive for steroids don’t even face such harsh penalties, getting suspended for a full year for marijuana seems a little steep.

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We’re guessing his cocky attitude probably didn’t help matters.