Cesar Gracie talks Nick Diaz’s suspension

Nick Diaz is facing a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to the fact that his UFC 143 drug test came up positive for marijuana metabolites.

The positive test was the second of Diaz’s career and it is widely believed that he will be suspended for a year when he stands in front of the Commission for his full hearing. Diaz and his lawyer have made it clear that they are going to fight the suspension.

Recently Diaz’s trainer and manager, Cesar Gracie spoke about why Diaz is going to fight the suspension, “It’s something he sees as unjust, not just for himself but for people that are going to come after him. He’s been an advocate, as you know. He speaks his mind and he’s one of those guys that likes to smoke marijuana. He’s like Joe Rogan. I’ve told him, ‘Hey, let’s focus on not talking about that,’ but Nick is a free thinker. He says what’s on his mind at all times. He’s a very truthful person. He doesn’t lie about stuff. … I think with Nick it’s like, who’s going to want to get a fat fine? For me, the suspension does come into play because I’m one of the guys that doesn’t want to see Nick quit. He’s at his prime. I can understand his frustration.” – for more see Sherdog.com.

What do you think LowKick’ers, does Diaz stand a chance in getting his suspension lifted?

Further Reading: NSAC: Nick Diaz tested positive for Marijuana metabolites at UFC 143