Diaz, Jones, Lesnar Finally Get NSAC Hearings
Three of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts (MMA) today are set to appear in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after numerous prior delays for Nate Diaz, Jon Jones, and Brock Lesnar have hindered them unable to get their respective days in court.
The three men are scheduled to appear in front of the NSAC on December 15th for the commission’s meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diaz’s hearing is due to a pre-fight water bottle war with opponent Conor McGregor at a UFC 202 press conference, in which the two adversaries chucked bottles at one another form across the room. McGregor, who has already had his day in front of the NSAC, was fined $75,000 fine for the incident, as well as ordered to fulfill 50 hours of community service and participate in a public-service announcement (also worth $75,000).
‘The Notorious One’, however, has filed a notice for judicial review after refusing to pay the hefty fine, in hopes of challenging the NSAC’s ruling in front of the Clark County civil court.
Jones and Lesnar’s cases are rather similar as both men tested positive for the anti-estrogenic agent Hydroxy-clomiphene prior to UFC 200. While Jones was pulled from the event just days before, Lesnar was allowed to compete as his test results were not received until after the card’s conclusion.
Jones has reportedly reached an agreement with the NSAC for a one-year suspension that will keep him outside of the Octagon until July 6, 2017. While no news on Lesnar’s situation has come to light as of yet, he is expected to receive a similar punishment.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more…..
