NAC Slaps Nate Diaz With Fine, Community Service

Earlier today (Thursday December 15, 2016) the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) met to determine the punishment for No. 5-ranked UFC lightweight Nate Diaz after his pre-fight press conference water bottle war with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 this past August.

The two brash rivals and their camps engaged in a water bottle war during the August 17th pre-fight press conference, stemming from Diaz walking out during the middle of the event followed by the two men yelling obscenities at one another from across the room. Someone from the Diaz camp threw a water bottle from across the room at McGregor, prompting the lightweight champ to retaliate with a Hail Mary of his own.

The NAC ruled that Diaz would be subject to 50 hours of community service, as well as having to pay a $50,000 fine for his shenanigans. Diaz’s punishment is similar to that of McGregor’s, as both men have been charged with 2.5% of their respective fight purses.

Diaz took home $2 million after his war with McGregor, while the Irishman cashed a check for $3 million and was fined $75,000 along with his 50 hours of community service; but was also subject to participate in a public service announcement (also worth $75,000). McGregor has refused to pay the hefty price tag and has filed for a notice of judicial review with the Clark County civil court.

As for the Stockton Native, Diaz is allowed to compete in combat sports outside of the state of Nevada, however, he will not be allowed to fight in ‘The Fight Capital Of The World’ until his fine is paid in full.