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Nate Diaz Gets Reduced Punishment for UFC 202 Press Conference Incident

The Nevada Athletic Commission showed leniency toward Conor McGregor last month. On Wednesday, they did the same for Nate Diaz.

The NAC approved a reduced punishment for Diaz for his part in a water bottle-throwing melee at a pre-fight press conference to promote UFC 202 last August. Instead of a $50,000 fine and 50 hours of community service, Diaz will receive a $15,000 fine and 15 hours of community service. The new punishment was unanimous approved during a Wednesday hearing.

Diaz already paid the previous fine, so he will likely have a refund forthcoming.