The attorney for suspended UFC star Nick Diaz says he plans to appeal the effectively career-ending ban issued by the Nevada Athletic Commission for violating their marijuana use policy.
One of the top trending hashtags on Twitter is #FreeNickDiaz, because Diaz's MMA career was virtually ended by the Nevada Athletic Commission, who issued a five-year ban on him for a third marijuana-related offense in the state in eight years. Fan and fighter support for the UFC star has been overwhelming, particularly given the strong case presented by Diaz's attorney, Lucas Middlebrook, who is planning an appeal of the suspension.