Nick Diaz is finally breaking his silence on that domestic violence arrest back in May -- telling TMZ Sports, "I was framed."
The UFC star and his camp had been radio silent about the May 24 incident ever since Nick was arrested for allegedly choking a woman and slammimg her to the ground at a Las Vegas home.
He was charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation and faces up to 5 years in prison if convicted.
So, when we saw Nick leaving Tocaya restaurant in Los Angeles, we asked if he had a message for his fans.