Published 16:06 IST, October 25th 2019

UFC: Nate Diaz reportedly tested positive for a drug test by USADA

Nate Diaz says he will choose his dignity and money over money. He might not be fighting Masvidal in UFC 244. Know more about what happened and will Diaz fight

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Nate Diaz has been reportedly tested positive for a drug test by USADA and that might prevent him from stepping inside octagon against Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal. Diaz and Masvidal were scheduled for UFC 244 main-event and UFC President Dana White actually made a one-time BMF (Baddest Mor F****R) belt for winner. However, after recent reports, it looks that BMF belt is in jeopardy and UFC fans might miss out one of best welterweight clashes of all time.

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UFC: Nate Diaz’s failed drug test

According to USADA, Diaz has been tested positive with trace amounts of SARM in his body. SARM is a selective androgen receptor module which is strictly prohibited as UFC’s anti-doping partner USADA and it can actually cost UFC fans ir much-awaited BMF clash at UFC 244. However, Stockton Gangsta has denied and slammed USADA for results declared. According to Nate Diaz, he has t consumed any banned drug kwingly and he only consumes whole foods and food supplements. Nate Diaz has always been open about his cannabis consumption but he is upset over fact that USADA has been troubling him for consumption of banned drugs. Diaz also expressed his frustration over USADA through his social media handles.

"I only take Whole Foods or natural food supplements," Diaz wrote. "I don't even eat meat. So until UFC, USADA or whoever is F---ING with me fixes it I won't be competing."  described Nate Diaz

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UFC: Will UFC 244 main-event happen?

USADA has t suspended Nate Diaz and match between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz is still on line for UFC 244 main-event but Diaz might pull out from fight. Nate Diaz says that he does t overpower money over his dignity and legacy. Asper Diaz’s words, this is cheating and he won't wait to take fight just for money. However, his rival Jorge Masvidal is still interested in fight. According to Masvidal, Nate is one of cleanest fighters he has seen and he does t need USADA to UFC to state that. matchup is still relevant and on line but recent jeopardy has left UFC fans wondering about ir favourite matchup especially when Dwayne ‘ Rock’ Jhonson is going to put belt around winner’s waist.

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13:11 IST, October 25th 2019