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May 17, 2013
Nate Diaz's choice of words on Thursday cost him $20,000 the next day.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Friday both a fine and a three-month suspension for the fighter, stemming from using a homophobic slur on Twitter against fellow competitor Bryan Caraway.
The suspension would put Diaz on the shelf through Aug. 17. While it is likely not to delay his next scheduled fight, it does mean that during his suspension UFC won't book him for any requested paid personal appearances during the period.
"The language used in his tweet was regrettable, offensive and inconsistent with the values and culture of the organization, and is not tolerable," said the statement by Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC.
They also stated that the money will be donated to charity.
Dana White in 2009 used the same word in an emotional diatribe against a reporter and a story, came under fire for it and immediately apologized. On several occasions, White has expressed the view that he realized it was a big mistake to use that word because of what is symbolizes to gays.
Diaz's manager, Mike Kogan, on Thursday night, defended his client's use of the word, stating that the Urban
Dictionary said the slur he used meant punk, and was not in reference to homosexuals.
Nate Diaz's choice of words on Thursday cost him $20,000 the next day.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Friday both a fine and a three-month suspension for the fighter, stemming from using a homophobic slur on Twitter against fellow competitor Bryan Caraway.
The suspension would put Diaz on the shelf through Aug. 17. While it is likely not to delay his next scheduled fight, it does mean that during his suspension UFC won't book him for any requested paid personal appearances during the period.
"The language used in his tweet was regrettable, offensive and inconsistent with the values and culture of the organization, and is not tolerable," said the statement by Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC.
They also stated that the money will be donated to charity.
Dana White in 2009 used the same word in an emotional diatribe against a reporter and a story, came under fire for it and immediately apologized. On several occasions, White has expressed the view that he realized it was a big mistake to use that word because of what is symbolizes to gays.
Diaz's manager, Mike Kogan, on Thursday night, defended his client's use of the word, stating that the Urban
Dictionary said the slur he used meant punk, and was not in reference to homosexuals.
UFC fines, suspends Nate Diaz for homophobic slur
Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz is out $20,000 and suspended for three months due to usage of a gay slur apparently directed at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway.
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