The UFC has changed its stance regarding Nate Diaz’s involvement during the brawl at Strikeforce: Nashville in April. Shortly after the incident, company president, Dana White, resisted the urge to punish Diaz. Now that the Tennessee Athletic Commission has handed down disciplinary recommendations, White has determined that the UFC will uphold any suspension levied upon their lightweight/welterweight fighter.

“If he gets suspended we’re going to honor it. I didn’t hear that he was going to get suspended. I didn’t hear that, but if he does, it is what it is. These things happen when you get in a fight like that.”

The TAC has suggested fines up to $20,000 and a nine month suspension; however, it is possible to have those numbers dramatically reduced should the fighter decline to oppose the sanctions. If Diaz is hit with the maximum penalty, a replacement would be needed for his upcoming bout against Marcus Davis at UFC 118 in August.

(Source: MMA Weekly)