Nate Diaz has cleared another hurdle in regards to his eligibility to compete at UFC 244.
On Monday, the New York State Athletic Commission released a statement clearing the Stockton, Calif., native to fight Jorge Masvidal in Saturday’s main event at Madison Square Garden.
”Based on the full lab and medical analyses provided by USADA and reviewed by the commission, Nate Diaz is not disqualified from participating in the upcoming UFC 244 event,” the statement read. “As with all fighters proposed for the UFC 244 event, the New York State Athletic Commission licensing process continues through the weigh-in and pre-fight physical.