According to multiple reports, the native son of Stockton, Calif., was slapped with a harsh five-year ban from the sport (and a hefty six-figure fine) by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to a post-fight drug test that was flagged for high levels of marijuana metabolites.
The oft-delayed hearing, captured the attention (and ire) of the entire MMA world Monday afternoon. From the get-go, reactions to the proceedings were negative. The NSAC was widely panned for its handling of the case and its inconsistent approach to doling out punishment:
It’s clear that the NAC made up their minds before any of this every started.