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Pro fighters react to Nate Diaz being exonerated by USADA

The highly anticipated ‘BMF’ title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz is back on.

The fight was in serious jeopardy when it was revealed earlier this week that Diaz had tested positive for trace amounts of a performance-enhancing drug and had refused to fight unless the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the UFC cleared his name.

Wish granted.

Earlier this morning, USADA revealed Diaz’ positive test was the result of contamination and that the Stockton local had been cleared to fight for UFC 244.

“On October 24, 2019, Nate Diaz released a public statement regarding a recent out-of-competition test conducted by USADA.