Former UFC title contender Nick Diaz arrested for suspicion of DUI

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Mixed martial arts fans around the world rejoiced when the UFC and Dana White recently announced the return of fan favorite Nick Diaz to the Octagon to face off against the former longtime middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 183.

Unfortunately that bout could possibly be in danger after reports that Nick Diaz was arrested this past week on suspicion of DUI. Here is the report from Lodi News:

UFC fighter and former Tokay High School student Nick Diaz was arrested in Lodi at 2:20 a.m. Sept. 6 on suspicion of DUI, obstructing a police officer, destruction of evidence and driving with a suspended license, according to Sgt. Mike Kermgard of the Lodi Police Department.

As of now the UFC has failed to comment on the situation and whether or not this arrest affects Diaz’s bout with Silva in January. FightHubTV will keep you up to date with all the breaking news as this story continues to develop.

UPDATE: The UFC has since commented on the arrest:

We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering the facts. We understand that there is a legal process that will now take place and that Nick Diaz will have the opportunity to address the situation in the near future.