Last year, Nick Diaz was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) after one of his three drug tests from UFC 183 flagged for marijuana metabolites. His initial suspension of five years was reduced to 18 months and his fine was cut from $165,000 to $100,000.

Diaz’s suspension expired in August but it was revealed that the former Strikeforce welterweight champion couldn’t corner his younger brother, Nate Diaz, at UFC 202 because he hadn’t paid off the remainder of his fine.

As of August 20, Diaz still owed the NAC $75,000 and it’s been reported that the 33-year-old is still suspended due to not completing the payment.

Bob Bennett from the Nevada Commission tells me to the best of his knowledge, Nick Diaz still hasn't paid his fine so he's still suspended. — Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) September 13, 2016

In other words any potential fights for Diaz would require him to handle that fine first before he could get licensed — Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) September 13, 2016

Although he’s still technically suspended, Diaz has already started a feud with welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and has also been rumored to rematch Georges St-Pierre in Toronto.

In Nick’s absence, younger brother Nate has captured the headlines with his rivalry against Conor McGregor and has emerged as one of the sport’s biggest stars.

Nick Diaz last fought at UFC 183 where he lost a unanimous decision to Anderson Silva. Silva, however, tested positive for steroids and the bout was overturned to a No Contest. Despite his year-long suspension, Diaz has maintained his cult-like status and will continue to be a major attraction in the UFC.