Nick Diaz On Dom. Violence Arrest 'I Was Framed'
7/5/2018 6:36 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE
Nick Diaz[1] is finally breaking his silence on that domestic violence arrest back in May -- telling TMZ Sports, "I was framed."
The UFC star and his camp had been radio silent about the May 24 incident ever since Nick was arrested[2] for allegedly choking a woman and slamming her to the ground at a Las Vegas home.
He was charged with felony domestic battery[3] by strangulation and faces up to 5 years in prison if convicted.
So, when we saw Nick leaving Tocaya Organica in Los Angeles, we asked if he had a message for his fans. He cracked a smile and said, "I was framed."
Diaz also talked about his fighting career -- telling us he wants to get back in the Octagon next year -- with his sights set on fighting Georges St-Pierre[4].
"I win if he don't cheat," Diaz said ... "If he don't miss weight like he did last time."
Diaz hasn't fought since 2015 -- despite UFC honcho Dana White[5] offering him several fights over the past 3 years.
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