Nick Diaz is struggling to make ends meet after the Nevada State Athletic Commission handed down a five-year suspension.

What happened?

The suspension was for supposedly failing a drug test for marijuana metabolites.

Why it matters for Nick Diaz

Ronda Rousey, a friend and training partner, has spoken out against the punishment, and other fighters have also criticized the commission's decision.

Diaz has been a fighter since he was a teenager and doesn't know what he can do to put food on the table without being able to fight professionally.

What comes next?

Diaz hopes that he may be allowed to fight in other states, as officials from other state commissions have criticized the Nevada commission's ruling.

He's been hearing that other states' athletic commissions are angry about the ruling, so hopefully he'll be able to fight in those states.

The outspoken fighter from Stockton is left trying to figure out his next move, and it's upsetting for him.

Diaz gave his life to fighting and now he doesn't know if he can fight, as the commission has taken it away from him.

He held off on having kids and getting married so he could fight, and all his attention goes towards fighting.

Now, Diaz is just trying to make ends meet, and he's grateful for Ronda Rousey's support during this difficult time.

Rousey understands how Diaz is, and she's a great friend, according to Diaz.

Diaz doesn't know if Rousey caught heat for speaking out in his support, but he appreciates her willingness to go to bat for him publicly.

The situation has prompted officials from other state commissions to criticize the Nevada commission, a rare occurrence given that states usually respect one another's suspensions.

Diaz's whole life has been fighting, and without being able to do it professionally, he's not sure what he can do to make a living.

He's a prize fighter, and it's what he is, according to Diaz.

Diaz is currently still in a situation where he's unable to make a living in the profession he's worked in since he was a teenager.

The way Nevada went about testing and disciplining Diaz has even prompted officials from other state commissions to criticize them.

Diaz is left trying to figure out his next move, and it's a difficult time for him.

He's just trying to make ends meet, and he's grateful for the support of his friends, including Ronda Rousey.