The UFC’s Senior VP of Athlete Health and Performance, Jeff Novitzky, recently went under knee replacement surgery, and Diaz sent his well-wishes to the UFC official in his own special way. Other UFC fighters like Max Holloway and Rob Font also wished Novitzky a quick recovery. However, Nate Diaz‘s wish stuck out among the rest.

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Nate Diaz uses fewer words, communicates clearly, and is unconcerned about what others think. That is what sets him apart from the majority of other UFC competitors.

Novitzky designated Diaz‘s Instagram comment as his ‘favorite’ and chose to share it separately on his Twitter.

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Nate Diaz wishes the UFC official

Jeff Novitzky is one of the most important people in the UFC. He is responsible for the fighters’ health and performance. Recently, he underwent knee surgery and received well wishes from the fighters and many others. However, it was Nate Diaz‘s comment that made Novitzky’s day.

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Novitzky posted a picture of his knee surgery on Instagram, to which Diaz commented: “We better drug this man”. Talking about ‘drugging’ a man who looks after the health and fitness side of the UFC, the 37-year-old certainly chose his words well before commenting.

Diaz’s wordplay captured Jeff Novitzky’s attention, and he decided to share it separately on Twitter.

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Other fighters such as Max Holloway and Rob Font also wished for Novitzky’s speedy recovery:

Holloway wrote: “Get well my man!”

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Wherein Rob Font wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery.”

The 54-year-old does indeed play a significant role in the organization, and it is evident that the fighters have a great deal of respect for him as well.

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The USADA mayhem

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the UFC and USADA. And Conor McGregor significantly contributes to it. Many theories have been put up as to why McGregor has avoided being tested by the USADA and managed to get away with it. This has brought many interpretations and many angles to the story.

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Recently, specific criticisms of the USADA system have also been leveled with claims that the system is flawed and that its administration is not strict enough with tests, etc.

Jeff Novitzky will have his hands full whenever he returns to work following his recovery.

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing. Mayur's article on Kamaru Usman's injury displays his dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of athletes from various perspectives. In addition to his love for combat sports, Mayur is also an avid marathon runner. His experience as a marathon runner has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between the mind and body, which he sees reflected in the sport of MMA. As a writer, Mayur's background in theatre also informs his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft engaging and captivating articles that bring MMA to life for readers.

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