Nate Diaz, former UFC star, finds himself in legal trouble once again after an alleged street fight in New Orleans over the weekend (The Daily Beast). Police have issued an arrest warrant for Diaz after he was caught on video choking a YouTuber, resulting in a second-degree battery charge (Bleacher Report). However, Diaz claims he acted in self-defense during the incident, according to a representative speaking on his behalf (MMA Junkie).
The consequences of this incident may impact an upcoming fight for Diaz. He is set to fight social media star Jake Paul, but the warrant may complicate matters (Boxing Scene). Despite the warrant, Diaz’s team claims the fight will move forward as planned (Fox News).
This is not the first time Diaz has faced legal issues. In 2016, he was fined and suspended after a controversial post-fight interview where he openly used profanity and criticized the UFC (The Guardian). However, he remains a popular figure in the MMA world, with a record of 20-13 in his professional fighting career (MMA News).
Diaz’s recent troubles come as he continues to make headlines even outside of the octagon. He was mentioned in the news today regarding Conor McGregor’s recent behavior in Las Vegas (MMA News). Diaz also suggested that he step aside for his upcoming fight with Paul, so that Paul can fight another social media personality, KSI (MMA News).
Despite the current legal issues, Diaz remains a well-known name in the MMA world. Fans will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds in the coming days (MARCA).
