History of Nate Diaz in Timeline

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Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer, currently a free agent, best known for his 15+ year career in the UFC. He won The Ultimate Fighter 5 and previously competed in WEC, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Diaz holds the third-most UFC bonus awards with 16. In 2012, he competed for the UFC Lightweight Championship.

April 2023: Street Altercation and Arrest

In April 2023, Nate Diaz was involved in a street altercation, footage of which surfaced showing him choking a man unconscious. Subsequently, a warrant was issued, and on April 27, 2023, Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department, facing a second-degree battery charge before being released on a $10,000 bond.

September 25, 2023: Case Dismissal

On September 25, 2023, it was reported that the Orleans Parish would not pursue the case against Nate Diaz, determining his actions were in self-defense based on video evidence and witness testimonies.

August 24, 2024: Nightclub Altercation

On August 24, 2024, Nate Diaz was allegedly involved in an altercation at Omnia nightclub at Caesars Palace, where he reportedly pushed a security guard in the face with "an open hand" while holding up the line. This led to a misdemeanor battery charge filed against him in October.