Nate Diaz is facing an arrest warrant for second-degree battery following a street fight in New Orleans after a boxing event over the weekend.
Nate Diaz, a famous UFC fighter, has landed himself in trouble with the law. The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Diaz for his involvement in a street fight over the weekend. The charge against him is second-degree battery, which is a felony in Louisiana. MMAFighting was the first to report the news.
If convicted, Diaz could face up to eight years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. The incident reportedly occurred after Diaz attended a boxing event in New Orleans to support his teammate Chris Avil at Misfits & DAZN: X Series 6. After the event, Diaz got into a street fight.
The altercation was caught on camera, showing that Diaz choked out Rodney Petersen, who is a Logan Paul stunt double. Petersen was left unconscious in the street after being choked out by Diaz with a standing guillotine choke. Diaz has been known for his confrontations outside of the octagon and this altercation is one of many that he has been involved in over the years.
The incident has caused a lot of buzz in the media, with many speculating on the potential outcome of the case. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the legal proceedings unfold and what Diaz’s defense will be. Diaz has not made any comments regarding the issue so far. The UFC has also not commented on the matter, and it is unclear how this would impact Diaz’s career in the league, if at all. We will keep you updated on the developments of this story as more information emerges.