NATE DIAZ BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER, CONTROVERSIES AND NET WORTH

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Nathan Donald Diaz (born April 16, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer who is currently a free agent. Diaz is most known for his time spent fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought for over 15 years after winning The Ultimate Fighter 5.

NATE DIAZ PROFILE

Name	Nate Diaz
Real Name	Nathan Donald Diaz
Date of Birth	16 April 1985
Age	39 Years
Nationality	American
Occupation	Boxer and Martial Artist
Reigion	Christain
Net Worth	$15milion
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NATE DIAZ BIOGRAPHY

Nate is the son of Melissa (née Womble) and Robert Diaz, he was born of Mexican and Anglo heritage and raised in Stockton, California, with his brother Nick and sister Nina. He grew up in Lodi, California. At the age of 11, he began training in martial arts with his brother, Nick.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

He attended Tokay High School, Lodi, California.

CAREER

Prior to his official MMA career, Diaz competed in a bare knuckle MMA fight against Robert Limon on July 20, 2002, at the age of 17. Diaz was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 5, which exclusively featured lightweights, fighting on Jens Pulver’s team. After defeating Alvin Robinson and Junior Assunção via submission, Diaz demanded tougher opponents. He was given a match with Kurt Pellegrino at UFC Fight Night 13. Diaz faced Gray Maynard on January 11, 2010, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 20, a rematch from when the two met in the semi-finals of the TUF 5 lightweight tournament, which Diaz won.
After becoming a free agent, Diaz decided to enter into the sport of boxing. On March 13, 2024, it was announced that Diaz would face Jorge Masvidal on June 1, 2024 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California in a 10-round bout at light heavyweight. On May 7, 2024 it was reported that the fight was rescheduled for July 6, 2024 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.bOn May 13, 2024 the new event date was confirmed for July 6, 2024. Diaz won the bout by majority decision.

CONTROVERSIES

In October 2022, Diaz was involved in a brawl backstage at the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match and was removed from the event as a result.
In April 2023, footage emerged of Diaz getting involved in an altercation in the street that ended with him choking a man unconscious. Diaz was then issued a warrant and Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department on April 27, at 7:10 AM, facing a second-degree battery charge. Diaz’s attorney claimed that he acted in self-defense and he was released on a $10,000 bond.