Former UFC star Nate Diaz has been charged with battery after an alleged altercation with a Las Vegas nightclub employee. The incident occurred on August 25, just after midnight, at Omnia nightclub in Caesars Palace.
Nate Diaz Faces Charges
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Nate Diaz and his group were causing a delay in the cashier line when an Omnia security guard approached them. Witnesses claimed Diaz became physical, pushing the guard.
After the guard shoved him back, Diaz allegedly struck the man in the face with an open right hand. This description aligns with a video that surfaced in September, showing Diaz involved in a shoving match with the man, followed by a swipe that knocked the man’s glasses off.
Nate Diaz, fromStockton, California, gained fame during his 15-year career in the UFC, where he won The Ultimate Fighter season 5 and competed in both lightweight and welterweight divisions. He has notable victories over high-profile opponents like Conor McGregor. Known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and boxing skills, Diaz has earned multiple Fight of the Night awards and challenged for the UFC Lightweight Championship. He has since fought in boxing matches, losing to Jake Paul but defeating Jorge Masvidal.
The altercation was broken up by other security guards, and when officers arrived, Diaz had already left the scene. A misdemeanor arrest warrant has since been issued for the 39-year-old.
