Nate Diaz is undeniably one of the most popular and followed UFC superstars of all time. Known for his unique persona and unapologetic attitude, Diaz often finds himself in heated altercations, not just with UFC fighters but also with random individuals. While fans are drawn to his fiery nature and raw authenticity, these incidents don’t always come without consequences.
Earlier this year, Diaz got into a public altercation with YouTuber Logan Paul‘s lookalike and choked him out. Later, the individual decided to due Diaz, which has now put the fighter in some legal trouble. In a recent podcast, UFC superstar Sean O’Malley talked about this incident and condemned the lookalike.Â
You can’t walk towards a gangster like that. You know who Nate Diaz is. So, don’t walk towards him at all.Â
Sean O’Malley via Jake Shields’ Fight Back PodcastÂ
Throughout his time in the UFC, Diaz has always maintained his gangster personality and has given fans some iconic moments. The younger Diaz carried his brother Nick Diaz‘s legacy and became a household name. All this made Diaz the superstar he is now, but that has come with a variety of controversies.Â
Diaz doesn’t like it when he feels disrespected and is already ready to fight with anyone along with his entourage. Recently, they got into a bottle-throwing altercation with Islam Makhachev‘s team at UFC 310. The viral fight was just a demonstration of the historic mutual rivalry between these two teams.
UFC legend talks about Nate Diaz’s boxing debutÂ
Since leaving UFC, Nate Diaz has ventured into boxing and fought YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul last year. It was an entertaining fight, but the Stockton native failed to register a win. Paul, on the other hand, put on a great performance and managed to knock down Diaz in the fight.Â
Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul (via X)Irrespective of Diaz’s massive experience in MMA, Paul’s boxing strategy won him the fight via unanimous decision. UFC legend Tito Ortiz saw that fight and supported Diaz. In a recent interview, he talked about it in detail.
I have nothing but respect but Nate Diaz. He’s a gangster. He wasn’t even that great of a shape and he came in and f**** showed heart. He came forward the whole time…that’s a warrior, that’s a gangster.
Tito Ortiz via The JAXXON PodcastÂ
After losing his first boxing bout, Diaz fought former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal earlier this year. Fans were hyped about the fight, and Diaz won the fight via majority decision. However, some complications in the contract led to the fighter suing the promotion. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see what Diaz does next.
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