Why has an arrest warrant been issued for former UFC star Nate Diaz?

Following a video on social media which appears to show his violent conduct, the former MMA and UFC star has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Paul RudderEnglish_ASUpdate: Apr 25th, 2023 11:32 EDT

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No stranger to controversy, the American fighter is going to have some explaining to do to say the least, after video circulated on social media which appeared to show him engaged in a physical altercation.

Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz

According to recent reports, New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for MMA star Nate Diaz on Monday, after he was found to have been involved in a physical altercation outside of a bar in the city on Friday night. As per a police spokesperson, the warrant has been issued for suspicion of second-degree battery, though additional details about the scenario remain unclear. At the time of writing, Diaz was not yet known to be in the custody of law enforcement officials.

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