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Ex-UFC Star Nate Diaz Turns Himself in After New Orleans Street Brawl

Diaz’s representative said the elite mixed martial artist was acting in self-defense.

Nate Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department on Thursday morning after being filmed appearing to choke a man unconscious during a brawl on Bourbon Street. The alleged victim, 1-0 pro boxer and amateur MMA fighter Rodney Peterson, said he suffered a head injury after Diaz allegedly choked him out on the concrete. Diaz, a former UFC superstar who is slated to fight influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Aug. 5, is charged with second-degree battery. “Nate voluntarily turned himself into the New Orleans Police Department this morning approximately at 7:10AM CT,” said Zach Rosenfield, a representative for Diaz. “We continue to look forward to presenting all the evidence and videos that show Nate was acting in self-defense.” Diaz could face up to eight years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine if found guilty.