It appears that Nate Diaz’s bad-boy antics have come back to haunt him. Last year, the longtime UFC fan favorite got into a scuffle with Rodney Peterson, a social media influencer known for his striking resemblance to Logan Paul. Peterson often goes by the moniker “Not Logan Paul.” The incident took place in New Orleans, where Diaz choked Peterson out and left him lying in the street. The entire ordeal was caught on camera, leading to Diaz’s arrest and subsequent charge of second-degree battery in April 2023.
Fast forward 12 months, and Peterson is now moving forward with a civil suit against Diaz. The legal representative for Nate Diaz, Zach Rosenfield, doesn’t seem to be taking it seriously at the moment. However, the situation remains tense as both parties navigate the legal proceedings.
🚨| Social media influencer Rodney Peterson, a.k.a ‘Not Logan Paul’, has filed a civil suit against Nate Diaz in relation to a street fight they had in New Orleans last year.
Diaz’s representative Zach Rosenfield replied to the news with the word, “lol.”
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The encounter between Diaz and Peterson occurred outside the Misfits Boxing 6 event in New Orleans, Louisiana. Diaz, a former UFC slugger, found himself in trouble after throwing a water bottle at TV star Chase DeMoor during the event. Peterson, who bears a striking resemblance to Logan Paul, discovered the consequences of messing with an angered Diaz on the streets, albeit the hard way.
Almost five years after their infamous UFC 244 encounter, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are stepping into the ring once again. However, this time, they will compete in boxing rather than MMA. Diaz, having previously dipped his toe into the world of pugilism with a losing effort against controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, seeks payback for the gnarly facial injury that cost him his fight with “Gamebred” back in 2019. Jorge Masvidal, who stepped away from the UFC last year after a series of losses will box for the first time in 19 years.
Nate Diaz’s Legal Troubles
While Diaz prepares for his upcoming boxing showdown, he must also contend with the civil suit filed by Rodney Peterson. The “Not Logan Paul” lookalike is seeking justice for the street brawl that left him choked out by Diaz. As the legal battle unfolds, Diaz’s representative, Zach Rosenfield, remains unfazed, responding to the news with a simple “lol.” Whether this legal drama will impact Diaz’s boxing career remains to be seen.
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