Nick Diaz Bio, Family, Career, Wife, Net Worth, Metrics

Let’s find out about former American mixed martial artist, Nick Diaz who is now a promoter. Furthermore, he also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since starting his career in 2001, he has competed in matches at UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, EliteXC, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), DREAM and Shooto.

Diaz is also a controversial figure who has been embroiled in several controversies and arrested as well. As the Daily Mail reports on May 25, 2018, he was arrested in Las Vegas, charged with domestic assault with felony domestic battery by a victim. If you want to find out more of its details than keep scrolling.

NICK DIAZ: BIO, FAMILY, EDUCATION

The player was born as Nicholas Robert Diaz on August 2, 1983, in Stockton, California, United States. He grew up with his two siblings: brother Nate (Nathan) Diaz and sister Nina Diaz. His younger brother Nate is also an American MMA and UFC player. Together, the two brothers champion cannabis and teach Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Lodi, California.

For his education, he had attended Tokay High School in Lodi. But he dropped out of school to pursue his career in sports. While at school, he became a member of the school swim team. Following his passion for wrestling and fighting game, he started participating in wrestling tournaments since his teenage years. However, he began training in karate and aikido at an early age. At the age of sixteen, he began training in Sambo and then Brazilian jiu-jitsu where he won the black belt from Cesar Gracie on May 8, 2007.

NICK DIAZ: CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIFE

From the year 2001, he started his professional career in wrestling or combat. After his eighteenth birthday, he joined MMA and won his first match against Mike Wick with a triangle choke at IFC Warriors Challenge 15. He then got his second victory after defeating Chris Lytle at IFC Warriors Challenge 17 for the IFC Welterweight Championship in July 2002. .

After his success in IFC, the UFC signed him and made his debut at UFC 44 competing against a Jeremy Jackson Trilogy. Then he decided to take Robbie Lawler, the future EliteXC middleweight champion, on the Octagon at UFC 47. Afterwards, before his UFC 57 match against Joe Riggs, he fought at a conference of official press for which the president of the UFC Dana White had to separate them.

He has also fought in PRIDE FC, EliteXC, Strikeforce and Dream. However, since 2015, he has not participated in any of the fights. During his career, he won 26 matches and lost 9. Additionally, he launched the MMA WAR MMA promotion in June 2013.

NICK DIAZ: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE

Coming to his personal life, well, he had a successful career before his retirement from the games. But as for his personal life, there is not much information, he revealed it. However, his current relationship status is not available in the media, nor is he a married man. Previously, before starting his professional MMA career, his girlfriend, Stephanie died by suicide while walking in front of traffic.

Additionally, in 2018, a video was released where a woman claimed to be Diaz’s girlfriend/wife. Also, she posted photos of a wedding ring with a random photo of Nick who has never seen a happy couple in his alleged bed. However, no one has come out and confirmed his claims.

Controversies and Legal Issues:

He seems to be a bit of a controversial figure who has been involved in a few controversies as well as legal issues. He participated in a group fight in April 2010 when Jason Miller entered the cage without proper approval. Afterwards, Miller along with five other participants was sentenced to a three-month suspension with fines ranging from $5,000 to $7,000.

In September 2015, the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for 5 years following a failed drug test and fined him $165,000. Later in 2016, his suspension was reduced to 18 months and $100,000 and officially lifted on August 1, 2016.

NICK DIAZ: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES

Diaz has gained international exposure and global attention which has allowed him to earn a good income. Additionally, he also launched the MMA WAR MMA promotion and has received around $2 million from Pay-Per-View to date. Hence, he has an estimated net worth of around $3 million.

The former MMA player is active on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram with personal and verified accounts. It looks like he’s gaining millions of followers everywhere he goes! The martial artist has around 1.3 million followers on his Instagram account while over 616,000 followers on his Twitter account . Additionally, he has a @OfficialNickDiaz209 Facebook profile with over 411.2k followers. If you can’t wait to catch up with the fierce veteran, here’s your chance.

NICK DIAZ: BODY MEASUREMENTS

The 36-year-old athlete is 6 feet or 1.82 meters tall and weighs around 77 kg. His body measures 40 inches in chest, 31 inches in waist, and 14.5 inches in biceps. Additionally, he has light brown hair color with brown eye color.