Nate Diaz

Nathan Donald Diaz (born April 16, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist and a free agent. Diaz is widely recognized for his extensive career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed for over 15 years and won The Ultimate Fighter 5. Before joining the UFC, he also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Known for his skills, Diaz has received a remarkable 16 UFC bonus awards, the third most in the organization's history. Additionally, he ventured into professional boxing, but was defeated in his debut match against Jake Paul. Raised in Stockton, California, Diaz began his martial arts training at the age of 11 alongside his brother, Nick.