Nate Diaz Faces Civil Lawsuit Over 2023 New Orleans Street Fight

Former UFC fighter Nate Diaz is being sued for damages by Rodney Petersen, who claims he was injured during a confrontation last year.

Rodney Petersen, an amateur MMA fighter, has filed a lawsuit against Nate Diaz, alleging physical and emotional damages from a 2023 street fight.
Diaz, who is preparing for a boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, claims the altercation was in self-defense.
The Orleans Parish District Attorney's office dropped criminal charges against Diaz in September due to insufficient evidence.
Petersen's lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for injuries that allegedly required emergency medical intervention.
Diaz's representative, Zach Rosenfield, responded to the lawsuit with a dismissive 'LOL', signaling the defense's view of the claim as frivolous.