Former Ultimate Fighting Championship star Nate Diaz will end up in court.
In April 2023, Diaz was arrested in New Orleans on suspicion of second-degree assault. Videos show Diaz choking Logan Paul impersonator and amateur MMA fighter Rodney Petersen Jr. into unconsciousness during a violent incident on Bourbon Street. Ta. Diaz and his team claim he acted in self-defense, and Petersen allegedly chased him to fight. The charges by the Orleans Parish district attorney were later dropped in September. On Thursday night, news broke that Petersen had filed a lawsuit against Diaz for damages sustained during the altercation.
Initial reports said Petersen suffered physical and psychological damage from the incident. Notably, Petersen is seeking compensation for damages and trauma, including loss of income and medical expenses. His wife, Bobbie Petersen, is also part of the lawsuit and alleges the loss of her consortium, the lack of love and support her husband was able to provide during her recovery, and the accompanying nursing care of her back to health. They are seeking damages for their care.
The fighter known as “Not Logan Paul” stepped into the boxing ring in January 2024 and suffered a first-round knockout loss to Tristan Hamm. Petersen bounced back two months later and defeated the comedian known as Cake Paul in an exhibition boxing match. Meanwhile, Diaz fought Jake Paul in a boxing match in August 2023, ultimately losing a decision. Diaz is currently scheduled to have a rematch with Jorge Masvidal under boxing rules in June.
Diaz’s attorney, Zach Rosenfield, released a statement to multiple news outlets. “LOL,” Rosenfield wrote in response to the lawsuit.
