Nate Diaz Biography:

Nathan Diaz is a promising mixed martial arts fighter from Stockton, California. He is affiliated with Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He stands at 5 feet, 8 inches and weighs 155 pounds. His MMA statistics include 5 wins (2 technical knockouts and 3 submissions) and 2 losses (1 submission, 1 decision). Diaz has competed several times in the World Extreme Cagefighting events, where he faced off with other MMA fighters like Hermes Francia, Joe Hurley, Gil Rael, Koji Oishi and Alex Garcia. He is a graduate of Tokay High in Lodi, California and was a student at Plaza Robles Continuation High in Stockton. His older brother is UFC veteran Nicholas Robert “Nick” Diaz. He enjoys listening to the music of Eminem, Tool and Led Zeppelin.

Currently, Diaz joins 15 other lightweight contenders in SpikeTV’s Ultimate Fighter 5.

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