In late May MMA Junkie confirmed news that former Strikeforce champion and UFC title contender Nick Diaz had been arrested in Las Vegas. Diaz was reportedly taken into custody on May 24th on domestic violence charges, before being released on $18,000 bail. Friends of Diaz were quick to rush to his defense, attacking the alleged victim’s character and the nature of her relationship with the notable fighter.
Through a records request with the the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department, MMA Fighting obtained the arrest report from the incident, which provides more details of the case and potentially why Diaz ended up in custody.