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Report: UFC Fighter Nick Diaz Arrested in Las Vegas for Allegedly Choking Woman

Nick Diaz has been charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation along with misdemeanor domestic battery after an alleged domestic violence incident in Las Vegas, Simon Samano and Steven Marrocco of MMA Junkie report.

Las Vegas police took Diaz, 34, to Clark County Detention Center after they responded to a call around 7:20 p.m. Thursday. A source with the Las Vegas police told MMA Junkie 12 units were dispatched to the scene, the alleged female victim was taken to the hospital and Diaz was aggressively antagonistic during the arrest.

Diaz is in custody and cannot post bail, which was set at $18,000, until after his court appearance at 9 a.