Nate Diaz: A Master of the Triangle Choke from Day One

Nate Diaz, the famous fighter from Stockton, has been a big name in combat sports for over two decades. His journey started with a win that he would later repeat, showing off his signature move. This move, a triangle choke, became his trademark. Diaz didn't just fight in the UFC. He also competed in other big leagues like Strikeforce and Pancrase before joining the WEC. But it was in the UFC where he truly shone. His first big win in the UFC came when he won The Ultimate Fighter 5. On that card, he shared the stage with another UFC legend, Chael Sonnen. In his first UFC fight at lightweight, Diaz showed his skills early on. He used his patented triangle choke to win. With advice from his older brother Nick, Diaz locked in the choke and made his opponent tap out. This win set the tone for his career. Years later, Diaz repeated this move in the Octagon, earning him even more fame. His ability to pull off this submission from his back became one of his most celebrated moments. Before his famous fight with Kurt Pellegrino, Diaz had a strong start in the UFC. He won his first five fights, including three submissions. Two of those wins came from his signature triangle choke. But it was his fight with Pellegrino that really put him on the map.