Diaz is clearly struggling financially; he’s been selling autographed UFC gloves on his Instagram nearly every day.
According to his own link, he’s sold 127 pairs for $50 each, totaling just over $6,000 before deducting the costs of shipping and purchasing the gloves. The kicker is that these gloves are likely counterfeit, or at the very least, older gloves painted gold, as UFC retails the new gloves for $249 on their website.
Ten pairs of replica gloves similar to the ones Diaz is selling cost $190, meaning Diaz is likely profiting roughly 50% on each sale.
He’s also attempted to launch an OF subscription where he’d like to share BJJ techniques. While Diaz is beloved, it’s hard to picture anyone serious about BJJ taking tips from an MMA legend in the Gi.
UFC legend Nick Diaz has come under fire from fans after sending a series of odd, blacked-out videos on the celebrity messaging platform Cameo. Diaz, who charges at least $209 for personalized greetings, pep talks, and Q&As, has been accused of scamming customers by delivering seemingly blank videos with static noise in the background.
Numerous disappointed fans have taken to social media and Cameo’s review section to express their frustration. One disgruntled customer wrote, “SCAM!!!!!! Nick Diaz is a scammer. Sent a 3-second black video with static in the back. WHAT A LOSER. Don’t go on this website if you don’t want to do it and just use people for their money. Weirdo tried to do something nice for a loved one and spent way too much money on this weirdo man.”
Another reviewer commented, “Are you kidding me?? A 3-second video of a black screen and talking in the background? Get off the dr*gs Nick, kids look up to you.”
The 41-year-old joined Cameo in March 2022. While 54 percent of his reviews are five-star ratings, a significant 39 percent of clients have given him the lowest possible rating, with 7 percent awarding two stars.
Diaz, known for his controversial career, faced a five-year ban from MMA in 2015 after testing positive for weed metabolites following UFC 138. The Nevada State Athletic Commission also imposed a $165,000 fine, which was later reduced to an 18-month suspension and a $100,000 fine upon appeal.
The Stockton native holds a 26-10 MMA record with 13 knockouts and eight submissions. He is scheduled to face Vicente Luque at UFC 310 in December, marking his return to the octagon since his loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 in 2021.
Nick is the older brother of Nate Diaz, another prominent figure in MMA who gained widespread recognition for his victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 196 in 2016.
