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Diego Nunes

"The Gun"

BrazilBrazilAge 43Evolucao Thai
25
Wins
10
Losses
0
Draws
72%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
10
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Diego Torresean Nunes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. A professional since 2004, he has fought for the UFC, WEC, Bellator MMA, RXF, Fight Nights Global, and the Rizin Fighting Federation.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy45%

2.72

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.59

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.18

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.55

avg

Submissions

0.27

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Jan. 2, 2011Born Caxias do Sul, Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision7
Submission10

Finish Rate

72%
18 of 25
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts35 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinJapanKiichi KunimotoH2HKO (punches)R1Fire Cage FC 1Feb 22, 2025
WinColombiaMauricio OtaloraH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Cage FS 15Mar 15, 2024
LossBrazilPaulo Ricardo RodriguesH2HDisqualification (illegal soccer kick)—Falcon MMA 2Nov 4, 2023
LossBrazilRonys TorresH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Centurion FC: Rex RedemptorMay 26, 2023
WinSwedenSimon SköldH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Superior Challenge 19May 11, 2019
LossJapanYusuke YachiH2HDecision (split)R3Rizin 10May 6, 2018
WinCorneliu LascărSubmission (guillotine choke)R3RXF 29: All StarsDec 18, 2017
WinSwedenMichel ErsoyH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Superior Challenge 16Dec 2, 2017
WinRadu MihatuKO (punch)R1Magnum Fighting Championship 2Jul 22, 2017
LossRussiaRasul MirzaevH2HTKO (punches)R1Fight Nights Global 51: Pavlovich vs. GelegaevSep 25, 2016
WinNorwayJoachim HansenH2HKO (punch)R2Superior Challenge 11Nov 29, 2014
LossUnited StatesMatt BessetteH2HDecision (split)R3Bellator 110Feb 28, 2014
LossBrazilPatrício FreireH2HKO (punch)R1Bellator 99Sep 13, 2013
LossUnited StatesNik LentzH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on FX: Belfort vs. BispingJan 19, 2013
WinUnited StatesBart PalaszewskiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on FX: Browne vs. BigfootOct 5, 2012
LossGermanyDennis SiverH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. SilvaApr 14, 2012
WinManvel GamburyanDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 141Dec 30, 2011
LossUnited StatesKenny FlorianH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 131Jun 11, 2011
WinMike BrownH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 125Jan 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesTyler TonerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 51Sep 30, 2010
WinBrazilRaphael AssunçãoH2HDecision (split)R3WEC 49Jun 20, 2010
LossUnited StatesLC DavisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 44Nov 18, 2009
WinBrazilRafael DiasH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 42Aug 9, 2009
WinUnited StatesCole ProvinceH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 37: Torres vs. TapiaDec 3, 2008
WinBrazilMarcelo FrancaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Shooto: Brazil 8Aug 30, 2008
WinBrazilHenrique MelloH2HKO (head kick)R1Top Fighting Championships 3May 2, 2007
WinBrazilLuciano Dos SantosH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Sul Fight Championship 1Sep 16, 2006
WinJetron AzevedoSubmission (armbar)R1Storm Samurai 10Jan 28, 2006
WinPiri PiriH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Floripa Fight 1Nov 26, 2005
WinEinstein SantanaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Battle Front 1May 29, 2005
WinJorge dos Santos VelhoTKOR1GP: Tornado 5Mar 19, 2005
WinGiovani DinizKON/AProfight Championships 3Jan 31, 2005
WinBrazilLindomar SilvaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)N/AGP: Tornado 3Oct 28, 2004
WinMichel MichelH2HKOR1GP: Tornado 2Jul 18, 2004
WinJorge dos Santos VelhoTKO (punches)R2Copa Gaucha: Fight Center 2May 15, 2004

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.