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Nate Diaz

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Cesar Gracie Fight TeamUFC
21
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws
81%
Finish Rate
5
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Nathan Donald Diaz is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer who is currently a free agent. Diaz is most known for his time spent fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought for over 15 years after winning The Ultimate Fighter 5. Prior to signing with the UFC, Diaz competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Diaz has the third most UFC bonus awards, with 16 in total. In 2012 he challenged for the UFC Lightweight Championship.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy45%
Takedown accuracy31%

4.57

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.77

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.05

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.29

avg

Submissions

0.16

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 193 cmUFC debut Jun. 23, 2007Born Stockton, United StatesTeam Gracie Fighter / Nick Diaz Academy - Lodi, CA

How He Wins

KO / TKO5
Decision4
Submission12

Finish Rate

81%
17 of 21
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts38 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesMike PerryH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2MVP MMA: Rousey vs. CaranoMay 16, 2026
WinUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R4UFC 279Sep 10, 2022
LossEnglandLeon EdwardsH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 263Jun 12, 2021
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3UFC 244Nov 2, 2019
WinUnited StatesAnthony PettisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 241Aug 17, 2019
LossIrelandConor McGregorH2HDecision (majority)R5UFC 202Aug 20, 2016
WinIrelandConor McGregorH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 196Mar 5, 2016
WinUnited StatesMichael JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015
LossBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. MiocicDec 13, 2014
WinUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HTKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate FinaleNov 30, 2013
LossUnited StatesJosh ThomsonH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R2UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. MelendezApr 20, 2013
LossUnited StatesBenson HendersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazDec 8, 2012
WinUnited StatesJim MillerH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. MillerMay 5, 2012
WinUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 141Dec 30, 2011
WinJapanTakanori GomiH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC 135Sep 24, 2011
LossCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 129Apr 30, 2011
LossSouth KoreaDong Hyun KimH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 125Jan 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesMarcus DavisH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R3UFC 118Aug 28, 2010
WinUnited StatesRory MarkhamH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 111Mar 27, 2010
LossUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. DiazJan 11, 2010
WinUnited StatesMelvin GuillardH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. GuillardSep 16, 2009
LossUnited StatesJoe StevensonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009
LossUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 94Jan 31, 2009
WinUnited StatesJosh NeerH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. NeerSep 17, 2008
WinUnited StatesKurt PellegrinoH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. LauzonApr 2, 2008
WinUnited StatesAlvin RobinsonH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. BurkmanJan 23, 2008
WinBrazilJunior AssunçãoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. FlorianSep 19, 2007
WinUnited StatesManny GamburyanH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleJun 23, 2007
WinUnited StatesGray MaynardH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team PennJun 14, 2007
LossBrazilHermes FrançaH2HSubmission (armbar)R2WEC 24Oct 12, 2006
WinUnited StatesDennis DavisH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Warrior Cup 1Aug 12, 2006
WinUnited StatesJoe HurleyH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2WEC 21Jun 15, 2006
WinUnited StatesGilbert RaelH2HTKO (punches)R1WEC 20May 5, 2006
WinTony JuaresTKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. GracieMar 10, 2006
LossJapanKoji OishiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament FinalsAug 27, 2005
WinUnited StatesAlejandro GarciaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R3WEC 12Oct 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesCorey HillH2HSubmission (triangle choke)3:02(air date)—
WinRob EmersonSubmission (rear-naked choke)4:45(air date)—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.