Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Welterweight division. Nick Diaz holds a professional record of 26-10-0, including 7-7-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 4 came by knockout or TKO, 2 by submission and 1 by decision. Nick Diaz stands 6'1", has a 76-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 43 years old. Nick Diaz is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Nick Diaz profile
| Division | Welterweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 26-10-0 |
| UFC record | 7-7-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Active |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 43 |
| Date of birth | 1983-08-02 |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Reach | 76" |
| Leg reach | 40" |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Last weigh-in | 185.5 lbs |
| Current streak | L1 |
| Total octagon time | 3h 25m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.26 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.89 |
| Striking accuracy | 41.7% |
| Striking defense | 54.1% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.22 |
| Strikes to the head | 69.4% |
| Strikes to the body | 24.3% |
| Strikes to the legs | 6.3% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.03 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 62.8% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.95 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 118 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 4 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 2 |
| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
Nick Diaz recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-25 | UFC | UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega | Robbie Lawler | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2015-01-31 | UFC | UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz | Anderson Silva | no contest | No Contest (overturned) |
| 2013-03-16 | UFC | UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz | Georges St. Pierre | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-02-04 | UFC | UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit | Carlos Condit | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-10-29 | UFC | UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz | B.J. Penn | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-04-09 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Daley | Paul Daley | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2011-01-29 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Cyborg | Evangelista Cyborg dos Santos | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2010-10-09 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Noons 2 | K.J. Noons | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-05-29 | Dream | Dream - Dream 14 | Hayato Sakurai | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2010-01-30 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Miami | Marius Zaromskis | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2009-06-06 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Lawler vs. Shields | Scott Smith | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2009-04-11 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. Diaz | Frank Shamrock | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-07-26 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Unfinished Business | Thomas Denny | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-06-14 | EliteXC | EliteXC - The Return of the King | Muhsin Corbbrey | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-05-11 | Dream 3 | Dream 3 - Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Quarterfinals | Katsuya Inoue | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2007-11-10 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Renegade | K.J. Noons | loss | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2007-09-15 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Uprising | Mike Aina | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2007-02-24 | Pride 33 | Pride 33 - Second Coming | Takanori Gomi | no contest | No Contest (Overturned by NSAC) |
| 2006-11-18 | UFC | UFC 65: Bad Intentions | Gleison Tibau | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2006-08-26 | UFC | UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral | Josh Neer | win | Kimura From Side Control |
| 2006-05-13 | ICFO 1 | ICFO 1 - Stockton | Ray Steinbeiss | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2006-04-15 | UFC | UFC 59: Reality Check | Sean Sherk | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2006-02-04 | UFC | UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 | Joe Riggs | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2005-11-05 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale | Diego Sanchez | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2005-06-04 | UFC | UFC 53: Heavy Hitters | Koji Oishi | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2005-02-05 | UFC | UFC 51: Super Saturday | Drew Fickett | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2004-08-21 | UFC | UFC 49: Unfinished Business | Karo Parisyan | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2004-04-02 | UFC | UFC 47: It's On! | Robbie Lawler | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2003-09-26 | UFC | UFC 44: Undisputed | Jeremy Jackson | win | Armbar From Bottom Guard |
| 2003-07-19 | IFC WC 18 | IFC WC 18 - Big Valley Brawl | Jeremy Jackson | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2003-03-27 | WEC 6 | WEC 6 - Return of a Legend | Joe Hurley | win | Submission (Kimura) |
| 2002-12-14 | Shooto | Shooto - Year End Show 2002 | Kuniyoshi Hironaka | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2002-10-24 | Warriors Quest 8 | Warriors Quest 8 - Young Guns | Harris Sarmiento | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2002-09-28 | UA 4 | UA 4 - King of the Mountain | Blaine Tyler | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2002-09-28 | UA 4 | UA 4 - King of the Mountain | Adam Lynn | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2002-09-28 | UA 4 | UA 4 - King of the Mountain | Jeremy Jackson | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2002-07-12 | IFC WC 17 | IFC WC 17 - Warriors Challenge 17 | Chris Lytle | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2001-08-31 | IFC WC 15 | IFC WC 15 - Warriors Challenge 15 | Mike Wick | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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