Diego Nunes
BrazilLast 5Last fight: Win vs Kiichi Kunimoto · TKO · Feb 22, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Diego Nunes holds a professional MMA record of 25-10-0. Nunes has won 25 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Nunes lands 2.96 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 6, 2018. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, BELLATOR, UFC, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 67"170 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Nov 30, 1982
- Age
- 43
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Career history
- WINFIRE CAGE FC 1· Feb 22, 2025· Welterweight· 25-10 vs 20-12-2TKOR1 · 1:18
- WINvs Mauricio OtaloraCage FS 15· Mar 15, 2024· Lightweight· 24-10 vs 23-17SUBR1 · 0:46
- LOSSvs Paulo Ricardo RodriguesFalcon MMA 2· Nov 4, 2023· Lightweight· 23-10 vs 15-18-1DQ
- LOSSvs Ronys TorresCenturion FC· May 26, 2023· Welterweight· 23-9 vs 41-8UD
- WINvs Simon Skold×2Title bout · Title win #2Superior Challenge 19· May 11, 2019· Featherweight· 23-8 vs 9-7SUBR1 · 2:55
- LOSSvs Yusuke YachiRIZIN 10· May 6, 2018· Lightweight· 22-8 vs 20-6SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Corneliu Rotaru LascarRXF 29: MMA Allstars 4· Dec 18, 2017· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 5-3SUBR3 · 4:45
- WINvs Michel Ersoy×1Title bout · Title win #1Superior Challenge 16· Dec 2, 2017· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 6-4SUBR2 · 0:54
- WINvs Radu MihaitaMagnum FC 2· Jul 22, 2017· Lightweight· 20-7 vs 1-5TKOR1 · 0:25
- LOSSFight Nights Global 51· Sep 25, 2016· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 17-0TKOR1 · 1:45
- WINSuperior Challenge 11· Nov 29, 2014· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 23-13-1TKOR2 · 1:51
- LOSSBellator MMA: Bellator 110· Feb 28, 2014· Featherweight· 18-6 vs 13-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellator MMA: Bellator 99· Sep 12, 2013· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 19-2KOR1 · 1:19
- LOSSvs Nik LentzUFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 23-5-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Featherweight· 18-3 vs 37-16FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Dennis SiverUFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 15, 2012· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 20-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 11-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· Jun 11, 2011· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 14-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mike BrownUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 23-7SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tyler TonerWEC 51: Aldo vs Gamburyan· Sep 29, 2010· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINWEC 49: Varner vs Shalorus· Jun 19, 2010· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 14-3SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs L.C. DavisWEC 44: Brown vs Aldo· Nov 17, 2009· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 15-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Rafael DiasWEC 42: Torres vs Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 12-6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINWEC 37: Torres vs Tapia· Dec 2, 2008· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Marcelo FrançaShooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 11-0 vs 3-3SUB
- WINvs Henrique MelloRio de Janeiro Regional· May 2, 2007· 10-0 vs 4-2TKO
- WINvs Luciano dos SantosSanta Catarina Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 9-0 vs 2-2SUB
- WINvs Jetron PereiraStorm Samurai· Jan 28, 2006· 8-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentSanta Catarina Regional· Nov 26, 2005· 7-0SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentBrazil Regional· May 29, 2005· 6-0SUB
- WINvs Jorge VelhoRio Grande do Sul Regional· Mar 19, 2005· 5-0 vs 1-4TKO
- WINvs Giovani DinizRio Grande do Sul Regional· Jan 31, 2005· 4-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Lindomar SilvaBrazil Regional· Oct 28, 2004· 3-0 vs 2-1SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentBrazil Regional· Jul 18, 2004· 2-0TKO
- WINvs Jorge VelhoRio Grande do Sul Regional· May 15, 2004· 1-0 vs 1-3TKO
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Evolucao Thai
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Diego Nunes sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Diego Nunes has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Diego Nunes earns per fight.
RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection
Diego Nunes's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #9 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Jul 28, 2019
- Times ranked
- 3
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1604▲10
- Peak
- 1751Jan 2, 2011
- Rated fights
- 32
Frequently asked questions
When does Diego Nunes fight next?
Diego Nunes has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Diego Nunes's record?
Diego Nunes's professional MMA record is 25-10-0.
Who is Diego Nunes fighting next?
Diego Nunes's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Diego Nunes fight last?
Diego Nunes most recently fought Yusuke Yachi at RIZIN 10 on Sunday, May 6, 2018, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Diego Nunes fight in?
Diego Nunes fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Diego Nunes have?
Diego Nunes has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Diego Nunes won?
Diego Nunes has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Diego Nunes?
Diego Nunes is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.
How much does Diego Nunes weigh?
Diego Nunes weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Diego Nunes's reach?
Diego Nunes has a reach of 67" (170 cm).
How old is Diego Nunes?
Diego Nunes is 43 years old (born Nov 30, 1982).
Where is Diego Nunes from?
Diego Nunes is from Brazil.
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