Nate Diaz

21-14-0★ 16bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Boxing 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Mike Perry · TKO · May 16, 2026

21-14-0 · 17 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Tony FergusonSUB · R4 2:52

UFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson·September 10, 2022

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Nate Diaz holds a professional MMA record of 21-14-0. Diaz has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Diaz lands 4.58 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Diaz also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: September 10, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Apr 16, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Stockton, California, United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Mike Perry
Rousey vs. Carano· May 16, 2026· Welterweight· 21-14 vs 15-8
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Welterweight· 21-13 vs 25-8
SUB
R4 · 2:52
POTN
LOSS
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021· Welterweight· 20-13 vs 19-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Welterweight· 20-12 vs 35-13
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Welterweight· 20-11 vs 22-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Welterweight· 19-11 vs 20-3
MD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Welterweight· 19-10 vs 19-3
SUB
R2 · 4:12
FOTN + POTN
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Lightweight· 18-10 vs 16-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Lightweight· 17-10 vs 23-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gray Maynard
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Lightweight· 17-9 vs 11-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:38
KOTN
LOSS
vs Josh Thomson
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 16-9 vs 22-5
TKO
R2 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Benson HendersonTitle bout
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 18-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 21-4
SUB
R2 · 4:09
SOTN
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 17-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Takanori Gomi
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· Sep 24, 2011· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 31-8
SUB
R1 · 4:27
SOTN
LOSS
vs Rory MacDonald
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 14-0-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcus Davis
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· Aug 28, 2010· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 17-7
SUB
R3 · 4:02
FOTN
WIN
vs Rory Markham
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 16-6
TKO
R1 · 2:47
LOSS
vs Gray Maynard
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 11-5 vs 9-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 24-8-2
SUB
R2 · 2:13
SOTN
LOSS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs United Kingdom Finale· Jun 20, 2009· Lightweight· 10-4 vs 30-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Clay Guida
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 25-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Josh Neer
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 24-7-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 12-4
SUB
R2 · 3:06
SOTN
WIN
vs Alvin Robinson
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 9-3
SUB
R1 · 3:39
SOTN
WIN
vs Junior Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Ultimate Fighter 5 Lightweight· 6-2 vs 6-2
SUB
R2 · 0:20
LOSS
vs Hermes FrancaTitle bout
WEC 24: Full Force· Oct 11, 2006· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 17-5
SUB
R2 · 2:46
WIN
vs Dennis Davis
California Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 5-1 vs 10-5
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Hurley
WEC 21: Tapout· Jun 15, 2006· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 2:03
WIN
vs Gilbert Rael
WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem· May 4, 2006· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Tony Juarez
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 3:23
LOSS
vs Koji Oishi
Pancrase 152· Aug 27, 2005· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 12-4-3
UD
WIN
vs Alejandro Garcia
WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 20, 2004· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R3 · 2:17

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJBoxing

2012Black belt · BJJ · Cesar Gracie
2007Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Lightweight
WEC Lightweight Championship · WEC
AGE 11Started in BJJ
AGE 18Started in Other

Camp

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu / Gracie Fighter · Stockton, United States
Nick Diaz Academy · Stockton, United States Founder

Coaches

Cesar Gracie · Grappling coach
Richard Perez · Boxing coach

Training partners

Nick Diaz
Jake Shields
Gilbert Melendez

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Iron Chin

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power53

Kick power55

Punch speed58

Kick speed58

Accuracy70

Takedowns59

Ground striking64

Submissions97

Chin96

Body strength65

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-14-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.58per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.00per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.80per 15 min

26% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.58per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.00per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.80per 15 min

26% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Nate Diaz sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Nate Diaz has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×8★ Performance of the Night ×2★ KO of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×5

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 9 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Nate Diaz earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Nate Diaz's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #4 Lightweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 247

Lightweight

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1567▼9
Peak: 1853May 5, 2012
Rated fights: 35

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nate Diaz fight next?

Nate Diaz has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nate Diaz's record?

Nate Diaz's professional MMA record is 21-14-0.

Who is Nate Diaz fighting next?

Nate Diaz's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nate Diaz fight last?

Nate Diaz most recently fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson on Saturday, September 10, 2022, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Nate Diaz fight in?

Nate Diaz fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Nate Diaz have?

Nate Diaz has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Nate Diaz won?

Nate Diaz has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses: 8× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 5× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Nate Diaz weigh?

Nate Diaz weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Nate Diaz's reach?

Nate Diaz has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is 41 years old (born Apr 16, 1985).

Where is Nate Diaz from?

Nate Diaz is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY