Nick Diaz

26-10-0★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Boxing 1-0Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Robbie Lawler · TKO · Sep 25, 2021

26-10-0 · 21 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Robbie LawlerTKO · R3 0:44

UFCUFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega·September 25, 2021

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Nick Diaz holds a professional MMA record of 26-10-0. Diaz has won 26 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Diaz lands 4.26 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. Diaz also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Diaz also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: September 25, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Aug 2, 1983
Age: 43
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Stockton, California, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Middleweight· 26-10 vs 29-15
TKO
R3 · 0:44
NC
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 26-9 vs 33-6
Overturned
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Georges St-PierreTitle bout
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Welterweight· 26-9 vs 24-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Carlos ConditTitle bout
UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Interim Welterweight· 26-8 vs 28-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs BJ Penn
UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Welterweight· 26-7 vs 16-8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Paul Daley×4Title bout · Title win #4
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley· Apr 8, 2011· Welterweight· 25-7 vs 27-10-2
TKO
R1 · 4:57
WIN
vs Evangelista Santos×3Title bout · Title win #3
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Cyborg· Jan 28, 2011· Welterweight· 24-7 vs 18-14
SUB
R2 · 4:50
WIN
vs KJ Noons×2Title bout · Title win #2
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Noons 2· Oct 8, 2010· Welterweight· 23-7 vs 10-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hayato Sakurai
Dream 14· May 29, 2010· Welterweight· 22-7 vs 35-11-2
SUB
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs Marius Zaromskis×1Title bout · Title win #1
Strikeforce - Miami· Jan 30, 2010· Welterweight· 21-7 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 4:38
WIN
vs Scott Smith
Strikeforce: Lawler vs Shields· Jun 5, 2009· Catchweight· 20-7 vs 16-6
SUB
R3 · 1:41
WIN
vs Frank Shamrock
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Diaz· Apr 10, 2009· Catchweight· 19-7 vs 23-10-2
TKO
R2 · 3:57
WIN
vs Thomas Denny
EliteXC: Unfinished Business· Jul 26, 2008· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 26-17
TKO
R2 · 0:30
WIN
vs Muhsin Corbbrey
EliteXC: Return of the King· Jun 14, 2008· Welterweight· 17-7 vs 8-4
TKO
R3 · 3:59
WIN
vs Katsuya Inoue
Dream 3· May 11, 2008· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 16-6-3
TKO
R1 · 6:45
LOSS
vs KJ Noons
EliteXC: Renegade· Nov 10, 2007· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Aina
EliteXC: Uprising· Sep 15, 2007· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 9-6-1
SD
NC
vs Takanori Gomi
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 33: Second Coming· Feb 24, 2007· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 26-3
NC
R2 · 1:46
WIN
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 15-3
TKO
R2 · 2:27
WIN
vs Josh Neer
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 25, 2006· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 17-5-1
SUB
R3 · 1:42
SOTN
WIN
vs Ray Steinbeiss
California Regional· May 13, 2006· 12-6 vs 8-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Sean Sherk
UFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Welterweight· 11-6 vs 31-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joe Riggs
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 24-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Franklin Finale· Nov 5, 2005· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 14-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Koji Oishi
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 11-4-3
TKO
R1 · 1:24
WIN
vs Drew Fickett
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 24-3
TKO
R1 · 4:40
LOSS
vs Karo Parisyan
UFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 20, 2004· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 12-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 47: IT'S ON· Apr 2, 2004· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 8-2
TKO
R2 · 1:31
WIN
vs Jeremy Jackson
UFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 6-4
SUB
R3 · 2:04
WIN
vs Jeremy Jackson
IFC: Warriors Challenge 18· Jul 19, 2003· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 6-3
TKO
R1 · 4:17
WIN
vs Joe Hurley×1Title bout · Title win #1
WEC 6: Return of a Legend· Mar 26, 2003· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 11-3
SUB
R1 · 1:55
LOSS
vs Kuniyoshi Hironaka
Shooto: Year End Show 2002· Dec 14, 2002· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 5-1
SD
WIN
vs Harris Sarmiento
Warriors Quest 8· Oct 24, 2002· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 0-3
TKO
R2 · 1:47
WIN
vs Blaine Tyler
California Regional· Sep 28, 2002· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Adam Lynn
California Regional· Sep 28, 2002· 3-0 vs 2-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Jeremy Jackson
California Regional· Sep 28, 2002· 2-1 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Lytle
IFC: Warriors Challenge 17· Jul 12, 2002· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 9-7-5
SD
WIN
vs Mike Wick
IFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:43

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Fight DNA

Volume Striker

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

Bottomless Gas Tank

100 · best in division

Punch power88

Kick power85

Punch speed94

Kick speed90

Accuracy94

Takedowns87

Ground striking91

Submissions95

Chin94

Body strength91

Cardio100

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.26per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.89per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.03per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-7-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.26per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.89per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.03per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

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

All MMA

#11 Most submission attempts, Welterweight13

UFC

Bonus résumé

Nick Diaz has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: Unranked
Peak: #3 Welterweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 29

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1655▼10
Peak: 1867Oct 29, 2011
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nick Diaz fight next?

Nick Diaz has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nick Diaz's record?

Nick Diaz's professional MMA record is 26-10-0.

Who is Nick Diaz fighting next?

Nick Diaz's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nick Diaz fight last?

Nick Diaz most recently fought Robbie Lawler at UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega on Saturday, September 25, 2021, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Nick Diaz fight in?

Nick Diaz fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Nick Diaz have?

Nick Diaz has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Nick Diaz won?

Nick Diaz has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Nick Diaz?

Nick Diaz is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Nick Diaz weigh?

Nick Diaz weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Nick Diaz's reach?

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

How old is Nick Diaz?

Nick Diaz is 43 years old (born Aug 2, 1983).

Where is Nick Diaz from?

Nick Diaz is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY