Nate Diaz
Win
Submission (R4 · 2:52)UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson
- Pro record 22-13-0
- UFC record 16-11-0
- Outside the UFC 6-2-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 27 bouts · through 2022-09-10
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
27 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2022-09-10
16 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2022-09-10
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nate Diaz's professional MMA record?
Nate Diaz has a professional MMA record of 22-13-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Nate Diaz's UFC record?
Nate Diaz's UFC record is 16-11-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Nate Diaz fight next?
Nate Diaz does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Nate Diaz?
Nate Diaz is 41 years old, born April 16, 1985.
How tall is Nate Diaz?
Nate Diaz stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 193 cm (76") reach.
Where is Nate Diaz from?
Nate Diaz is from United States.
When was Nate Diaz's last fight?
Nate Diaz last fought on September 10, 2022 at UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson, defeating Tony Ferguson by submission in round 4.
What were the scorecards for Nate Diaz vs Leon Edwards?
Nate Diaz lost to Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 on June 12, 2021. All three judges (Junichiro Kamijo, Derek Cleary, Brad Frank) scored the fight 49-46 in Leon Edwards's favor.
What were the scorecards for Nate Diaz vs Anthony Pettis?
Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis by unanimous decision at UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 on August 17, 2019. The official scorecards were Ron McCarthy 30-27, Derek Cleary 30-27, Guilherme Bravo 29-28 (winner's score first).
Nate Diaz scouting report
Nate Diaz (United States), a welterweight, went 22-13 as a pro and 16-11 in the UFC (6-2 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale on June 23, 2007; two of his 16 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, ten by submission and four by decision; he won the lightweight final of The Ultimate Fighter 5. Last fight: submission win over Tony Ferguson, then 15-5 in the UFC, on September 10, 2022 (UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.
Nate Diaz vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 27 UFC bouts (5:37:19 of fight time).
| Stat | Diaz | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.61,544 in 5:37:19 | 4.3 | 61 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 44.6%1,544 of 3,464 landed | 48.3% | 28 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 41,348 in 5:37:19 | 3.9 | 59 |
| Significant strike defense | 52.9%1,511 of 2,859 avoided | 54.1% | 43 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.818 in 5:37:19 | 1.4 | 43 |
| Takedown accuracy | 26.5%18 of 68 landed | 35.2% | 29 |
| Takedown defense | 43.9%43 of 98 stopped | 66.6% | 3 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.226 in 5:37:19 | 0.4 | 93 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.24 in 5:37:19 | 0.5 | 28 |
| Control time | 14%47:16 of 5:37:19 | 19.1% | 46 |
| Average fight time | 12:3027 bouts | 10:52 | 79 |
| Height | 183 cm72″ | 183 cm72.1″ | |
| Reach | 193 cm76″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 16-11
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- WUFC record after this bout: 16-11-0Pro record now: 26-11-0UFC record entering: 15-5-0SUBR4 2:52UFC 279: Diaz vs. FergusonSep 10, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-11-0Pro record now: 22-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 10-2-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2Jun 12, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 15-10-0Pro record now: 35-17-0UFC record entering: 11-6-0KO/TKOR3 5:00UFC 244: Masvidal vs. DiazNov 2, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-9-0Pro record now: 24-10-0UFC record entering: 9-7-0DECUFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2Aug 17, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 14-9-0Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 7-1-0DECUFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2Aug 20, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-8-0Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 7-0-0SUBR2 4:12UFC 196: McGregor vs DiazMar 5, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-8-0Pro record now: 25-20-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0DECUFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-8-0Pro record now: 32-18-0UFC record entering: 11-5-0DECUFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs MiocicDec 13, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-7-0Pro record now: 13-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-2-1 (1 NC)KO/TKOR1 2:38The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate FinaleNov 30, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-7-0Pro record now: 22-9-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR2 3:44UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 20, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-6-0Pro record now: 24-7-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 8, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-5-0Pro record now: 39-19-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 10-2-0SUBR2 4:09UFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerMay 5, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-5-0Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 4-0-0DECUFC 141: Lesnar vs OvereemDec 30, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-5-0Pro record now: 35-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-2-0SUBR1 4:27UFC 135: Jones vs RampageSep 24, 2011Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0Pro record now: 19-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsApr 30, 2011Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0Pro record now: 22-4-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-0-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 125: ResolutionJan 1, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0Pro record now: 22-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 9-4-0SUBR3 4:02UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2Aug 28, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR1 2:47UFC 111: St-Pierre vs HardyMar 27, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0Pro record now: 13-7-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-0-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Maynard vs DiazJan 11, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Pro record now: 32-18-2 (3 NC)UFC record entering: 5-3-0SUBR2 2:13UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs GuillardSep 16, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Pro record now: 33-16-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Pro record now: 38-22-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0DECUFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2Jan 31, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0Pro record now: 36-16-1UFC record entering: 3-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs NeerSep 17, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0Pro record now: 16-7-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0SUBR2 3:06UFC Fight Night: Florian vs LauzonApr 2, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Pro record now: 15-9-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR1 3:39UFC Fight Night: Swick vs BurkmanJan 23, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 16-6-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR1 4:10UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs FlorianSep 19, 2007Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 15-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 0:20The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleJun 23, 2007Result & stats
