WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Nate Diaz
22-13
Age
38
Height
6'1"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
11:35
Gym
Gracie Fighter / Nick Diaz Academy - Lodi, CA
Wins By
5 KO · 13 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 5R3 5R4 1
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
82%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Stockton, United States
Fight History
LOSS
GM
vs Gray Maynard
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Junior Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
R1 4:10
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard·R1 4:10
WIN
AR
vs Alvin Robinson
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:39
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:39
WIN
KP
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 3:06
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 3:06
WIN
JN
vs Josh Neer
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
R2 2:13
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard·R2 2:13
WIN
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R4 2:52
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R4 2:52
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cuts
R3 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cuts·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Conor McGregor
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:12
WIN
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Takanori Gomi
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· 2011-09-24
Submission
Armbar From Bottom
R1 4:27
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom·R1 4:27
LOSS
RM
vs Rory MacDonald
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DH
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MD
vs Marcus Davis
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground Technical Submission
R3 4:02
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R3 4:02
WIN
RM
vs Rory Markham
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 2:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:47
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· 2009-01-31
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GM
vs Gray Maynard
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:38
LOSS
JS
vs Joe Stevenson
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Manvel Gamburyan
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
Submission
Injury Shoulder Injury
R2 0:20
SubmissionInjury Shoulder Injury·R2 0:20
LOSS
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
R2 4:09
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 4:09
LOSS
JT
vs Josh Thomson
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 3:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:44
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.6/min
Grappling
1.05 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Nate adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
88%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
38%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Spinning
38%
⭐Other
Knees
38%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (88%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (163%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 277% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
17% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
10
83% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (8 techniques, 10 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#61
10% of subs
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
#12
20% of subs
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#22
20% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#31
10% of subs
Armbar From Bottom
#51
10% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
Technical Submission
#41
10% of subs
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
#81
10% of subs
Other
Injury
Shoulder Injury
#71
10% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 83% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 8 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 10 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 82% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 13 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (124% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc73%
Clinch
69% acc22%
Ground
65% acc5%
Striking Differential+0.80/min
4.57 landed/min3.77 absorbed/min
4.57
Landed/Min
3.77
Absorbed/Min
0.16
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1694
Sig. Strikes Attempted3746
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.9 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
17
Defended
68
Total
85
1.05
TD / 15min
1.29
Sub / 15min
17
TD Landed
85
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
36
Landed
136
Attempted
27%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
26 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
31%
R3
15%
Key Insights
TD defense at 42% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.29/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Prolific submission hunter: 26 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
3,088
1.52
Ratio
Absorbed
2,038
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
8/12
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.6
High
Strikes/Min
6.9
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
124%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.52x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 124% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 27 fights
R1 Control
0:41
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
0:49
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.5pp
Body
-0.6pp
Leg
-7.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
21.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.6
sig strikes / round
Output Change
90%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2967
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights