MiddleweightACTIVE

Nick Diaz

26-11

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

1855 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

11:19

Gym

Cesar Gracie Fight Team

Wins By

13 KO · 8 Sub · 5 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 2R3 3

Last 5

LDLLW

Finish Rate

81%

Bonuses

—

Style

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Stockton, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Robbie Lawler

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 0:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:44

vs Anderson Silva

UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31

Overturned

R5 5:00

Overturned·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Georges St-Pierre

UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· 2013-03-16

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Carlos Condit

UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs BJ Penn

UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· 2011-10-29

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gleison Tibau

UFC 65: Bad Intentions· 2006-11-18

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 2:27

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:27

WIN

vs Josh Neer

UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· 2006-08-26

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R3 1:42

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R3 1:42

LOSS

vs Sean Sherk

UFC 59: Reality Check· 2006-04-15

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Joe Riggs

UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· 2006-02-04

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Koji Oishi

UFC 53: Heavy Hitters· 2005-06-04

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:24

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:24

WIN

vs Drew Fickett

UFC 51: Super Saturday· 2005-02-05

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:40

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:40

LOSS

vs Karo Parisyan

UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Robbie Lawler

UFC 47: It's On!· 2004-04-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:31

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:31

WIN

vs Jeremy Jackson

UFC 44: Undisputed· 2003-09-26

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R3 2:04

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R3 2:04

LOSS

vs Diego Sanchez

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Striker

Power Puncher

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.7/min

Grappling

1.28 TD

Defense

60%

⚖️Nick adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

3 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

67%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Uppercuts

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

33%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Overhands

33%

Damage Events

33%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

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 Knees (67%). 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 (134%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 233% 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

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

50% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Guard

Armbar From Bottom Guard

50% of subs

From Side Control

Kimura From Side Control

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Bottom Guard and Kimura From Side Control. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.7) and Strike Def% (60%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (13 KO + 8 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (80% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

60%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

34% acc76%

Clinch

59% acc18%

Ground

54% acc7%

Striking Differential+1.87/min

5.71 landed/min3.84 absorbed/min

5.71

Landed/Min

3.84

Absorbed/Min

0.41

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1876

Sig. Strikes Attempted4415

Key Insights

Nick is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 34% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

33%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

60%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

16%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.28

TD / 15min

1.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

34%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

13 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

23%

15%

54%

Key Insights

Active submission threat (1.00/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (33%).

Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,744

1.24

Ratio

Absorbed

1,402

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

6/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

45.1

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

7.8

Standing %

87%

R3 vs R1 Output

80%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (45.1) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

0:51

R2 Control

0:42

R3 Control

0:30

R1 to Final

-15%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-1.2pp

Body

-0.5pp

Leg

+1.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-9.5pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

20.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

12.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

61%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights