Nick Diaz

26-10-0

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/Welterweight/Age 42/Southpaw/6' 1"/76″ reach/170 lbs

Win %

72%

SLpM

5.7

Str Acc

42%

Str Def

59%

TD Avg

1.3

TD Def

60%

Sub Avg

1.0

Finish

87%

At a Glance

5.7

SLpM

top 8%

42%

Str Acc

below average

1.3

TD Avg

median

87%

Finish %

top 0%

59%

Str Def

top 24%

Nick Diaz is a southpaw Welterweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 26-10-0, the fighter carries a 72% win rate across 36 pro contests, with a 87% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 5.71 significant strikes per minute.

Career Arc

23 fightspeak +11 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

5.71+2.29 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

3.84+0.66 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.28-0.24 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

1.00+0.60 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.84)Landed (5.71)

+1.87

Wins by Method

87%Finish

KO/TKO960%

Submission427%

Decision213%

26 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (26)

9 KO

4 SUB

2 DEC

11 OTH

Losses (10)

1 KO

6 DEC

3 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

16/33(48%)

13/37(35%)

11/27(41%)

36/63(57%)

25/44(57%)

Landed

Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position

87%

Distance: 191Clinch: 19Ground: 10

Target

45%

21%

33%

Head: 100Body: 47Leg: 73

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight

0.4

Avg Control / Fight

0:44

Avg Sub Att. / Fight

0.3

TD Success Rate

31%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

8 of 23

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.6 rounds

Post-Loss Record

2-3

Fight History15 UFC + 8 pre-UFC

23 fights15W7L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Robbie Lawler	UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega	Sep 25, 2021	KKO/TKO Punch	3	0:44
LOSS Method KO/TKO Punch Round 3 of 3 Time 0:44 Division Middleweight UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega 2021-09-25 Compare fighters →
NC	Anderson Silva	UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz	Jan 31, 2015	•Overturned	5	5:00
L	Georges St-Pierre	UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz	Mar 16, 2013	DU-DEC	5	5:00
L	Carlos Condit	UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit	Feb 4, 2012	DU-DEC	5	5:00
W	BJ Penn	UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz	Oct 29, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Unknown		Apr 9, 2011	KTKO	1	4:57
W	Unknown		May 29, 2010	SSUB	1	3:54
W	Unknown		Jul 26, 2008	KTKO	2	0:30
W	Unknown		Nov 18, 2006	KTKO	2	2:27
W	Gleison Tibau	UFC 65: Bad Intentions	Nov 18, 2006	KKO/TKO Punches	2	2:27
W	Josh Neer	UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral	Aug 26, 2006	SSUB Kimura	3	1:42
L	Sean Sherk	UFC 59: Reality Check	Apr 15, 2006	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Joe Riggs	UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3	Feb 4, 2006	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Diego Sanchez	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale	Nov 5, 2005	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Koji Oishi	UFC 53: Heavy Hitters	Jun 4, 2005	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:24
W	Drew Fickett	UFC 51: Super Saturday	Feb 5, 2005	KKO/TKO Punches	1	4:40
L	Karo Parisyan	UFC 49: Unfinished Business	Aug 21, 2004	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Robbie Lawler	UFC 47: It's On!	Apr 2, 2004	KKO/TKO Punch	2	1:31
W	Jeremy Jackson	UFC 44: Undisputed	Sep 26, 2003	SSUB Armbar	3	2:04
W	Unknown	Warriors QuestWarriors Quest 8	Oct 24, 2002	KTKO	2	1:47
W	Blaine Tyler		Sep 28, 2002	KTKO
W	Unknown	IFC: Warriors ChallengeIFC: Warriors Challenge 17	Jul 12, 2002	DDEC		Split
W	Mike Wick	IFC: Warriors ChallengeIFC: Warriors Challenge 15	Aug 31, 2001	SSUB	1	3:43