Nick Diaz

MMA Record: 26-10-0 (2 NC)
UFC Record: 7-7-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Nick Diaz - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Nick Diaz has 7 wins in the UFC. Nick Diaz lands an average of 5.71 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.28 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

15
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Nick Diaz, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 26-10-0 (2 NC) and held a weight class of 170 lbs. Standing at 6' 1', he boasts a reach of 76', fighting in the southpaw stance. In terms of performance statistics, Diaz demonstrated an average of 5.71 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 42%. He absorbed an average of 3.84 strikes per minute and maintained a strike defense of 59%. His takedown attempts averaged 1.28 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 32%, and he attempted an average of 1 submission every 15 minutes. Notable victories in Diaz's career include defeating BJ Penn, who held an ELO rating of 1168. His most recent fights showcase a win against BJ Penn in October 2011, followed by losses to Carlos Condit, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva (overturned). His last fight was against Robbie Lawler in September 2021, which resulted in a knockout loss.

Biggest Win
BJ Penn in 2011
Opponent ELO: 1168

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
76'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Aug 02 1983
Age
42
Peak ELO
1087
ELO Rank
479 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
448-184-14
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1055.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1022.6

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.71
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.84
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
59%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.28
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
32%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Nick Diaz Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2021-09-25 UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega Robbie Lawler KO/TKO Punch 3 0:44 Loss
2015-01-31 UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz Anderson Silva Overturned 5 5:00 Loss
2013-03-16 UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz Georges St-Pierre U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2012-02-04 UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit Carlos Condit U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2011-10-29 UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz BJ Penn U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2006-11-18 UFC 65: Bad Intentions Gleison Tibau KO/TKO Punches 2 2:27 Win
2006-08-26 UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral Josh Neer SUB Kimura 3 1:42 Win
2006-04-15 UFC 59: Reality Check Sean Sherk U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2006-02-04 UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 Joe Riggs U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2005-11-05 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale Diego Sanchez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2005-06-04 UFC 53: Heavy Hitters Koji Oishi KO/TKO Punch 1 1:24 Win
2005-02-05 UFC 51: Super Saturday Drew Fickett KO/TKO Punches 1 4:40 Win
2004-08-21 UFC 49: Unfinished Business Karo Parisyan S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2004-04-02 UFC 47: It's On! Robbie Lawler KO/TKO Punch 2 1:31 Win
2003-09-26 UFC 44: Undisputed Jeremy Jackson SUB Armbar 3 2:04 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Nick Diaz ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
15 2021-09-25 Robbie Lawler 1062 Loss -16 1045
14 2015-01-31 Anderson Silva 1231 Loss 0 1061
13 2013-03-16 Georges St-Pierre 1235 Loss -9 1061
12 2012-02-04 Carlos Condit 1066 Loss -17 1070
11 2011-10-29 BJ Penn 1168 Win +21 1087
10 2006-11-18 Gleison Tibau 1000 Win +19 1066
9 2006-08-26 Josh Neer 1006 Win +20 1047
8 2006-04-15 Sean Sherk 1027 Loss -17 1027
7 2006-02-04 Joe Riggs 1016 Loss -18 1044
6 2005-11-05 Diego Sanchez 1041 Loss -18 1062
5 2005-06-04 Koji Oishi 1000 Win +18 1080
4 2005-02-05 Drew Fickett 1000 Win +19 1062
3 2004-08-21 Karo Parisyan 1005 Loss 0 1043
2 2004-04-02 Robbie Lawler 1050 Win +22 1043
1 2003-09-26 Jeremy Jackson 1000 Win +21 1021

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