Best fights of Diego Nunes
Over 21 years as a professional, Diego Nunes has compiled a 25-10 (18) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Diego Nunes submits Simon Sköld
On May 11, 2019 Diego Nunes defended his SC featherweight title against Simon Sköld. Nunes was 36 years old with a record of 22-8, and Sköld was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nunes was coming off a loss. Nunes submitted Simon Sköld via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Diego Nunes defeats Bart Palaszewski
On October 5, 2012 Diego Nunes faced Bart Palaszewski. Nunes was 29 years old with a record of 17-3, and Palaszewski was 29 with a record of 36-15. Both Nunes and Palaszewski were coming off a loss. Nunes won via unanimous decision.
3. Diego Nunes submits Michel Ersoy
On December 2, 2017 Diego Nunes defended his SC featherweight title against Michel Ersoy. Nunes was 35 years old with a record of 20-7, and Ersoy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nunes was coming off a win. Nunes submitted Michel Ersoy via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Diego Nunes loses to Kenny Florian via unanimous decision
On June 11, 2011 Diego Nunes faced Kenny Florian in a featherweight bout. Nunes was 28 years old with a record of 16-1, and Florian was 35 with a record of 13-5. Nunes was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Florian was coming off a loss. Nunes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Florian.
5. Diego Nunes KOs Joachim Hansen
On November 29, 2014 Diego Nunes fought Joachim Hansen for the vacant SC and Superior Challenge featherweight titles. Nunes was 31 years old with a record of 18-6, and Hansen was 35 with a record of 23-12-1. Nunes was on a 3-fight losing streak and Hansen was coming off a loss. Nunes stopped Joachim Hansen via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
6. Diego Nunes defeats Mike Brown
On January 1, 2011 Diego Nunes faced Mike Brown in a featherweight bout. Nunes was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Brown was 35 with a record of 24-6. Nunes was on a 2-fight winning streak and Brown was coming off a win. Nunes won via split decision.
7. Diego Nunes KOs Radu Mihatu in 25 seconds
On July 22, 2017 Diego Nunes faced Radu Mihatu in a lightweight bout. Nunes was 34 years old with a record of 19-7, and Mihatu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nunes was coming off a loss. Nunes stopped Radu Mihatu via KO in the 1st round.
8. Diego Nunes loses to Nik Lentz via unanimous decision
On January 19, 2013 Diego Nunes faced Nik Lentz in a featherweight bout. Nunes was 30 years old with a record of 18-3, and Lentz was 28 with a record of 22-5-2. Both Nunes and Lentz were coming off a win. Nunes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lentz.
9. Diego Nunes loses to Dennis Siver via unanimous decision
On April 14, 2012 Diego Nunes faced Dennis Siver in a featherweight bout. Nunes was 29 years old with a record of 17-2, and Siver was 33 with a record of 19-8. Nunes was coming off a win, while Siver was coming off a loss. Nunes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Siver.
10. Diego Nunes defeats Raphael Assunção
On June 20, 2010 Diego Nunes faced Raphael Assunção in a featherweight bout. Nunes was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Assunção was 27 with a record of 15-2. Both Nunes and Assunção were coming off a loss. Nunes won via split decision.