Best fights of Nate Diaz
Over 22 years as a professional, Nate Diaz has compiled a 21-14 (17) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nate Diaz submits Conor McGregor
On March 5, 2016 Nate Diaz faced Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 30 years old with a record of 18-10, and McGregor was 27 with a record of 19-2. Diaz was coming off a win and McGregor was on a 15-fight winning streak. Diaz submitted Conor McGregor via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Nate Diaz submits Jim Miller
On May 5, 2012 Nate Diaz faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 27 years old with a record of 15-7, and Miller was 28 with a record of 21-3. Diaz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Miller was coming off a win. Diaz submitted Jim Miller via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Nate Diaz submits Takanori Gomi
On September 24, 2011 Nate Diaz faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 26 years old with a record of 13-7, and Gomi was 33 with a record of 32-7. Diaz was on a 2-fight losing streak and Gomi was coming off a loss. Diaz submitted Takanori Gomi via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Nate Diaz defeats Anthony Pettis
On August 17, 2019 Nate Diaz faced Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 34 years old with a record of 19-11, and Pettis was 32 with a record of 22-8. Diaz was coming off a loss, while Pettis was coming off a win. Diaz won via unanimous decision.
5. Nate Diaz defeats Donald Cerrone
On December 30, 2011 Nate Diaz faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 26 years old with a record of 14-7, and Cerrone was 28 with a record of 17-3. Diaz was coming off a win and Cerrone was on a 6-fight winning streak. Diaz won via unanimous decision.
6. Nate Diaz defeats Michael Johnson
On December 19, 2015 Nate Diaz faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 30 years old with a record of 17-10, and Johnson was 29 with a record of 16-9. Both Diaz and Johnson were coming off a loss. Diaz won via unanimous decision.
7. Nate Diaz loses to Jorge Masvidal via KO
On November 2, 2019 Nate Diaz fought Jorge Masvidal for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' and symbolic UFC 'BMF' welterweight titles. Diaz was 34 years old with a record of 20-11, and Masvidal was 34 with a record of 34-13. Diaz was coming off a win and Masvidal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Masvidal stopped Diaz via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Nate Diaz loses to Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2014 Nate Diaz faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 29 years old with a record of 17-9, and Anjos was 30 with a record of 22-7. Diaz was coming off a win and Anjos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Diaz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Anjos.
9. Nate Diaz submits Kurt Pellegrino
On April 2, 2008 Nate Diaz faced Kurt Pellegrino in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 22 years old with a record of 8-2, and Pellegrino was 28 with a record of 12-3. Diaz was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pellegrino was coming off a win. Diaz submitted Kurt Pellegrino via triangle choke in the 2nd round.
10. Nate Diaz loses to Conor McGregor in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On August 20, 2016 Nate Diaz faced Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Diaz was 31 years old with a record of 19-10, and McGregor was 28 with a record of 19-3. Diaz was on a 2-fight winning streak, while McGregor was coming off a loss. Diaz lost via majority decision. Went the distance with McGregor.