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 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.
2. 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.
3. Nate Diaz loses to Jorge Masvidal via KO
On November 2, 2019 Nate Diaz fought Jorge Masvidal for the vacant symbolic 'BMF' title and symbolic UFC 'BMF' title 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Nate Diaz chokes out Marcus Davis
On August 28, 2010 Nate Diaz faced Marcus Davis in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 25 years old with a record of 12-5, and Davis was 37 with a record of 17-6. Both Diaz and Davis were coming off a win. Diaz submitted Marcus Davis via choke-out in the 3rd round.
10. Nate Diaz submits Melvin Guillard
On September 16, 2009 Nate Diaz faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Diaz was 24 years old with a record of 10-4, and Guillard was 26 with a record of 24-7-2. Diaz was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Guillard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Diaz submitted Melvin Guillard via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.