Best fights of Nick Diaz
Over 20 years as a professional, Nick Diaz has compiled a 26-10 (21) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nick Diaz KOs Paul Daley
On April 9, 2011 Nick Diaz defended his Strikeforce welterweight title against Paul Daley. Diaz was 27 years old with a record of 24-7, and Daley was 28 with a record of 26-9-2. Diaz was on a 9-fight winning streak and Daley was on a 4-fight winning streak. Diaz stopped Paul Daley via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Nick Diaz defeats B.J. Penn
On October 29, 2011 Nick Diaz faced B.J. Penn in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 28 years old with a record of 25-7, and Penn was 32 with a record of 16-7-2. Diaz was on a 10-fight winning streak. Diaz won via unanimous decision.
3. Nick Diaz loses to Robbie Lawler in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 25, 2021 Nick Diaz faced Robbie Lawler in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Diaz was 38 years old with a record of 26-9, and Lawler was 39 with a record of 28-15. Lawler was on a 4-fight losing streak. Lawler stopped Diaz via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Nick Diaz KOs Marius Žaromskis
On January 30, 2010 Nick Diaz fought Marius Žaromskis for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. Diaz was 26 years old with a record of 20-7, and Žaromskis was 29 with a record of 14-3. Both Diaz and Žaromskis were on a 5-fight winning streak. Diaz stopped Marius Žaromskis via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Nick Diaz defeats K.J. Noons in their 2nd fight
On October 9, 2010 Nick Diaz defended his Strikeforce welterweight title against K.J. Noons. It was their second meeting. Diaz was 27 years old with a record of 22-7, and Noons was 27 with a record of 10-2. Diaz was on a 7-fight winning streak and Noons was on a 6-fight winning streak. Diaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Nick Diaz defeats Chris Lytle
On July 12, 2002 Nick Diaz fought Chris Lytle for the vacant IFC United States middleweight title. Diaz was 18 years old with a record of 1-0, and Lytle was 27 with a record of 9-6-5. Diaz was coming off a win and Lytle was on a 2-fight winning streak. Diaz won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Nick Diaz submits Hayato Sakurai
On May 29, 2010 Nick Diaz faced Hayato Sakurai in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 26 years old with a record of 21-7, and Sakurai was 34 with a record of 35-10-2. Diaz was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Sakurai was on a 2-fight losing streak. Diaz submitted Hayato Sakurai via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Nick Diaz submits Evangelista Santos
On January 29, 2011 Nick Diaz defended his Strikeforce welterweight title against Evangelista Santos. Diaz was 27 years old with a record of 23-7, and Santos was 33 with a record of 18-13. Diaz was on a 8-fight winning streak and Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Diaz submitted Evangelista Santos via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Nick Diaz KOs Drew Fickett
On February 5, 2005 Nick Diaz faced Drew Fickett in a welterweight bout. Diaz was 21 years old with a record of 9-3, and Fickett was 25 with a record of 24-2. Diaz was coming off a loss, while Fickett was on a 8-fight winning streak. Diaz stopped Drew Fickett via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Nick Diaz defeats Anderson Silva
On January 31, 2015 Nick Diaz faced Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout. Diaz was 31 years old with a record of 26-9, and Silva was 39 with a record of 33-6. Both Diaz and Silva were on a 2-fight losing streak. Diaz won via no contest.