Nate Diaz has a 21-14-0 professional record and is 41 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Cesar Gracie Fight Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated May 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Nate Diaz career snapshot Recent form L-L-L-W-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run TBD Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Mike Perry Finish profile 81% 17 finishes in 21 recorded wins Primary win path submission 12 recorded wins by submission Nate Diaz quick answers What is Nate Diaz's record? Nate Diaz's professional MMA record is 21-14-0.
How old is Nate Diaz? Nate Diaz is 41 years old.
What weight class is Nate Diaz? Nate Diaz fights at Welterweight in MVP.
What gym does Nate Diaz represent? Nate Diaz is associated with Cesar Gracie Fight Team. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Nate Diaz? Nate Diaz is 6'0" tall with a 76" reach.
How much does Nate Diaz weigh? Nate Diaz competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Nate Diaz's Combat Edge Elo? Nate Diaz's professional MMA Elo is 1673, with a peak Elo of 1691.
How strong is Nate Diaz's recent opposition? Nate Diaz's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1727 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Nate Diaz's last fight? Nate Diaz's latest tracked pro fight was against Mike Perry at Rousey vs. Carano on May 16 2026.
What is Nate Diaz's recent form? Nate Diaz's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Nate Diaz usually win? Nate Diaz's 21 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 81% ending before the final bell.
5 Wins by knockout
12 Wins by submission
4 Wins by decision
3 Loss by knockout
1 Loss by submission
10 Loss by decision
Nate Diaz stats Record : 21 / 14 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 4.57 Fighter 3.66 UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 45% Fighter 46% UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.77 Fighter 3.86 UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 53% Fighter 53% UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 1.05 Fighter 1.41 UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy 31% Fighter 30% UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 42% Fighter 59% UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 1.29 Fighter 0.54 UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss21-13 Mike Perry 14-8 TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 5:00 R2 Rousey vs. Carano May 16 2026 Details unavailable Win21-14-0 Jorge Masvidal Record TBD Decision (Majority)Boxing 3:00 R10 Diaz vs. Masvidal 2 Jul 6 2024 Details unavailable Loss21-14-0 Jake Paul Record TBD Decision (Unanimous)Boxing 3:00 R10 Paul vs. Diaz Aug 5 2023 Details unavailable Result under review20-13 Tony Ferguson 25-7 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson Sep 10 2022 View details Loss20-12 Leon Edwards 18-3 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R5 UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Jun 12 2021 Details unavailable Cancelled21-14-0 Leon Edwards Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler May 15 2021 Details unavailable Loss20-11 -11 Elo Jorge Masvidal 34-13 TKO (doctor stoppage) 5:00 R3 UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz Nov 2 2019 View details Win19-11 Anthony Pettis 22-8 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 Aug 17 2019 Details unavailable Cancelled21-14-0 Dustin Poirier Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis Nov 3 2018 Details unavailable Loss19-10 -9 Elo Conor McGregor 19-3 Decision (Majority) 5:00 R5 UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Aug 20 2016 View details Cancelled21-14-0 Conor McGregor Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes Jul 9 2016 Details unavailable Win18-10 +17 Elo Conor McGregor 19-2 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:12 R2 UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz Mar 5 2016 View details Win17-10 +9 Elo Michael Johnson 16-9 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC on FOX 17 Dec 19 2015 View details Loss17-9 -11 Elo Rafael dos Anjos 22-7 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC on FOX 13 Dec 13 2014 View details Win16-9 Gray Maynard 11-2-1 TKO (punches) 2:38 R1 The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale Nov 30 2013 Details unavailable Loss16-8 Josh Thomson 21-5 TKO (head kick and punches) 3:44 R2 UFC on FOX 7 Apr 20 2013 View details Loss16-7 Benson Henderson 17-2 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R5 UFC on FOX 5 Dec 8 2012 View details Win15-7 Jim Miller 21-3 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 4:09 R2 UFC on FOX 3 May 5 2012 View details Win14-7 Donald Cerrone 17-3 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30 2011 View details Win13-7 Takanori Gomi 31-7 Submission (Armbar) 4:27 R1 UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage Sep 24 2011 Details unavailable Loss13-6 Rory MacDonald 10-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 129: St. Pierre vs. Shields Apr 30 2011 View details Loss13-5 Dong Hyun Kim 13-0-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 125: Resolution Jan 1 2011 Details unavailable Win12-5 Marcus Davis 17-6 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 4:02 R3 UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 Aug 28 2010 View details Win11-5 Rory Markham 16-5 TKO (punches) 2:47 R1 UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy Mar 27 2010 View details Loss11-4 Gray Maynard 8-0 Decision (Split) 5:00 R3 UFC Fight Night 20 Jan 11 2010 View details Win10-4 Melvin Guillard 24-7-2 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 2:13 R2 UFC Fight Night 19 Sep 16 2009 View details Loss10-3 Joe Stevenson 29-10 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Jun 20 2009 Details unavailable Loss10-2 Clay Guida 24-9 Decision (Split) 5:00 R3 UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 Jan 31 2009 Details unavailable Win9-2 Josh Neer 24-6-1 Decision (Split) 5:00 R3 UFC Fight Night 15 Sep 17 2008 View details Win8-2 Kurt Pellegrino 12-3 Submission (Triangle Choke) 3:06 R2 UFC Fight Night 13 Apr 2 2008 View details Win7-2 Alvin Robinson 9-2 Submission (Triangle Choke) 3:39 R1 UFC Fight Night 12 Jan 23 2008 View details Win6-2 Júnior Assunção 5-2 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 4:10 R1 UFC Fight Night 11 Sep 19 2007 Details unavailable Win5-2 Manny Gamburyan 6-1 TKO (shoulder injury) 0:20 R2 The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale Jun 23 2007 Details unavailable Win21-14-0 Gray Maynard Record TBD Submission (Guillotine Choke)Exhibition MMA 1:20 R2 The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Feb 28 2007 Details unavailable Win21-14-0 Corey Hill Record TBD Submission (Triangle Choke)Exhibition MMA 3:03 R1 The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Feb 22 2007 Details unavailable Win21-14-0 Rob Emerson Record TBD Submission (Rear Naked Choke)Exhibition MMA 4:46 R2 The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Feb 2 2007 Details unavailable Loss5-1 Hermes França 16-5 Submission (Armbar) 2:46 R2 WEC 24: Full Force Oct 12 2006 Details unavailable Win3-1 Joe Hurley 11-4 Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:03 R2 WEC 21: Tapout Jun 15 2006 Details unavailable Win2-1 Gilbert Rael 0-0 TKO (punches) 3:35 R1 WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem May 5 2006 Details unavailable Win1-1 Tony Juarez 1-1 TKO (punches) 3:23 R1 Strikeforce Mar 10 2006 Details unavailable Loss1-0 Koji Oishi 11-4-3 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pancrase 152 Aug 27 2005 Details unavailable Win0-0 Alejandro Garcia 3-1 Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:17 R3 WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3 Oct 21 2004 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Nate Diaz Mike Perry Leon Edwards Jorge Masvidal Conor McGregor Rafael dos Anjos Josh Thomson Benson Henderson Rory MacDonald 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