UFC

Nate Diaz

UFC21-13-0

Division
Welterweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 0"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
76"
Nationality
Stockton, United States
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
5
Wins by submission
12
Wins by decision
4

Striking accuracy

45%

1,593 landed · 3,529 attempted

Takedown accuracy

31%

Fight history

  • Tony Ferguson

    UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson · Sep 10, 2022

    Winner

    Submission · Round 4 · 2:52

  • Leon Edwards

    UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 · Jun 12, 2021

    Defeated

    Decision · Round 5

  • Jorge Masvidal

    UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz · Nov 2, 2019

    Defeated

    KO/TKO · Round 3

  • Anthony Pettis

    UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 · Aug 17, 2019

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

Nate Diaz Bio

Nate Diaz is a Stockton, California, mixed martial artist known for a long UFC run across the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He trained in the Cesar Gracie system alongside his older brother, Nick, and made his professional MMA debut at age 19 with a submission at WEC 12. Diaz won The Ultimate Fighter 5 in 2007, earning a UFC contract, and his official UFC profile lists him at 6 feet 1 inch with a 76-inch reach. The same profile identifies Gracie Fighter / Nick Diaz Academy in Lodi, California, as his training base and describes him as a striker.

Diaz’s most prominent UFC moments include challenging Benson Henderson for the lightweight championship in December 2012 and submitting Conor McGregor in their March 5, 2016 welterweight bout. His final recorded UFC appearance came on September 10, 2022, when he submitted Tony Ferguson at UFC 279; UFC currently lists his status as “Not Fighting.” Diaz subsequently boxed Jake Paul in August 2023 and returned to professional MMA in a May 16, 2026 bout with Mike Perry promoted by MVP and streamed on Netflix. He is best characterized by high-volume boxing, persistent forward pressure, endurance in extended exchanges, and a submission-oriented Brazilian jiu-jitsu game.

Record
21-13-0
Division
Welterweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
6' 0"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
76"
Leg reach
38.00
Nationality
Stockton, United States
Fighting out of
Stockton, California
Birth date
Apr 16, 1985 (age 41)
Age
41
Birthplace
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Country
United States

Nate Diaz Questions & Answers

What division did Nate Diaz compete in?

Nate Diaz competed in both UFC lightweight and welterweight bouts. His UFC profile is presently categorized under welterweight.

How tall is Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is listed by the UFC at 6 feet 1 inch tall, with a 76-inch reach.

Did Nate Diaz win The Ultimate Fighter?

Yes. Diaz won The Ultimate Fighter 5 in 2007, which secured him a UFC contract.

Where did Nate Diaz begin his MMA career and train?

Diaz made his professional debut at WEC 12 at age 19. He developed through Cesar Gracie’s team, and the UFC lists Gracie Fighter / Nick Diaz Academy in Lodi, California, as his training base.

What happened in Nate Diaz’s fights with Conor McGregor?

Diaz submitted McGregor by rear-naked choke in their March 5, 2016 welterweight fight at UFC 196. McGregor won their August 2016 rematch by decision.

Is Nate Diaz currently on the UFC roster?

No current UFC employment should be inferred: the UFC lists Diaz as “Not Fighting,” and his final recorded UFC appearance was September 10, 2022. He later competed in an MVP-promoted professional MMA bout on May 16, 2026.

What is Nate Diaz’s fighting style?

Diaz is known for a pressure-heavy, high-volume boxing approach supported by Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His UFC profile labels him a striker, while his career has also featured a strong submission game.