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{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1985)}}
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{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Nate Diaz
| name = Nate Diaz
| image = UFCWelterweightNateDiaz.jpg
| image = Nate Diaz Oct 2019.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| image_size =
| caption = Diaz in 2011
| caption = Nate Diaz in 2019
| birth_name = Nathan Donald Diaz
| birth_name = Nathan Donald Diaz<ref>{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Nate Diaz|url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1147579|access-date=25 March 2024|website=boxrec.com}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1985|4|16}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1985|4|16}}
| birth_place = [[Stockton, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Stockton, California]], U.S.
| residence = [[Stockton, California]], U.S.
| residence =
| height = {{height|ft=6 |in=0
| height = 6 ft 0 in
| weight = 170 lb
}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Nate Diaz|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Diaz-11451|website=Sherdog.com|accessdate=24 February 2016}}</ref>
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] (2004–2010, 2011–2015)<br />[[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] (2010–2011, 2016–present)
| weight = {{convert|155
| reach =76 in<ref name =Nate>{{cite web|title=Nate Diaz|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Nate-Diaz |work=UFC|date=14 September 2018 |publisher= UFC.com|access-date=30 October 2018}}</ref>
|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]<br >[[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]]
| reach = {{convert|76.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| style = [[Boxing]], [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]
| stance = Southpaw
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = [[Stockton, California]], U.S.
| style =
| fighting_out_of = Stockton, California, U.S.
| trainer = [[Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu|Cesar Gracie]] ([[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]])<br>Richard Perez ([[Boxing]])
| trainer = Richard Perez ([[Boxing]])<br />[[Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu|Cesar Gracie]] ([[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]])
| team = [[Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu]]
| team = [[Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu]]
| rank = 1st degree black belt<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2622071-ufc-196-nate-diaz-expects-to-go-to-the-ground-with-conor-mcgregor-what-then|title=UFC 196: If Nate Diaz Expects To Go to the Mat with Conor McGregor, What Then?|publisher=bleacherreport|author=Sydnie Jones|date=March 5, 2016}}</ref> in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under Cesar Gracie</small><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/5/2929016/pic-nate-diaz-finally-awarded-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-from|title=Nate Diaz finally awarded Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>
| rank = 3rd degree<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-earns-third-degree-on-his-bjj-black-belt/|title = Nate Diaz Earns Third Degree on His BJJ Black Belt|date = 7 December 2021}}</ref> black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] under [[Cesar Gracie]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2622071-ufc-196-nate-diaz-expects-to-go-to-the-ground-with-conor-mcgregor-what-then|title=UFC 196: If Nate Diaz Expects To Go to the Mat with Conor McGregor, What Then?|publisher=bleacherreport|author=Sydnie Jones|date=March 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/5/2929016/pic-nate-diaz-finally-awarded-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-from|title=Nate Diaz finally awarded Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>
| years_active = 2004–present
| years_active = 2004–present
| mma_kowin = 4
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 13
| mma_subwin = 12
| mma_decwin = 4
| mma_decwin = 4
| mma_koloss = 1
| mma_koloss = 2
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 9
| mma_decloss = 10
| mma_draw =
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| relatives = [[Nick Diaz]], ''brother''
| box_win = 1
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| box_loss = 1
| relatives = [[Nick Diaz]] (brother)
| sherdog = 11451
| sherdog = 11451
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
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| children = 1
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'''Nathan Donald "Nate" Diaz''' (born April 16, 1985) is an American professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] currently competing for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). He was the winner of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]''. Diaz is the younger brother of former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Welterweight Championship|Strikeforce Welterweight Champion]] and [[World Extreme Cagefighting#Welterweight Championship|WEC Welterweight Champion]], [[Nick Diaz]]. Prior to signing with the UFC, Diaz competed in [[World Extreme Cagefighting]], [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], and [[Pancrase]]. As of June 6th 2017, Diaz is #8 in official UFC lightweight rankings.
{{MedalCountry| {{USA}} }}
{{MedalSport | [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Pan American Championship (Jiu Jitsu)|Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships]]}}
{{MedalSilver|2005 [[California]]|-82 kg (Blue)}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2005|url=https://ibjjf.com/events/results/2005-pan-jiu-jitsu-ibjjf-championship|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2005|language=en}}</ref>


}}
He holds notable victories over the likes of [[Conor McGregor]], [[Donald Cerrone]], [[Gray Maynard]], and [[Takanori Gomi]].


'''Nathan Donald Diaz''' (born April 16, 1985) is an American [[mixed martial artist]] and [[professional boxer]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/1147579 | title=BoxRec: Login }}</ref> who is currently a [[free agent]]. Diaz is most known for his time spent fighting in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), where he fought for over 15 years after winning ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]''. Prior to signing with the UFC, Diaz competed in [[World Extreme Cagefighting]], [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], and [[Pancrase]]. Diaz has the third most UFC bonus awards, with 16 in total.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Adam Jr.|last=Guillen|date=2016-08-21|title=UFC 'Vegas' Bonus Winners Are ...|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/8/21/12571106/ufc-202-bonuse-nate-diaz-conor-mcgregor-score-extra-coin-five-round-bloody-battle-mma|access-date=2020-12-27|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2012 he challenged for the [[UFC Lightweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/ben-henderson-vs-nate-diaz-headlines-stacked-ufc-on-fox-5-event/ |title=Ben Henderson Vs Nate Diaz Headlines Stacked UFC On FOX 5 Event |work=fightofthenight.com |date=August 15, 2012 |author=rossc}}; {{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/8/3745422/ufc-on-fox-5-results-ben-henderson-destroys-nate-diaz-to-retain-lightweight-title |title=UFC on FOX 5 results: Ben Henderson destroys Nate Diaz to retain lightweight title |work=mmamania.com |date=December 8, 2012}}</ref>
Diaz is also tied with [[Joe Lauzon]] for the most UFC bonus awards, with 15 in total. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/8/21/12571106/ufc-202-bonuse-nate-diaz-conor-mcgregor-score-extra-coin-five-round-bloody-battle-mma|title=UFC 'Vegas' Bonus Winners Are ...|publisher=}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
The son of Melissa (née Womble) and Robert Diaz, he was born of [[Mexican Americans|Mexican]] and [[Anglo#United States|Anglo]] heritage and raised in [[Stockton, California]], with his brother [[Nick Diaz|Nick]] and sister Nina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-what-ufc-superstar-nate-diaz-s-ethnic-background|title=What is UFC superstar Nate Diaz's ethnic background?|first=Deepit|last=Sharma|date=June 12, 2021|website=www.sportskeeda.com}}</ref><ref>[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/recordnet/name/don-womble-obituary?id=21185545 Don Womble obituary] ''[[The Record (Stockton, California)|The Record]]'' (December 1, 2010)</ref> He grew up in [[Lodi, California]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-16 |title=Stockton, fighting and Nate Diaz's journey to the big time |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/17322102/to-understand-nate-diaz-first-understand-where-comes-from |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> and attended [[Tokay High School]]. At the age of 11, he began training in [[martial arts]] with his brother, Nick.
Diaz was born and raised in [[Stockton, California]]. He went to [[Tokay High School]], and at the age of 14, he began training in [[martial arts]] with his brother [[Nick Diaz|Nick]]. Both Diaz brothers are advocates for [[cannabis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DiazBrothers209/status/708115427688390656|title=Diaz Brothers on Twitter|publisher=|accessdate=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DiazBrothers/posts/10154731189114546:0|title=DIAZ BROTHERS - Timeline - Facebook|publisher=|accessdate=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hightimes.com/read/high-times-interview-nick-diaz|title=HIGH TIMES Interview: Nick Diaz – High Times|publisher=|accessdate=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/9Zuc6bOPtf/?hl=en|title=Instagram photo by @natediaz209 • Oct 29, 2015 at 12:48am UTC|publisher=|accessdate=16 August 2016}}</ref> They currently run a [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] school in [[Lodi, California]] (Gracie Fighter 209<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.graciefighter209.com/|title=Welcome|publisher=|accessdate=16 August 2016}}</ref>).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/5/4/2998733/a-tale-of-two-diaz-brothers|title= A Tale of Two Diaz Brothers|author= Fowlkes, Ben|date= 4 May 2012|work= |publisher= MMA Fighting|accessdate= 12 September 2013}}</ref>


== Mixed martial arts career ==
== Mixed martial arts career ==
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===Early career===
===Early career===


Prior to his official MMA career, Diaz competed in a bare knuckle MMA fight against Robert Limon on July 20, 2002, at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rollo |first1=Ian |title=Throwback: Watch Nate Diaz In Bare Knuckle MMA Fight At 17 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/throwback-watch-nate-diaz-in-bare-knuckle-mma-fight-at-17/ |website=Jits Magazine |date=3 February 2022 |access-date=27 September 2024}}</ref> Footage has since emerged of the fight and it is believed to be his first competitive experience.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt_TGvSwLfs | title=Nate Diaz in Bare Knuckle MMA Fight at 17 | website=[[YouTube]] | date=3 February 2022 }}</ref>
Prior to the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), Diaz competed mainly for [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] (WEC). In 2006, at [[WEC 24]], he fought for the [[WEC Lightweight Championship]] against then-champion [[Hermes Franca]], losing by submission in the second round. This was the last event ever held by WEC before it was acquired by [[Zuffa, LLC]], then-parent company of the UFC.

Upon making his official professional MMA debut, Diaz competed mainly for [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] (WEC). In 2006, at [[WEC 24]], he fought for the [[WEC Lightweight Championship]] against then-champion [[Hermes França]], losing by submission in the second round. This was the last event held by WEC before it was acquired by [[Zuffa, LLC]], then parent company of the UFC.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
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====''The Ultimate Fighter 5''====
====''The Ultimate Fighter 5''====


Diaz was a contestant on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'', which exclusively featured [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweights]], fighting on [[Jens Pulver|Jens Pulver's]] team. In the preliminary round, Diaz defeated [[Rob Emerson]] by submission; in the quarterfinals he defeated fellow Team Pulver teammate [[Corey Hill]] via [[triangle choke]] submission in the first round. In the semifinals, Diaz defeated Team Penn member [[Gray Maynard]] by submission, advancing to the finals where he faced teammate [[Manvel Gamburyan]]. After losing the first round, Diaz won by submission after Gamburyan was forced to tap out in the second round due to the dislocation of his right shoulder as the result of attempting a takedown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2485/manny-gamburyan-confirms-shoulder-dislocation.mma |title=Manny Gamburyan Confirms Shoulder Dislocation |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=June 24, 2007 |accessdate=February 11, 2009}}</ref> With the victory, Diaz became the winner of ''The Ultimate Fighter 5''.<ref>{{cite web |first=Thomas |last=Gerbasi |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=14571 |title=Nate Diaz – The Throwback |work=Ufc.com |date=September 16, 2008 |accessdate=February 11, 2009}}</ref>
Diaz was a contestant on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'', which exclusively featured [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweights]], fighting on [[Jens Pulver|Jens Pulver's]] team. In the preliminary round, Diaz defeated [[Rob Emerson]] by submission; in the quarterfinals he defeated fellow Team Pulver teammate [[Corey Hill]] via [[triangle choke]] submission in the first round. In the semifinals, Diaz defeated Team Penn member [[Gray Maynard]] by submission, advancing to the finals, in which he faced teammate [[Manvel Gamburyan]]. Diaz won by submission after Gamburyan was forced to tap out in the second round due to the dislocation of his right shoulder as the result of attempting a takedown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2485/manny-gamburyan-confirms-shoulder-dislocation.mma |title=Manny Gamburyan Confirms Shoulder Dislocation |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=June 24, 2007 |access-date=February 11, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710034628/http://mmajunkie.com/news/2485/manny-gamburyan-confirms-shoulder-dislocation.mma |archive-date=July 10, 2012 }}</ref> With the victory, Diaz won ''The Ultimate Fighter 5''.<ref>{{cite web |first=Thomas |last=Gerbasi |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=14571 |title=Nate Diaz – The Throwback |work=Ufc.com |date=September 16, 2008 |access-date=February 11, 2009}}</ref> This fight also earned him a $50,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="TUF5finals">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162098/tuf-18-finale-bonuses-and-awards-nate-diaz-knockout-earns-50k|title=TUF 18 Finale bonuses and awards: Nate Diaz knockout earns $50K, Benoit banks six figures|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Geno Mrosko|date=2013-12-01|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>


====2008====
====2008====


Diaz faced [[Alvin Robinson]] at [[UFC Fight Night 12]] on January 23, 2008. This fight earned him a $40,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFCFN12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bosshunting.com.au/sport/ufc/nate-diaz-ufc-career-earnings/|title=Nate Diaz's Complete UFC Career Earnings Revealed|publisher=bosshunting.com.au|author=Garry Lu|date=2020-06-03|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>
After defeating [[Alvin Robinson]] and [[Junior Assunção]] via submission he demanded tougher fighters. Diaz was given a match with [[Kurt Pellegrino]] at ''[[UFC Fight Night 13]]''. Diaz defeated Pellegrino via triangle-choke submission in the second round, after losing the first. As he locked up the choke, Diaz had time to flex for the crowd and throw up double middle fingers before Pellegrino actually submitted by tapping out. Diaz defeated veteran [[Josh Neer]] by split decision in the main event of ''[[UFC Fight Night 15]]''.

After defeating [[Alvin Robinson]] and [[Junior Assunção]] via submission, Diaz demanded tougher opponents. He was given a match with [[Kurt Pellegrino]] at ''[[UFC Fight Night 13]]''. Diaz defeated Pellegrino via triangle-choke submission in the second round. As he locked up the choke, Diaz had time to flex for the crowd and throw up double middle fingers before Pellegrino submitted. This fight earned him a $20,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFCFN13">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2008/04/florian-lauzon-irvin-and-diaz-earn-ufn13-fight-night-bonuses|title=Florian, Lauzon, Irvin and Diaz earn UFN13 "fight night" bonuses|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2008-04-03|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref> Diaz then defeated veteran [[Josh Neer]] by split decision in the main event of ''[[UFC Fight Night 15]]''. This fight earned him a $30,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFCFN5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2008/09/18/ufc-fight-night-15-bonuses-and-awards-for-diaz-vs-neer-in-omaha|title=UFC Fight Night 15 bonuses and awards for 'Diaz vs Neer' in Omaha|publisher=mmamania.com|author=MMA Newswire|date=2008-09-18|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>


====2009====
====2009====
[[File:Nate Diaz 2009.jpg|thumb|left|Diaz in 2009.]]


Diaz then fought former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Lightweight Championship|Strikeforce Lightweight Champion]] [[Clay Guida]] at ''[[UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2]]'', losing via split decision. Guida used his [[wrestling]] to take Diaz down multiple times. Diaz attempted to reverse Guida several times using [[judo]]-esque switches when Guida had his back. These switches failed to improve position for Diaz. In the 2nd round, Diaz opened up with his [[boxing]] and managed to tag Guida several times. After three rounds, the judges awarded Guida the split decision victory, marking Diaz's first loss in the UFC in what was also his [[pay per view]] debut.
Diaz next fought former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Lightweight Championship|Strikeforce Lightweight Champion]] [[Clay Guida]] at ''[[UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2]]'', losing via split decision. Guida used his [[wrestling]] to take Diaz down multiple times. Guida won via split decision, marking Diaz's first loss in the UFC, in what was also his [[pay per view]] debut. This fight earned him a $65,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFC94">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/02/howard-wilson-guida-diaz-and-machida-get-65k-ufc-94-bonuses|title=Howard, Wilson, Guida, Diaz and Machida get $65K UFC 94 bonuses|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2009-02-01|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>


Diaz met fellow [[Ultimate Fighter]] winner and former [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Welterweight Champion]] [[Joe Stevenson]] at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale]]''. Diaz was largely controlled on the ground due to Stevenson's superior [[wrestling]] skills. Stevenson took Diaz down at will and held multiple advantageous position throughout the 3 rounds. Diaz was unable to work any significant submissions or stay on his feet long enough to outstrike Stevenson. Diaz thus lost by unanimous decision.
Diaz met fellow [[Ultimate Fighter]] winner and former [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Welterweight Champion]] [[Joe Stevenson]] at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale]]''. Stevenson took Diaz down at will throughout the 3 rounds and Diaz lost by unanimous decision. This fight earned him a $25,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="TUF9">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/06/the-ultimate-fighter-9-finale-salaries-diego-sanchez-and-joe-stevenson-earn-top-paydays|title=The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale salaries: Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson earn top paydays|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2009-06-22|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>


After two consecutive losses by decision, Diaz headlined ''[[UFC Fight Night 19]]'' opposite [[Melvin Guillard]]. Diaz won by submission to a [[guillotine choke]] at 2:30 of round 2. This fight earned him a $30,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFCFN19">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2009/09/16/ufc-fight-night-19-bonuses-and-awards-for-diaz-vs-guillard-spike-tv-fights|title=UFC Fight Night 19 bonuses and awards for 'Diaz vs Guillard'Spike TV fights|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2009-09-17|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>
After two consecutive losses by decision, he was billed to headline ''[[UFC Fight Night 19]]'' opposite [[Melvin Guillard]]. Diaz was knocked down by a right hook seconds into the fight but recovered quickly, scoring two trip takedowns after being flipped once by Guillard executing a judo throw ([[harai goshi]]). He displayed fortitude throughout the rest of the fight, maintaining composure when hit flush several times, becoming more accurate and effective with his [[boxing]] in the second stanza, and after backing up Guillard with a left and right jab combo, his opponent backed up until he bounced off the side of the cage, missed with a swing and looked to take Diaz down. At this moment Diaz locked in a modified [[guillotine choke]], using his right leg to keep Guillard in position. He seemed to acknowledge the crowd in attendance before Guillard tapped and Diaz won at 2:30 of round 2.


====2010====
====2010====


Diaz faced [[Gray Maynard]] on January 11, 2010, in the main event at ''[[UFC Fight Night 20]]'', a rematch from when the two met in the semi-finals of the ''[[TUF 5]]'' [[lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] tournament, where Diaz won. Diaz lost a controversial split decision to Maynard, as the former TUF winner was given the nod in the FightMetric reports, winning rounds two and three.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/1/12/1247678/fightmetric-report-for-gray |title=FightMetric Report for Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz at UFC Fight Night 20 |first=Mike |last=Fagan |accessdate=September 22, 2012 |date=January 12, 2010 |work=Bloody Elbow}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Elroy|first1=Jordy|title=Diaz Brothers: Top 5 Most Outrageous Moments|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1432284-diaz-brothers-top-5-most-outrageous-moments|publisher=Bleacher Report|date=4 December 2012}}</ref>
Diaz faced [[Gray Maynard]] on January 11, 2010, in the main event at ''[[UFC Fight Night 20]]'', a rematch from when the two met in the semi-finals of the ''[[TUF 5]]'' [[lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] tournament, which Diaz won. Diaz lost a controversial split decision to Maynard, as the former TUF winner was given the nod in the FightMetric reports, winning rounds two and three.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/1/12/1247678/fightmetric-report-for-gray |title=FightMetric Report for Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz at UFC Fight Night 20 |first=Mike |last=Fagan |access-date=September 22, 2012 |date=January 12, 2010 |work=Bloody Elbow}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Elroy|first1=Jordy|title=Diaz Brothers: Top 5 Most Outrageous Moments|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1432284-diaz-brothers-top-5-most-outrageous-moments|publisher=Bleacher Report|date=4 December 2012}}</ref>


After three losses in four fights, Nate considered making a permanent move up in weight to the 170&nbsp;lb. weight class, stating "I don't make enough money to have to drop this much weight so I'd like to fight at 170 and only go to 155 every once in a while."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sherdogblog.craveonline.com/blog/2010-01-12#22010 |date=January 12, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708201346/http://sherdogblog.craveonline.com/blog/2010-01-12#22010 |archivedate=July 8, 2011 |first=Jake |last=Rossen |title=Diaz Looking at 170 lbs |work=Sherdog}}</ref>
After three losses in four fights, Nate considered making a permanent move up in weight to the 170&nbsp;lb. weight class, stating "I don't make enough money to have to drop this much weight so I'd like to fight at 170 and only go to 155 every once in a while."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sherdogblog.craveonline.com/blog/2010-01-12#22010 |date=January 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708201346/http://sherdogblog.craveonline.com/blog/2010-01-12#22010 |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |first=Jake |last=Rossen |title=Diaz Looking at 170 lbs |work=Sherdog}}</ref>


Diaz made his [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] debut on March 27, 2010, at [[UFC 111]] against [[Miletich Fighting Systems]] product and striking specialist [[Rory Markham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17600/nate-diaz-headed-to-welterweight-meets-rory-markham-at-ufc-111.mma |title=Nate Diaz headed to welterweight, could meet Rory Markham at UFC 111 |first=Steven |last=Marrocco |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 18, 2010 |accessdate=January 18, 2010}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Markham weighed in at 177, whereas Diaz weighed in at the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] limit of 171 and the fight was changed to a catchweight fight. Diaz went on to win the fight by TKO in the first round.
Diaz made his [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] debut on March 27, 2010, at [[UFC 111]] against [[Miletich Fighting Systems]] product and striking specialist [[Rory Markham]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17600/nate-diaz-headed-to-welterweight-meets-rory-markham-at-ufc-111.mma |title=Nate Diaz headed to welterweight, could meet Rory Markham at UFC 111 |first=Steven |last=Marrocco |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 18, 2010 |access-date=January 18, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714161454/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17600/nate-diaz-headed-to-welterweight-meets-rory-markham-at-ufc-111.mma |archive-date=July 14, 2012 }}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Markham weighed in at 177, whereas Diaz weighed in at the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] limit of 171; the fight was changed to a [[catchweight]] fight. Diaz went on to win the fight by TKO in the first round.


After the win over Markham, Diaz stated he would compete in both weight classes. His next fight was again at Welterweight against former professional boxer [[Marcus Davis]] on August 28, 2010 at [[UFC 118]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19659/marcus-davis-vs-nate-diaz-official-for-ufc-118-in-august.mma|title=Marcus Davis vs Nate Diaz official for UFC 118 in August |date=June 23, 2010 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com}}</ref> Diaz utilized his reach advantage to great effect, peppering Davis with punches that caused considerable damage over time. Diaz finished Davis after choking him unconscious with a [[guillotine choke]] submission in the final round; the bout earned ''Fight of the Night'' honors.
After the win over Markham, Diaz stated he would compete in both weight classes. His next fight was again at Welterweight against former professional boxer [[Marcus Davis]] on August 28, 2010, at [[UFC 118]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19659/marcus-davis-vs-nate-diaz-official-for-ufc-118-in-august.mma|title=Marcus Davis vs Nate Diaz official for UFC 118 in August|date=June 23, 2010|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710092356/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19659/marcus-davis-vs-nate-diaz-official-for-ufc-118-in-august.mma|archive-date=July 10, 2012}}</ref> Diaz finished Davis after choking him unconscious with a [[guillotine choke]] submission in the final round; the bout earned them $60,000 ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name="UFC118">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2010/08/29/joe-lauzon-nate-diaz-marcus-davis-each-win-60-000-bonus|title=Joe Lauzon, Nate Diaz, Marcus Davis Each Win $60,000 Bonus|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ray Hui|date=2010-08-29|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>


====2011====
====2011====
[[File:UFCWelterweightNateDiaz.jpg|thumb|Diaz at [[UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle]] in 2011]]
Diaz next faced South Korean fighter [[Dong Hyun Kim]], on January 1, 2011, at [[UFC 125]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/16170/nate-diaz-vs-dong-hyun-kim-added-to-ufc-125-on-jan-1/ |title=Nate Diaz vs. Dong Hyun Kim Added to UFC 125 on Jan. 1 |first=Kris |last=Karkoski |date=October 6, 2010 |publisher=mmafrenzy.com}}</ref> Diaz lost the fight via unanimous decision.


Diaz fought [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] on April 30, 2011, at [[UFC 129]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22102/nate-diaz-meets-rory-macdonald-at-ufc-129.mma |title=Nate Diaz meets Rory MacDonald at UFC 129 |date=January 14, 2011 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712102255/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22102/nate-diaz-meets-rory-macdonald-at-ufc-129.mma |archive-date=July 12, 2012 }}</ref> Diaz was unable to mount much significant offense and lost via unanimous decision. Following the loss, Diaz stated that he would be moving back down to the lightweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/05/02/cesar-gracie-says-nate-diaz-will-be-moving-back-to-the-lightweight-division-%E2%80%9Cwhere-he-belongs%E2%80%9D/|title=Nate Diaz will be moving back to the lightweight division|publisher=mmabay.co.uk|date=2011-05-02|access-date=2013-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205013051/http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/05/02/cesar-gracie-says-nate-diaz-will-be-moving-back-to-the-lightweight-division-%e2%80%9cwhere-he-belongs%e2%80%9d/|archive-date=2013-12-05|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Diaz lost by unanimous decision to South Korean fighter [[Dong Hyun Kim]], on January 1, 2011, at [[UFC 125]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmafrenzy.com/16170/nate-diaz-vs-dong-hyun-kim-added-to-ufc-125-on-jan-1/ |title=Nate Diaz vs. Dong Hyun Kim Added to UFC 125 on Jan. 1 |first=Kris |last=Karkoski |date=October 6, 2010 |publisher=mmafrenzy.com}}</ref> Diaz was taken down and controlled by Kim for the first two rounds. While Nate won the final round by pushing the action against a fading Kim, it was too late. Diaz lost the fight 29–28 on all judges' score cards.

Diaz fought [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] on April 30, 2011, at [[UFC 129]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22102/nate-diaz-meets-rory-macdonald-at-ufc-129.mma |title=Nate Diaz meets Rory MacDonald at UFC 129 |date=January 14, 2011 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com}}</ref> Diaz was unable to mount much significant offense, being viciously slammed by MacDonald 3 times in the third round, and was controlled on the ground by MacDonald, losing via a lopsided unanimous decision. Following the loss, Diaz stated that he would be moving back down to the lightweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/05/02/cesar-gracie-says-nate-diaz-will-be-moving-back-to-the-lightweight-division-%E2%80%9Cwhere-he-belongs%E2%80%9D/|title=Nate Diaz will be moving back to the lightweight division|publisher=mmabay.co.uk|date=2011-05-02}}</ref>


Diaz defeated former [[List of Pride champions|PRIDE Lightweight Champion]] [[Takanori Gomi]] on September 24, 2011, at [[UFC 135]] via [[armbar]] submission in the first round. During the fight, Diaz showed improved boxing, rocking Gomi on several occasions and also showed good ground skills, transitioning perfectly from the triangle position to the armbar.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/6/21/2234562/ufc-135-takanori-gomi-vs-nate-diaz-fight-set-for-sept-24-in-denver |title=Takanori Gomi vs Nate Diaz fight set for Sept. 24 in Denver |publisher=mmamania.com |first=Geno |last=Mrosko |date=June 21, 2011 |accessdate=June 21, 2011}}</ref> He earned ''Submission of the Night'' honors for his performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/09/ufc-135-bonuses-koscheck-diaz-jones-and-jackson-earn-75k-fighter-awards/|title=UFC 135 bonuses: Koscheck, Diaz, Jones and Jackson earn $75K fighter awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-09-25}}</ref>
Diaz defeated former [[List of Pride champions|PRIDE Lightweight Champion]] [[Takanori Gomi]] on September 24, 2011, at [[UFC 135]] via [[armbar]] submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/6/21/2234562/ufc-135-takanori-gomi-vs-nate-diaz-fight-set-for-sept-24-in-denver |title=Takanori Gomi vs Nate Diaz fight set for Sept. 24 in Denver |publisher=mmamania.com |first=Geno |last=Mrosko |date=June 21, 2011 |access-date=June 21, 2011}}</ref> He earned a $75,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]]'' award for his performance.<ref name="UFC135">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/09/ufc-135-bonuses-koscheck-diaz-jones-and-jackson-earn-75k-fighter-awards/|title=UFC 135 bonuses: Koscheck, Diaz, Jones and Jackson earn $75K fighter awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-09-25}}</ref>


Diaz defeated [[Donald Cerrone]] at [[UFC 141]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/donald-cerrone-vs-nate-diaz-targeted-for-ufc-141-in-las-vegas.mma |title=Donald Cerrone vs. Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141 in Las Vegas |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 30, 2011 |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |accessdate=October 30, 2011}}</ref> via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28) in a performance that earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/12/ufc-141-bonuses/|title=UFC 141 bonuses: Hendricks, Diaz and Cerrone get $75,000 awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-12-31}}</ref> Despite being knocked off of his feet multiple times by sweeping leg kicks from Cerrone, Diaz had one of the best performances of his career. Diaz set a CompuStrike record, landing 82% of the strikes he threw en route to his victory over Cerrone.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmanews.com/news/90198 |title=Nate Diaz Sets CompuStrike Record At UFC 141 |first=Chris |last=Howie |date=January 1, 2012 |accessdate=September 22, 2012}}</ref>
Diaz defeated [[Donald Cerrone]] at [[UFC 141]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/donald-cerrone-vs-nate-diaz-targeted-for-ufc-141-in-las-vegas.mma |title=Donald Cerrone vs. Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141 in Las Vegas |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 30, 2011 |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |access-date=October 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101142900/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/donald-cerrone-vs-nate-diaz-targeted-for-ufc-141-in-las-vegas.mma |archive-date=November 1, 2011 }}</ref> via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28) in a performance that earned both participants $75,000 ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name="UFC141">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/12/ufc-141-bonuses/|title=UFC 141 bonuses: Hendricks, Diaz and Cerrone get $75,000 awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-12-31}}</ref> Despite being knocked off of his feet multiple times by sweeping leg kicks from Cerrone, Diaz had one of the best performances of his career. Diaz set a CompuStrike record, landing 82% of the strikes he threw en route to his victory over Cerrone.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mmanews.com/news/90198 |title=Nate Diaz Sets CompuStrike Record At UFC 141 |first=Chris |last=Howie |newspaper=Mma News |date=January 1, 2012 |access-date=September 22, 2012}}</ref>


====2012====
====2012====


Diaz, after several years of training, finally received his [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] [[black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] from Cesar Gracie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/5/2929016/pic-nate-diaz-finally-awarded-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-from |title=Nate Diaz finally awarded Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt |first=Thomas |last=Myers |work=mmamania.com |date=April 5, 2012 |accessdate=April 5, 2012}}</ref> He was awarded his black belt a month before his fight with fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]].
Diaz, after several years of training, finally received his [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] [[black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] from Cesar Gracie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/5/2929016/pic-nate-diaz-finally-awarded-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-from |title=Nate Diaz finally awarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt |first=Thomas |last=Myers |work=mmamania.com |date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2012}}</ref> He was awarded his black belt a month before his fight with fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]].


Diaz next faced [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] on May 5, 2012, at [[UFC on Fox 3]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27115/nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-3-in-new-jersey.mma |title=Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller booked for UFC on FOX 3 in New Jersey |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 24, 2012 |accessdate=January 24, 2012}}</ref> Diaz outboxed Miller for the majority of the first two rounds, even dropping Miller with a straight left at the end of the first round. Near the end of round two, Miller shot in for a takedown, to which Diaz stuffed and countered with a rolling [[guillotine choke]], forcing the tap at 4:09 of the second round. The submission won Diaz his fifth ''Submission of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28572/ufc-on-fox-3-bonuses.mma |title=UFC on FOX 3 bonuses: Johnson, Diaz, Gaudinot and Lineker earn $65K awards |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=May 5, 2012}}</ref> It was also the first time Miller had been stopped in his MMA career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/05/ufc-on-fox-3-results-nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller/|title=UFC on FOX 3 results: Nate Diaz wins again, becomes first to stop Jim Miller|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2012-05-06}}</ref>
Diaz next faced [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] on May 5, 2012, at [[UFC on Fox 3]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27115/nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-3-in-new-jersey.mma |title=Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller booked for UFC on FOX 3 in New Jersey |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 24, 2012 |access-date=January 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714140123/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27115/nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-3-in-new-jersey.mma |archive-date=July 14, 2012 }}</ref> Diaz outboxed Miller for the majority of the first two rounds, even dropping Miller with a straight left at the end of the first round. Near the end of round two, Miller shot in for a takedown, to which Diaz stuffed and countered with a rolling [[guillotine choke]], forcing the tap at 4:09 of the second round. The submission won Diaz his fifth ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]]'' bonus award valued at $65,000.<ref name="UFCFox3">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/05/ufc-on-fox-3-bonuses|title=UFC on FOX 3 bonuses: Johnson, Diaz, Gaudinot and Lineker earn $65K awards|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2012-05-06|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref> It was also the first time Miller had been stopped in his MMA career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/05/ufc-on-fox-3-results-nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller/|title=UFC on FOX 3 results: Nate Diaz wins again, becomes first to stop Jim Miller|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2012-05-06}}</ref>


Diaz faced [[Benson Henderson]] on December 8, 2012, at [[UFC on Fox 5]] in the main event for the [[UFC Lightweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/ben-henderson-vs-nate-diaz-headlines-stacked-ufc-on-fox-5-event/ |title=Ben Henderson Vs Nate Diaz Headlines Stacked UFC On FOX 5 Event |work=fightofthenight.com |date=August 15, 2012 |author=rossc}}</ref> Diaz lost the one-sided bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/8/3745422/ufc-on-fox-5-results-ben-henderson-destroys-nate-diaz-to-retain-lightweight-title|title=UFC on FOX 5 results: Ben Henderson destroys Nate Diaz to retain lightweight title|publisher=mmamania.com|date=December 8, 2012|author=Gene Mrosko}}</ref> Three weeks prior to the championship bout, Diaz signed an eight-fight contract with UFC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/4/8/5595204/nate-diaz-breaks-silence-about-issues-with-ufc-dana-white-responds|title=Nate Diaz breaks silence about issues with UFC; Dana White responds|publisher=MMAfighting.com|date=April 8, 2014|author=Helwani, Ariel}}</ref>
Diaz faced [[Benson Henderson]] on December 8, 2012, at [[UFC on Fox 5]] in the main event for the [[UFC Lightweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/ben-henderson-vs-nate-diaz-headlines-stacked-ufc-on-fox-5-event/ |title=Ben Henderson Vs Nate Diaz Headlines Stacked UFC On FOX 5 Event |work=fightofthenight.com |date=August 15, 2012 |author=rossc}}</ref> Diaz lost the one-sided bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/8/3745422/ufc-on-fox-5-results-ben-henderson-destroys-nate-diaz-to-retain-lightweight-title|title=UFC on FOX 5 results: Ben Henderson destroys Nate Diaz to retain lightweight title|publisher=mmamania.com|date=December 8, 2012|author=Gene Mrosko}}</ref> Three weeks prior to the championship bout, Diaz signed an eight-fight contract with UFC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/4/8/5595204/nate-diaz-breaks-silence-about-issues-with-ufc-dana-white-responds|title=Nate Diaz breaks silence about issues with UFC; Dana White responds|publisher=MMAfighting.com|date=April 8, 2014|author=Helwani, Ariel}}</ref>
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====2013====
====2013====


Diaz faced former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Lightweight Championship|Strikeforce Lightweight Champion]] [[Josh Thomson]] on April 20, 2013, at [[UFC on Fox 7]]. He lost the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches, during which Nate's brother, [[Nick Diaz]] physically threw a towel into the octagon, in an attempt to signal the referee to end the bout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/nate-diaz-vs-josh-thomson-added-to-aprils-ufc-on-fox-7-event |title=Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson added to April's UFC on FOX 7 event |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/20/4246808/ufc-on-fox-7-results-josh-thomson-becomes-first-to-knock-out-nate-diaz |title=UFC on FOX 7 results: Josh Thomson becomes first to knock out Nate Diaz |first=Mike |last=Chiappetta |date=April 20, 2013 |accessdate=April 21, 2013}}</ref> On May 16, 2013, Diaz was suspended by the UFC for violating the UFC's code of conduct by using a homophobic slur on his [[Twitter]] page. The UFC expressed their disappointment and suspended him;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/9283772/nate-diaz-suspended-indefinitely-homophobic-slur-bryan-carawaya |title=Nate Diaz banned indefinitely |publisher=ESPN |date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> he was eventually suspended for 90 days and fined $20,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-90-Days-Fines-Lightweight-3620000-for-Violating-Code-of-Conduct-52579 |title=UFC SUSPENDS NATE DIAZ 90 DAYS, FINES LIGHTWEIGHT $20,000 FOR VIOLATING CODE OF CONDUCT |publisher=Sherdog |date=May 17, 2013}}</ref>
Diaz faced former [[List of Strikeforce champions#Lightweight Championship|Strikeforce Lightweight Champion]] [[Josh Thomson]] on April 20, 2013, at [[UFC on Fox 7]]. He lost the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches, during which Nate's brother, Nick Diaz physically threw a towel into the octagon, in an attempt to signal the referee to end the bout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/nate-diaz-vs-josh-thomson-added-to-aprils-ufc-on-fox-7-event |title=Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson added to April's UFC on FOX 7 event |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=January 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/20/4246808/ufc-on-fox-7-results-josh-thomson-becomes-first-to-knock-out-nate-diaz |title=UFC on FOX 7 results: Josh Thomson becomes first to knock out Nate Diaz |first=Mike |last=Chiappetta |date=April 20, 2013 |access-date=April 21, 2013}}</ref> On May 16, 2013, Diaz was suspended by the UFC for violating the UFC's code of conduct by using a homophobic slur on his [[Twitter]] page. The UFC expressed their disappointment and suspended him;<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/9283772/nate-diaz-suspended-indefinitely-homophobic-slur-bryan-carawaya |title=Nate Diaz banned indefinitely |work=ESPN |date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> he was eventually suspended for 90 days and fined $20,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-90-Days-Fines-Lightweight-3620000-for-Violating-Code-of-Conduct-52579 |title=UFC SUSPENDS NATE DIAZ 90 DAYS, FINES LIGHTWEIGHT $20,000 FOR VIOLATING CODE OF CONDUCT |publisher=Sherdog |date=May 17, 2013}}</ref>


A rubber match with [[Gray Maynard]] took place on November 30, 2013 in the main event at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate#The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightline.com/gray-maynard-nate-diaz-iii-set-ultimate-fighter-18-finale/|title=Gray Maynard-Nate Diaz III Set For Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale|work=fightline.com |author=Dana Becker|date=September 8, 2013 |accessdate=September 8, 2013}}</ref> Diaz won via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/10039560/ufc-tuf18-finale-roundup-nate-diaz-stops-gray-maynard-round-1|title=Nate Diaz stops Gray Maynard|publisher=espn.go.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2013-11-30}}</ref> The stoppage earned him his first ''Knockout of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/1/5162188/tuf-18-finale-bonuses-nate-diaz-moves-into-third-place-all-time-with|title=TUF 18 Finale bonuses: Nate Diaz moves into third place all time with 11th bonus|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2013-12-01}}</ref>
A rubber match with [[Gray Maynard]] took place on November 30, 2013, in the main event at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate#The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightline.com/gray-maynard-nate-diaz-iii-set-ultimate-fighter-18-finale/|title=Gray Maynard-Nate Diaz III Set For Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale|work=fightline.com |author=Dana Becker|date=September 8, 2013 |access-date=September 8, 2013}}</ref> Diaz won via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/10039560/ufc-tuf18-finale-roundup-nate-diaz-stops-gray-maynard-round-1|title=Nate Diaz stops Gray Maynard|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2013-11-30}}</ref> The stoppage earned him his first ''Knockout of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/1/5162188/tuf-18-finale-bonuses-nate-diaz-moves-into-third-place-all-time-with|title=TUF 18 Finale bonuses: Nate Diaz moves into third place all time with 11th bonus|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2013-12-01}}</ref>


====2014====
====2014====


On May 5, 2014, both Nate Diaz and fellow UFC fighter [[TJ Grant]] were removed from the UFC's lightweight rankings after being deemed inactive by the UFC.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/nate-diaz-and-tj-grant-removed-from-ufcs-lightweight-rankings | title=Nate Diaz And TJ Grant Removed From UFC’s Lightweight Rankings | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=6 May 2014 | accessdate=13 May 2014 | author=Henderson, Jason}}</ref>
On May 5, 2014, both Nate Diaz and fellow UFC fighter [[T. J. Grant]] were removed from the UFC's lightweight rankings after being deemed inactive by the UFC.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/nate-diaz-and-tj-grant-removed-from-ufcs-lightweight-rankings | title=Nate Diaz And TJ Grant Removed From UFC's Lightweight Rankings | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=6 May 2014 | access-date=13 May 2014 | author=Henderson, Jason}}</ref>


After over a year away from the sport, Diaz returned from his self-imposed hiatus and faced [[Rafael Dos Anjos]] on December 13, 2014 at [[UFC on Fox 13]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/23/6836183/nate-diaz-ends-holdout-meets-rafael-dos-anjos-at-ufc-on-fox-13|title=Nate Diaz ends holdout, meets Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on Fox 13|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=2014-09-23|date=2014-09-23}}</ref> Diaz missed weight, coming in at 160.6 pounds. He was given additional time to make the lightweight limit, but didn't attempt to cut further. Instead, he was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Rafael dos Anjos. Diaz, who seemd unmotivated and annoyed for most of the fight, lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision (26–30, 26–30, and 27–30).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/13/7388847/ufc-on-fox-13-results-rafael-dos-anjos-clobbers-nate-diaz|title=UFC on FOX 13 results: Rafael dos Anjos clobbers Nate Diaz|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=2014-12-13|date=2014-12-13}}</ref>
After over a year away from the sport, Diaz returned from his self-imposed hiatus and faced [[Rafael Dos Anjos]] on December 13, 2014, at [[UFC on Fox 13]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/23/6836183/nate-diaz-ends-holdout-meets-rafael-dos-anjos-at-ufc-on-fox-13|title=Nate Diaz ends holdout, meets Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on Fox 13|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2014-09-23|date=2014-09-23}}</ref> Diaz missed weight, coming in at 160.6 pounds. He was given additional time to make the lightweight limit, and cut down to 155.2. However, he was still fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Rafael dos Anjos. Diaz, who seemed unmotivated and annoyed for most of the fight, lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, and 30–27).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/13/7388847/ufc-on-fox-13-results-rafael-dos-anjos-clobbers-nate-diaz|title=UFC on FOX 13 results: Rafael dos Anjos clobbers Nate Diaz|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|access-date=2014-12-13|date=2014-12-13}}</ref>


====2015====
====2015====


Diaz was briefly linked to a welterweight bout with [[Matt Brown (fighter)|Matt Brown]] on July 11, 2015 at [[UFC 189]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/nate-diaz-returns-to-welterweight-meets-matt-brown-on-stacked-ufc-189-in-las-vegas|title=Nate Diaz returns to welterweight, meets Matt Brown on stacked UFC 189 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-04-08|accessdate=2015-04-08}}</ref> However, in mid-April, Brown announced that the pairing had been scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/matt-brown-says-hes-no-longer-fighting-nate-diaz-at-ufc-189|title=Matt Brown says he's no longer fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 189|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-04-15|accessdate=2015-04-15}}</ref>
Diaz was briefly linked to a welterweight bout with [[Matt Brown (fighter)|Matt Brown]] on July 11, 2015, at [[UFC 189]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/nate-diaz-returns-to-welterweight-meets-matt-brown-on-stacked-ufc-189-in-las-vegas|title=Nate Diaz returns to welterweight, meets Matt Brown on stacked UFC 189 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2015-04-08|access-date=2015-04-08}}</ref> However, in mid-April, Brown announced that the pairing had been scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/matt-brown-says-hes-no-longer-fighting-nate-diaz-at-ufc-189|title=Matt Brown says he's no longer fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 189|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2015-04-15|access-date=2015-04-15}}</ref>


After sitting out again for over a year, Diaz returned to face [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] on December 19, 2015 at [[UFC on Fox 17]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-nate-diaz-michael-johnson-fox-ufc-fight-night-orlando-082415|title=Michael Johnson meets Nate Diaz at FOX UFC Fight Night in Orlando|publisher=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2015-08-24|accessdate=2015-08-24}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-nate-diaz-outstrikes-michael-johnson-en-route-to-impressive-win|title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Nate Diaz outstrikes Michael Johnson en route to impressive win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2015-12-19|accessdate=2015-12-19}}</ref> Both participants were awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-bonuses-nate-diaz-michael-johnson-cash-in-for-entertaining-scrap|title=UFC on FOX 17 bonuses: Nate Diaz, Michael Johnson cash in for entertaining scrap|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-12-19|accessdate=2015-12-19}}</ref>
After sitting out again for over a year, Diaz returned to face [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] on December 19, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox 17]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-nate-diaz-michael-johnson-fox-ufc-fight-night-orlando-082415|title=Michael Johnson meets Nate Diaz at FOX UFC Fight Night in Orlando|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2015-08-24|access-date=2015-08-24}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision and went on to give one of the most infamous post-fight interviews in UFC history, where he called out [[Conor McGregor]] by saying "you're taking everything I work for, motherfucker, and I'ma fight your fucking ass" on live broadcast television.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-nate-diaz-outstrikes-michael-johnson-en-route-to-impressive-win|title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Nate Diaz outstrikes Michael Johnson en route to impressive win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2015-12-19|access-date=2015-12-19}}</ref> Both participants were awarded $50,000 ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name="UFCFox17">{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-bonuses-nate-diaz-michael-johnson-cash-in-for-entertaining-scrap|title=UFC on FOX 17 bonuses: Nate Diaz, Michael Johnson cash in for entertaining scrap|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2015-12-19|access-date=2015-12-19}}</ref>


====2016====
====2016====


Diaz was set as a replacement to face [[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]] on March 5, 2016 at [[UFC 196]], filling in for an injured [[Rafael dos Anjos]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/23/11098398/rafael-dos-anjos-injured-out-of-ufc-196-main-event-fight-against|title=Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 196 main event fight against Conor McGregor|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2016-02-23|accessdate=2016-02-23}}</ref> With Diaz only having eleven days notice, the fight took place at welterweight (170 lbs) due to lack of time to cut weight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/23/11103274/mma-news-conor-mcgregor-vs-nate-diaz-non-title-welterweight-bout-ufc-196|title=Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz non-title welterweight bout set for UFC 196|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2016-02-23}}</ref> Diaz won the fight via submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-196-results-nate-diaz-shocks-conor-mcgregor-with-second-round-choke|title=UFC 196 results: Nate Diaz shocks Conor McGregor with second-round choke|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-03-06|accessdate=2016-03-06}}</ref> This gave Diaz his ninth submission victory in the UFC, tied for the second-most all-time behind only [[Royce Gracie]]. Both fighters were awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors and Diaz was also awarded with the ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-196-bonuses-nate-diaz-doubles-up-for-100000-after-upset-of-mcgregor|title=UFC 196 bonuses: Nate Diaz doubles up for $100,000 after upset of McGregor|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-03-06|accessdate=2016-03-06}}</ref>
Diaz was set as a replacement to face [[Conor McGregor]] on March 5, 2016, at [[UFC 196]], filling in for an injured [[Rafael dos Anjos]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/23/11098398/rafael-dos-anjos-injured-out-of-ufc-196-main-event-fight-against|title=Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 196 main event fight against Conor McGregor|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2016-02-23|access-date=2016-02-23}}</ref> With Diaz only having eleven days notice, the fight took place at welterweight (170 lbs) due to lack of time to cut weight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/23/11103274/mma-news-conor-mcgregor-vs-nate-diaz-non-title-welterweight-bout-ufc-196|title=Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz non-title welterweight bout set for UFC 196|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2016-02-23|access-date=2016-03-06|archive-date=2017-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201092334/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/23/11103274/mma-news-conor-mcgregor-vs-nate-diaz-non-title-welterweight-bout-ufc-196|url-status=dead}}</ref> Diaz won the fight via submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-196-results-nate-diaz-shocks-conor-mcgregor-with-second-round-choke|title=UFC 196 results: Nate Diaz shocks Conor McGregor with second-round choke|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-03-06|access-date=2016-03-06}}</ref> This gave Diaz his ninth submission victory in the UFC, tied for the second-most all-time behind only [[Royce Gracie]]. Both fighters were awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors and Diaz was also awarded with the ''Performance of the Night'' bonus which totalled $100,000 overall.<ref name="UFC196">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-196-bonuses-nate-diaz-doubles-up-for-100000-after-upset-of-mcgregor|title=UFC 196 bonuses: Nate Diaz doubles up for $100,000 after upset of McGregor|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2016-03-06|access-date=2016-03-06}}</ref>


A rematch with McGregor was scheduled for July 9, 2016 at [[UFC 200]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/18/11261716/conor-mcgregor-vs-nate-diaz-rematch-in-the-works-for-ufc-200|title=Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch in the works for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2015-03-18|accessdate=2015-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/30/11334464/rematch-between-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-official-for-ufc-200|title=Rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz official for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Chuck Mindenhall|date=2015-03-30|accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref> However, on April 19, the UFC announced that McGregor had been pulled from the event after failing to fulfill media obligations in Las Vegas related to the fight.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/19/11464744/mma-news-dana-white-announces-conor-mcgregor-out-ufc-200-refused-press-conference?_ga=1.42997793.527278055.1432682209|title=Dana White announces Conor McGregor's removal from UFC 200 main event|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2016-04-19|accessdate=2016-04-19}}</ref> In turn, the fight with McGregor was rescheduled and took place the following month, contested again at welterweight, at [[UFC 202]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nate-DiazConor-McGregor-Rematch-Official-for-UFC-202-on-Aug-20-105969|title=Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor rematch official for UFC 202 on Aug.20|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-06-04|accessdate=2016-06-04}}</ref> Diaz lost the rematch via majority decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/8/21/12572198/ufc-202-results-conor-mcgregor-defeats-nate-diaz-via-majority|title=UFC 202 results: Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz via majority decision |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Luke Thomas|date=2016-08-21|accessdate=2016-08-21}}</ref> The contest was once again awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-202-Bonuses-McGregor-Diaz-Johnson-Cerrone-Receive-3650K-Awards-110081|title=UFC 202 bonuses: McGregor, Diaz, Johnson, Cerrone receive $50K awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-08-20|accessdate=2016-08-20}}</ref> Diaz had a reported payout of $2 million for the contest, also picking up $50,000 for ''Fight of the Night'' honors
A rematch with McGregor was scheduled for July 9, 2016, at [[UFC 200]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/18/11261716/conor-mcgregor-vs-nate-diaz-rematch-in-the-works-for-ufc-200|title=Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch in the works for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2015-03-18|access-date=2015-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/30/11334464/rematch-between-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-official-for-ufc-200|title=Rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz official for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Chuck Mindenhall|date=2015-03-30|access-date=2015-03-30}}</ref> However, on April 19, the UFC announced that McGregor had been pulled from the event after failing to fulfill media obligations in Las Vegas related to the fight.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/19/11464744/mma-news-dana-white-announces-conor-mcgregor-out-ufc-200-refused-press-conference?_ga=1.42997793.527278055.1432682209|title=Dana White announces Conor McGregor's removal from UFC 200 main event|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2016-04-19|access-date=2016-04-19|archive-date=2017-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129183407/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/19/11464744/mma-news-dana-white-announces-conor-mcgregor-out-ufc-200-refused-press-conference?_ga=1.42997793.527278055.1432682209|url-status=dead}}</ref> In turn, the fight with McGregor was rescheduled and took place the following month, contested again at welterweight, at [[UFC 202]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nate-DiazConor-McGregor-Rematch-Official-for-UFC-202-on-Aug-20-105969|title=Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor rematch official for UFC 202 on Aug.20|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-06-04|access-date=2016-06-04}}</ref> Diaz lost the rematch via majority decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/8/21/12572198/ufc-202-results-conor-mcgregor-defeats-nate-diaz-via-majority|title=UFC 202 results: Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz via majority decision |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Luke Thomas|date=2016-08-21|access-date=2016-08-21}}</ref> The contest was once again awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name="UFC202">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-202-Bonuses-McGregor-Diaz-Johnson-Cerrone-Receive-3650K-Awards-110081|title=UFC 202 bonuses: McGregor, Diaz, Johnson, Cerrone receive $50K awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-08-20|access-date=2016-08-20}}</ref>


At the UFC 202 post-fight press conference, Diaz violated the [[USADA]] rule by smoking CBD, [[Cannabidiol]], vape pen within four hours after a fight. He was not sanctioned as CBD is not considered a [[Performance-enhancing substance|PED]]. USADA changed their rules and lifted CBD from the banned list not long after.<ref name="The Inquisitr">{{Cite news|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4717683/how-nate-diaz-changed-a-usada-rule-nick-diaz-potential-return-to-the-ufc/|title=How Nate Diaz Changed A USADA Rule, Nick Diaz Potential Return To The UFC|date=2018-01-04|work=The Inquisitr|access-date=2018-01-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Awards, records, and honors==

*'''[[Ultimate vbbbbs|Fight of the Night]] (Eight times) <small>vs. [[Josh Neer]], [[Clay Guida]], [[Joe Stevenson]], [[Marcus Davis]], [[Donald Cerrone]], [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]], [[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]] (x2)
====2018====
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (Five times) <small>vs. [[Alvin Robinson]], [[Kurt Pellegrino]], [[Melvin Guillard]], [[Takanori Gomi]], [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]</small>

**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Gray Maynard]]</small>
After a two-year-long layoff, it was announced on August 3, 2018, that Diaz was expected to return on November 3 against [[Dustin Poirier]] in a lightweight bout. This bout was expected to serve as the co-headliner of [[UFC 230]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24270366/nate-diaz-dustin-poirier-booked-fight-ufc-230-nov-3|title=Sources: Nate Diaz to fight Poirier at UFC 230|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-08-03|language=en}}</ref> However, on October 9, 2018, it was announced that Poirier pulled out due to injury and as a result, the bout was canceled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/nate-diaz/ufc-president-dana-white-nate-diaz-is-definitely-off-ufc-230/|title=UFC President Dana White: "Nate Diaz is definitely off UFC 230" {{!}} BJPenn.com|date=2018-10-10|work={{!}} BJPenn.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small>

** Tied ([[Joe Lauzon]]) for most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|post-fight bonus awards]] in UFC history (15)
====2019====
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
Nate Diaz returned to competition on August 17 at [[UFC 241]]. He faced [[Anthony Pettis]] in a welterweight bout which served as the co-main event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/ufc-241-nate-diaz-vs-anthony-pettis-welterweight-co-headliner|title=Nate Diaz set to return against Anthony Pettis in UFC 241 welterweight co-headliner|date=2019-05-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-05-12}}</ref> With a dominant performance, he won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/18/ufc-241-results-nate-diaz/|title=UFC 241 Results: Nate Diaz Dominates Anthony Pettis in Return, Calls Out Jorge Masvidal|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-08-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref>
**2011 All-Violence First Team<ref>{{Cite web|work=Sherdog|date=2011|url=http://sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2011-AllViolence-Team-38799|title=All-Violence Team|publisher=Sherdog}}</ref>

*'''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''
Diaz faced [[Jorge Masvidal]] on November 2, 2019, in the main event of [[UFC 244]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/09/07/ufc-244-main-event-announced-dana-white-nate-diaz-vs-jorge-masvidal-tops-msg-card//|title=UFC 244 Main Event Announced by Dana White: Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Tops MSG Card|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-09-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> In a unique situation, UFC President [[Dana White]] confirmed that the headlining bout was for a celebratory "baddest motherfucker" ('BMF') belt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-244-nate-diaz-jorge-masvidal-dana-white-bmf-belt-winner|title=Dana White confirms Nate Diaz-Jorge Masvidal winner will get 'BMF' belt|author=Dave Doyle and Matt Erickson|date=2019-09-19|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> After being dominated for most of the fight, Diaz lost the fight via TKO between rounds three and four when the cage-side physician determined a cut over Diaz's right eye rendered him unable to continue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-244-results-stream-fight-card-start-time-date-predictions-odds-highlights-masvidal-diaz-mma/2019/11/3/20945440/ufc-244-results-jorge-masvidal-nate-diaz-espn-ufc-244-result|title=Masvidal Forces Doctor Stoppage, Earns BMF Title|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2019-11-03|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
**2016 March Fight of the Month <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-march-you-wont-be-surprised|title=MMAjunkie’s 'Fight of the Month' for March: You won't be surprised|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-03-31}}</ref>

**2016 August Fight of the Month <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-august-whether-a-fan-of-mcgregor-or-diaz-this-one-ruled|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for August: Whether a fan of McGregor or Diaz, this one ruled|date=5 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
====2021====
Diaz was expected to face [[Leon Edwards]] on May 15, 2021, at [[UFC 262]] in the event's co-headliner, marking the first time a non-main event and non-title bout had been scheduled for 5 rounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Taylor|first=Christopher|date=2021-03-31|title=Nate Diaz is back! Set to fight Leon Edwards at UFC 262 {{!}} BJPenn.com|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/nate-diaz-is-back-set-to-fight-leon-edwards-at-ufc-262/|access-date=2021-03-31|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}}</ref> However, the bout was moved to [[UFC 263]] due to a minor injury sustained by Diaz and eventually took place for five rounds as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/3/22418618/leon-edwards-vs-nate-diaz-rescheduled-from-ufc-262-in-may-to-ufc-263-in-june|title= Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz rescheduled from UFC 262 in May to UFC 263 in June|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2021-05-03|access-date=2021-05-03}}</ref> Edwards controlled a vast majority of the bout, but was stunned badly with punches late in the fifth. Edwards won the fight by unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-06-12|title=UFC 263 Results: Leon Edwards Survives Late Push from Nate Diaz, Wins Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/12/ufc-263-results-leon-edwards-nate-diaz/|access-date=2021-06-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

====2022====
On the last fight of his UFC contract, Diaz was scheduled to face [[Khamzat Chimaev]] on September 10, 2022, in the main event of [[UFC 279]].<ref name="Diaz vs. Chimaev">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-19 |title=Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz official as main event for UFC 279 {{!}} MMAWeekly.com |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/khamzat-chimaev-vs-nate-diaz-official-as-main-vent-for-ufc-279 |access-date=2022-07-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> However, at the weigh-ins on September 9, Chimaev weighed in at 178.5 pounds, seven-and-a-half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34556992/khamzat-chimaev-misses-weight-more-seven-pounds-bout-vs-nate-diaz-doubt%3fplatform=amp|title=Khamzat Chimaev misses weight by 7.5 pounds; UFC 279 bout vs. Nate Diaz in jeopardy|work=ESPN|author=Marc Raimondi|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=September 9, 2022}}</ref> As a result of Chimaev missing weight, he was removed from his bout with Diaz. Diaz instead faced [[Tony Ferguson]] in the main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-279-news-khamzat-chimaev-out-kevin-holland-vs-nate-diaz|title=UFC 279 matchup shuffle: Nate Diaz headlines vs. Tony Ferguson, Khamzat Chimaev faces Kevin Holland in co-main|work=MMA Junkie|author=Nolan King|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=September 9, 2022}}</ref> Diaz won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the fourth round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-09-11 |title=UFC 279: Nate Diaz Chokes Out Tony Ferguson in Late Exchange |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/11/ufc-279-nate-diaz-vs-tony-ferguson/ |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned Diaz his second [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|''Performance of the Night'']] bonus award.<ref name="UFC279">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2022/9/11/23345917/ufc-279-official-bonus-winners-results-diaz-ferguson-khamzat-results-ppv-espn-walker-aldana-almeida|title=UFC 279 bonuses: Nate Diaz banks $50K with first finish since 2016|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2022-09-11|access-date=2022-09-11}}</ref> Diaz opted to not re-sign with the UFC before the bout with Ferguson, thus making Diaz a free agent once the fight concluded.<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'connor |first=Philip |date=2022-09-11 |title=Diaz submits Ferguson to end UFC tenure with a win |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/diaz-submits-ferguson-end-ufc-tenure-with-win-2022-09-11/ |access-date=2022-09-14}}</ref>

==Boxing career==
=== Diaz vs. Paul ===
{{Main|Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz}}
After becoming a free agent, Diaz decided to enter into the sport of boxing. On April 12, 2023, it was announced that Diaz would be making his professional boxing debut against [[Jake Paul]]. The bout took place on August 5, 2023, at the [[American Airlines Center]] in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last=Marc |first=Raimondi |date=April 12, 2023 |title=Jake Paul-Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in Dallas |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/36168972/jake-paul-nate-diaz-boxing-match-set-aug-5-dallas |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Paul defeated Diaz via [[unanimous decision]] with scores of 98–91, 98–91, and 97–92.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Michael |date=August 5, 2023 |title=Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE: Boxing fight result and reaction from Dallas |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/jake-paul-nate-diaz-live-updates-tonight-b2386423.html |website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nate Diaz Drops Decision To Jake Paul In Boxing Debut |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-drops-decision-to-jake-paul-in-boxing-debut/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=6 August 2023 |access-date=6 August 2023}}</ref>

=== Diaz vs. Masvidal ===
On March 13, 2024, it was announced that Diaz would face [[Jorge Masvidal]] on June 1, 2024, at the [[Kia Forum]] in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-03-13 |title=Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz Boxing Match Announced for June 1 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/13/jorge-masvidal-vs-nate-diaz-boxing-match-announced-for-june-1/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> in a 10-round bout at light heavyweight.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal boxing fight set for June in Inglewood |url=https://www.fightmag.com/nate-diaz-vs-jorge-masvidal-boxing-fight-set-for-june-in-inglewood/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=13 March 2024}}</ref> On May 7, 2024, it was reported that the fight was rescheduled for July 6, 2024 at [[Honda Center]] in [[Anaheim, CA]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 shifted to July 6, avoids UFC 302 conflict |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/05/nate-diaz-vs-jorge-masvidal-2-moved-july-6-new-venue-avoids-ufc-302-conflict |work=MMA Junkie |date=8 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal boxing match rescheduled for July in Anaheim, CA |url=https://www.fightmag.com/nate-diaz-vs-jorge-masvidal-2-rescheduled-for-july-in-anaheim-ca/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=8 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Riggs |first1=Drake |title=Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz boxing rematch delayed to avoid UFC 302 scheduling conflict |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/7/24151652/jorge-masvidal-vs-nate-diaz-boxing-rematch-delayed-to-avoid-ufc-302-scheduling-conflict-mma |work=MMAmania.com |date=7 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> On May 13, 2024, the new event date was confirmed for July 6, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2 new date confirmed for July Fourth Weekend |url=https://www.fightmag.com/nate-diaz-vs-jorge-masvidal-2-new-date-confirmed-for-july-fourth-weekend/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=13 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Diaz-Masvidal bout moved to July 6 in Anaheim |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40139312/nate-diaz-jorge-masvidal-bout-moved-july-6-anaheim |work=ESPN.com |date=13 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Diaz won the bout by majority decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/nate-diaz/nate-diaz-defeats-jorge-masvidal-highlights/|title=Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-07-06|access-date=2024-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nate Diaz Runs Away With Decision In Jorge Masvidal Boxing Rematch |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-runs-away-with-decision-in-jorge-masvidal-boxing-rematch/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=7 July 2024 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref>

==== Fanmio Lawsuit ====
After the boxing match with Jorge Masvidal, Diaz launched a lawsuit against Fanmio and its owner, Solomon Engel for fraud and breach of contract; alleging that he was only paid $1 million out of the total $10 million purse he was promised.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Nate Diaz Sues Fanmio For Allegedly Owing Him $9 Million From Jorge Masvidal Fight |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-sues-fanmio-for-allegedly-owing-him-9-million-from-jorge-masvidal-fight/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=16 July 2024 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Diaz's older brother [[Nick Diaz|Nick]] is also a professional MMA fighter.<ref name="The Inquisitr"/> Both Diaz brothers are advocates for [[cannabis]] and even have a licensed line of marijuana pre-rolls made by California Finest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DiazBrothers209/status/708115427688390656|title=Diaz Brothers on Twitter|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DiazBrothers/posts/10154731189114546:0|title=DIAZ BROTHERS - Timeline |website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hightimes.com/read/high-times-interview-nick-diaz|title=HIGH TIMES Interview: Nick Diaz – High Times|date=17 February 2016|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/9Zuc6bOPtf/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/natediaz209/1106119480514771807 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Instagram photo by @natediaz209 • Oct 29, 2015 at 12:48am UTC|access-date=16 August 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They currently run a [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] school in [[Stockton, California]] (Nick Diaz Academy), and founded a CBD company called Game Up Nutrition.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/5/4/2998733/a-tale-of-two-diaz-brothers|title= A Tale of Two Diaz Brothers|author= Fowlkes, Ben|date= 4 May 2012|publisher= MMA Fighting|access-date= 12 September 2013}}</ref> He has been primarily [[Veganism|vegan]] since he was 18 years old,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/nate-diaz-and-other-vegan-ufc-fighters-w199323/|title=Why UFC's Toughest Fighters Are Going Vegan|first=Kenny|last=Herzog|magazine=[[Men's Journal]]|date=March 2016|access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/ufc/nate-diaz-being-vegan-build-8659250|title=Nate Diaz on being vegan as build-up to UFC 202 clash with Conor McGregor continues|first=Adam|last=Jones|magazine=[[Irish Mirror]]|date=August 18, 2016|access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> but admits to eating fish [[Flexitarianism|from time to time]].<ref>{{Citation|title=The Exchange: Nate Diaz| date=15 August 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs3poubJhMs| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211106/Zs3poubJhMs| archive-date=2021-11-06 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-12-27}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On June 20, 2018, it was announced that Diaz's girlfriend had given birth to their daughter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amp.tmz.com/2018/06/20/nate-diaz-girlfriend-misty-brown-gives-birth-baby-girl?|title=Nate Diaz's Girlfriend Misty Brown Gives Birth to A Baby Girl Nikayla|work=TMZ|date=June 20, 2018}}</ref>

In August 2022, Diaz publicly endorsed fellow UFC veteran [[B.J. Penn|BJ Penn]] in his run for governor for Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-endorses-bj-penn-for-governor-of-hawaii/ | title=Nate Diaz Endorses BJ Penn for Governor of Hawaii | date=6 August 2022 }}</ref>

In September 2022, Diaz announced the news that he was starting his own combat sports promotion company, Real Fight Inc.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-opens-fight-promotion-company-real-fight-inc/ | title=Nate Diaz Opens Fight Promotion Company, Real Fight Inc | date=5 September 2022 }}</ref> Diaz remained connected to his roots, often giving back to his community in Stockton being involved with support for young fighters as he nurtures a new generation of talent.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.elmens.com/featured/nate-diaz-the-underdog-champion-and-role-model-for-men/ | title=Nate Diaz: The Underdog Champion and Role Model for Men | publisher = ELMENS | date= July 2024 }}</ref> As a result of the attention that Diaz had brought to the city of Stockton, he was presented with a key to the city by the mayor during a [[Stockton Kings]] basketball game in December 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-given-key-to-the-city-of-stockton/ | title=Nate Diaz Given Key to the City of Stockton | date=6 December 2022 }}</ref>

In October 2022, Diaz was involved in a brawl backstage at the [[Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva]] boxing match and was removed from the event as a result.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/footage-emerges-of-nate-diaz-in-backstage-brawl-at-jake-paul-fight/ | title=Footage Emerges of Nate Diaz in Backstage Brawl at Jake Paul Fight | date=November 2022 }}</ref>

In April 2023, footage emerged of Diaz getting involved in an altercation in the street that ended with him choking a man unconscious.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Watch Nate Diaz Choke Out Man In Street Altercation |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-nate-diaz-choke-out-man-in-street-altercation/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=23 April 2023 |access-date=23 April 2023}}</ref> Diaz was then issued a warrant and Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department on April 27, at 7:10 AM, facing a second-degree battery charge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nate Diaz turns himself in to police amid second-degree battery charge |url=https://news.yahoo.com/nate-diaz-turns-himself-police-135841704.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Yahoo News |date=27 April 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> Diaz's attorney claimed that he acted in self-defense and he was released on a $10,000 bond.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Nate Diaz Released On Bond After Turning Himself Into Police |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-released-on-bond-after-turning-himself-into-police/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=28 April 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> On September 25, 2023, it was reported that the Orleans Parish would not pursue the case against Diaz indicating his actions were entirely in self defense as shown on video, clean in pictures and clear from the multiple witnesses.<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2023-09-25 |title=Nate Diaz Will Not Face Charges For Street Fight In New Orleans |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/25/nate-diaz-will-not-face-charges-street-fight-new-orleans/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

Diaz was involved in an alleged altercation with a security guard by pushing him in the face with "an open hand" on August 24, 2024 at Omnia nightclub at Caesars Palace while holding up the line. A misdemeanor battery charge was filed against Diaz in October. He could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Nate Diaz Charged with Battery for Alleged Altercation at Las Vegas Nightclub |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nate-Diaz-Charged-with-Battery-for-Alleged-Altercation-at-Las-Vegas-Nightclub-195686 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Sabrina |title=Nate Diaz Charged With Battery Due To Las Vegas Altercation |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-charged-with-battery-due-to-las-vegas-altercation/ |website=Jits Magazine |access-date=12 December 2024}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] winner
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Eight times) <small>vs. [[Josh Neer]], [[Clay Guida]], [[Joe Stevenson]], [[Marcus Davis]], [[Donald Cerrone]], [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]], & [[Conor McGregor]] (x2)</small><ref name="UFCFN5"/><ref name="UFC94"/><ref name="TUF9"/><ref name="UFC118"/><ref name="UFC141"/><ref name="UFCFox17"/><ref name="UFC196"/><ref name="UFC202"/>
***Tied ([[Frankie Edgar]], [[Justin Gaethje]] & [[Cub Swanson]]) for third [[List of UFC records#Most Fight of the Night bonuses|most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history]] (8)
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Gray Maynard]] 2</small><ref name="TUF5finals"/>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Two times) <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]] 1 and [[Tony Ferguson]]</small><ref name="UFC196"/><ref name="UFC279"/>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (Five times) <small> [[Alvin Robinson]], [[Kurt Pellegrino]], [[Melvin Guillard]], [[Takanori Gomi]], & [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]</small><ref name="UFCFN12"/><ref name="UFCFN13"/><ref name="UFCFN19"/><ref name="UFC135"/><ref name="UFCFox3"/>
***Third most [[List of UFC records#Most overall|Post-Fight bonuses in UFC history]] (16)<ref name="ufcstats">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Fighter Stats|author=UFC|publisher=UFC|date=October 15, 2023}}</ref>
**Tied ([[Joe Lauzon]] & [[Islam Makhachev]]) for third most submission wins in UFC Lightweight division history (7)<ref name="ufclw">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC Fighter - Lightweight Stats|author=UFC|publisher=UFC|date=October 15, 2023}}</ref>
**Tied ([[Royce Gracie]]) for fifth [[List of UFC records#Most submissions - All fighters|most submissions in UFC history]] (10)<ref name="ufcstats"/>
**Fifth most total strikes landed in UFC history (2487)<ref name="ufcstats"/>
**Tied ([[Nik Lentz]]) for fourth most submission attempts in UFC history (26)<ref name="ufcstats"/>
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2012: Ranked #4 Submission of the Year {{small|vs. [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-submissions-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Submissions of the Year|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 4, 2013|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
***2016: Ranked #5 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. [[Conor McGregor]] 1}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-biggest-upsets-2016|title=Top 10 - The Biggest Upsets of 2016|date=December 20, 2016|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref> & Ranked #2 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. [[Conor McGregor]] 2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-best-fights-2016|title=Top Ten - The Best Fights of 2016|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 22, 2016|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*'''''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''''
**2016 March Fight of the Month <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-march-you-wont-be-surprised|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for March: You won't be surprised|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
**2016 August Fight of the Month <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-august-whether-a-fan-of-mcgregor-or-diaz-this-one-ruled|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for August: Whether a fan of McGregor or Diaz, this one ruled|date=5 September 2016}}</ref>
**2019 November Fight of the Month <small>vs. [[Jorge Masvidal]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/fight-of-the-month-november-2019-jorge-masvidal-nate-diaz-ufc-244|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for November: A 'BMF' champ is crowned|date=December 3, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
*'''''[[Sherdog]]'''''
**2011 All-Violence First Team<ref>{{Cite web|work=Sherdog|date=2011|url=http://sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2011-AllViolence-Team-38799|title=All-Violence Team}}</ref>
*'''''[[World MMA Awards]]'''''
**2016 Submission of the Year <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]] at [[UFC 196]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/2/14785422/world-mma-awards-2017-results|title=World MMA Awards 2017 Results|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2 March 2017}}</ref>
*'''''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
*'''''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**2016 [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref name=WONAwards2016>{{cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | authorlink = Dave Meltzer | date = March 6, 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=4–5}}</ref>
**2016 [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] <small>vs. [[Conor McGregor]]</small><ref name=WONAwards2016>{{cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = March 6, 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=4–5}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–13
|[[Tony Ferguson]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC 279]]
|{{dts|2022|September|10}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|2:52
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–13
|[[Leon Edwards]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 263]]
|{{dts|2021|June|12}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Glendale, Arizona]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–12
|[[Jorge Masvidal]]
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|[[UFC 244]]
|{{dts|2019|November|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|{{small|For the symbolic "BMF" title.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–11
|[[Anthony Pettis]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 241]]
|{{dts|2019|August|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|19–11
|align=center|19–11
|[[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]]
|[[Conor McGregor]]
|Decision (majority)
|Decision (majority)
|[[UFC 202]]
|[[UFC 202]]
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|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
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|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Welterweight bout. Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–10
|align=center|19–10
|[[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]]
|[[Conor McGregor]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[UFC 196]]
|[[UFC 196]]
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|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Welterweight bout. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. }}
|{{small|Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 18–10
|align=center|18–10
|[[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|[[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2]]
|[[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2]]
|{{dts|2015|December|19}}
|{{dts|2015|December|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 17–10
|align=center|17–10
|[[Rafael dos Anjos]]
|[[Rafael dos Anjos]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic]]
|[[UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic]]
|{{dts|2014|December|13}}
|{{dts|2014|December|13}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States
|[[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160.6 lbs) bout; Diaz missed weight.}}
|{{small|Catchweight (160.5 lb) bout; Diaz missed weight.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 17–9
|align=center|17–9
|[[Gray Maynard]]
|[[Gray Maynard]]
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate#The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale]]
|{{dts|2013|November|30}}
|{{dts|2013|November|30}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 2:38
|align=center|2:38
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}} Loss
|{{no2}} Loss
|align=center| 16–9
|align=center|16–9
|[[Josh Thomson]]
|[[Josh Thomson]]
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]]
|[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]]
|{{dts|2013|April|20}}
|{{dts|2013|April|20}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 3:44
|align=center|3:44
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}} Loss
|{{no2}} Loss
|align=center| 16–8
|align=center|16–8
|[[Benson Henderson]]
|[[Benson Henderson]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]]
|[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]]
|{{dts|2012|December|8}}
|{{dts|2012|December|8}}
|align=center| 5
|align=center|5
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Seattle, Washington]], United States
|[[Seattle, Washington]], United States
|{{small|For the [[List of UFC Champions#Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Championship]].}}
|{{small|For the [[UFC Lightweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 16–7
|align=center|16–7
|[[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]
|[[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller]]
|[[UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller]]
|{{dts|2012|May|5}}
|{{dts|2012|May|5}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 4:09
|align=center|4:09
|[[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], United States
|[[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–7
|align=center|15–7
|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 141]]
|[[UFC 141]]
|{{dts|2011|December|30}}
|{{dts|2011|December|30}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small| Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small| Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 14–7
|align=center|14–7
|[[Takanori Gomi]]
|[[Takanori Gomi]]
|Submission (armbar)
|Submission (armbar)
|[[UFC 135]]
|[[UFC 135]]
|{{dts|2011|September|24}}
|{{dts|2011|September|24}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 4:27
|align=center|4:27
|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Submission of the Night.}}
|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 13–7
|align=center|13–7
|[[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]]
|[[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 129]]
|[[UFC 129]]
|{{dts|2011|April|30}}
|{{dts|2011|April|30}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada
|[[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada
|
|{{small|Welterweight Bout.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 13–6
|align=center|13–6
|[[Kim Dong-Hyun (fighter)|Dong Hyun Kim]]
|[[Dong Hyun Kim]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 125]]
|[[UFC 125]]
|{{dts|2011|January|1}}
|{{dts|2011|January|1}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|{{small|Welterweight Bout.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 13–5
|align=center|13–5
|[[Marcus Davis]]
|[[Marcus Davis]]
|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC 118]]
|[[UFC 118]]
|{{dts|2010|August|28}}
|{{dts|2010|August|28}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 4:02
|align=center|4:02
|[[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
|[[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 12–5
|align=center|12–5
|[[Rory Markham]]
|[[Rory Markham]]
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 111]]
|[[UFC 111]]
|{{dts|2010|March|27}}
|{{dts|2010|March|27}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 2:47
|align=center|2:47
|[[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|[[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Welterweight debut; Markham missed weight (177 lbs).}}
|{{small|Return to Welterweight; Markham missed weight (177 lb).}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 11–5
|align=center|11–5
|[[Gray Maynard]]
|[[Gray Maynard]]
|Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz]]
|{{dts|2010|January|11}}
|{{dts|2010|January|11}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Fairfax, Virginia]], United States
|[[Fairfax, Virginia]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–4
|align=center|11–4
|[[Melvin Guillard]]
|[[Melvin Guillard]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard]]
|{{dts|2009|September|16}}
|{{dts|2009|September|16}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 2:13
|align=center|2:13
|[[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], United States
|[[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], United States
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–4
|align=center|10–4
|[[Joe Stevenson]]
|[[Joe Stevenson]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom#The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale]]
|{{dts|2009|June|20}}
|{{dts|2009|June|20}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–3
|align=center|10–3
|[[Clay Guida]]
|[[Clay Guida]]
|Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 94]]
|[[UFC 94]]
|{{dts|2009|January|31}}
|{{dts|2009|January|31}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–2
|align=center|10–2
|[[Josh Neer]]
|[[Josh Neer]]
|Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]]
|{{dts|2008|September|17}}
|{{dts|2008|September|17}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2
|align=center|9–2
|[[Kurt Pellegrino]]
|[[Kurt Pellegrino]]
|Submission (flying triangle choke)
|Submission (triangle choke)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon]]
|{{dts|2008|April|2}}
|{{dts|2008|April|2}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 3:06
|align=center|3:06
|[[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
|[[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–2
|align=center|8–2
|[[Alvin Robinson]]
|[[Alvin Robinson]]
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Submission (triangle choke)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman]]
|{{dts|2008|January|23}}
|{{dts|2008|January|23}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 3:39
|align=center|3:39
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–2
|align=center|7–2
|[[Junior Assunção]]
|[[Junior Assunção]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian]]
|{{dts|2007|September|19}}
|{{dts|2007|September|19}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 4:10
|align=center|4:10
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–2
|align=center|6–2
|[[Manvel Gamburyan]]
|[[Manny Gamburyan]]
|Submission (shoulder injury)
|TKO (shoulder injury)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5#The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale]]
|{{dts|2007|June|23}}
|{{dts|2007|June|23}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 0:20
|align=center|0:20
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Won [[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] Tournament.}}
|{{small|Won [[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] Lightweight Tournament.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 5–2
|align=center|5–2
|[[Hermes França]]
|[[Hermes França]]
|Submission (armbar)
|Submission (armbar)
|[[WEC 24]]
|[[WEC 24]]
|{{dts|2006|October|12}}
|{{dts|2006|October|12}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 2:46
|align=center|2:46
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|{{small|For the [[WEC Lightweight Championship]].}}
|{{small|For the [[WEC Lightweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–1
|align=center|5–1
|Dennis Davis
|Dennis Davis
|Submission (americana)
|Submission (keylock)
|Warrior Cup
|Warrior Cup 1
|{{dts|2006|August|12}}
|{{dts|2006|August|12}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 2:00
|align=center|2:00
|[[Stockton, California]], United States
|[[Stockton, California]], United States
|{{small|Won the inaugural WC Lightweight Championship.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–1
|align=center|4–1
|Joe Hurley
|Joe Hurley
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Submission (triangle choke)
|[[WEC 21]]
|[[WEC 21]]
|{{dts|2006|June|15}}
|{{dts|2006|June|15}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center|2
|align=center| 2:03
|align=center|2:03
|[[Highland, California]], United States
|[[Highland, California]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–1
|align=center|3–1
|Gil Rael
|Gilbert Rael
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[WEC 20]]
|[[WEC 20]]
|{{dts|2006|May|5}}
|{{dts|2006|May|5}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 3:35
|align=center|3:35
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–1
|align=center|2–1
|Tony Juares
|Tony Juares
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie]]
|[[Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie]]
|{{dts|2006|March|10}}
|{{dts|2006|March|10}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center|1
|align=center| 3:23
|align=center|3:23
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|[[San Jose, California]], United States
|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–1
|align=center|1–1
|Koji Oishi
|Koji Oishi
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[2005 in Pancrase#Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals|Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals]]
|[[2005 in Pancrase#Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals|Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals]]
|{{dts|2005|August|27}}
|{{dts|2005|August|27}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Tokyo]], Japan
|[[Tokyo]], Japan
|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|align=center|1–0
|Alejandro Garcia
|Alejandro Garcia
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Submission (triangle choke)
|[[WEC 12]]
|[[WEC 12]]
|{{dts|2004|October|21}}
|{{dts|2004|October|21}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center|3
|align=center| 2:17
|align=center|2:17
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|[[Lemoore, California]], United States
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|
{{end}}

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date !! Event !! Buyrate !! Attendance
|-
|align=center|{{dts|2016|March|5|format=mdy}}
|[[UFC 196]]
|1,317,000
|14,898
|-
|August 20, 2016
|[[UFC 202]]
|1,650,000
|15,539
|-
|}
|}
<ref name=sherdog>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Diaz-11451|title=Nate Diaz MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts exhibition record==
{{MMA exhibition record box
|ko-wins=
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|ko-wins=0
|ko-losses=
|ko-losses=0
|sub-wins=3
|sub-wins=3
|sub-losses=0
|sub-losses=
|dec-wins=0
|dec-wins=
|dec-losses=0
|dec-losses=
}}
}}
{{MMA record start}}
{{MMA record start}}
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|[[Gray Maynard]]
|[[Gray Maynard]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|rowspan=3|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn]]
|{{dts|2007|June|14}} (air date)
|{{dts|2007|June|14}} (air date)
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:17
|align=center|1:17
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|rowspan=3|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|TUF 5 semi-final}}
|{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] semi-final.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
Line 524: Line 616:
|[[Corey Hill]]
|[[Corey Hill]]
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Submission (triangle choke)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|{{dts|2007|June|7}} (air date)
|{{dts|2007|June|7}} (air date)
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:02
|align=center|3:02
|{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] quarterfinal.}}
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|TUF 5 quarterfinal}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
Line 535: Line 625:
|[[Rob Emerson]]
|[[Rob Emerson]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|{{dts|2007|April|19}} (air date)
|{{dts|2007|April|19}} (air date)
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:45
|align=center|4:45
|{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] elimination round.}}
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|TUF 5 elimination round}}
{{end}}
{{end}}
<ref name=sherdog/>

==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|draws=
|nc=
|ko-wins=
|ko-losses=
|dec-wins=1
|dec-losses=1
|dq-wins=
|dq-losses=
}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jorge Masvidal]]
|{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}}
|10
|Jul 6, 2024
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Honda Center]], [[Anaheim, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|1
|{{no2}}Loss
|0–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jake Paul]]
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|10
|[[Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz|Aug 5, 2023]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[American Airlines Center]], [[Dallas, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|}

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
===MMA===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Venue
!City
!PPV buys
|-
|align="center" |1.
|[[UFC 196]]
|'''McGregor''' vs. '''Diaz'''
|March 5, 2016
|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.
|1,317,000<ref name="Talksport">{{cite web |last1=Coleman |first1=Joe |title=Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone reaches two million PPV buys as 'The Notorious' makes record-breaking UFC return |url=https://talksport.com/sport/mma/659052/conor-mcgregor-246-donald-cerrone-ppv-buys-notorious-record-ufc-return/amp/ |website=Talksport |date=22 January 2020 |access-date=12 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |2.
|[[UFC 202]]
|'''Diaz''' vs. '''McGregor 2'''
|August 20, 2016
|[[T-Mobile Arena]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.
|1,650,000<ref name="PPV BI">{{cite web |last1=Dawson |first1=Alan |title=The 55 best-selling pay-per-view fight nights in history |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/the-50-best-selling-pay-per-view-events-boxing-ufc-wrestling-tv-history-2017-8?r=US&IR=T#8-nate-diaz-v-conor-mcgregor-ii-165-million-ppv-buys-48 |website=Business Insider |access-date=12 October 2020}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |3.
|[[UFC 244]]
|'''Masvidal''' vs '''Diaz'''
|November 2, 2019
|[[Madison Square Garden]]
|[[New York City, New York]] U.S.
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/60322-ufc-244 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" |4.
|[[UFC 279]]
|'''Diaz''' vs '''Ferguson'''
|September 10, 2022
|[[T-Mobile Arena]]
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas, Nevada]] U.S.
|Not Disclosed<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/89492-ufc-fight-night |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Boxing===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!No.
!Date
!Fight
!Billing
!Buys
!Network
!Revenue
|-
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | [[Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz|August 5, 2023]]
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Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz in 2019
BornNathan Donald Diaz[1]
(1985-04-16) April 16, 1985 (age 39)
Stockton, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2004–2010, 2011–2015)
Welterweight (2010–2011, 2016–present)
Reach76 in (193 cm)[2]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofStockton, California, U.S.
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
TrainerRichard Perez (Boxing)
Cesar Gracie (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Rank3rd degree[3] black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cesar Gracie[4][5]
Years active2004–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total34
Wins21
By knockout5
By submission12
By decision4
Losses13
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision10
Other information
Children1
Notable relativesNick Diaz (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Silver medal – second place 2005 California -82 kg (Blue)[6]

Nathan Donald Diaz (born April 16, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer[7] who is currently a free agent. Diaz is most known for his time spent fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought for over 15 years after winning The Ultimate Fighter 5. Prior to signing with the UFC, Diaz competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Diaz has the third most UFC bonus awards, with 16 in total.[8] In 2012 he challenged for the UFC Lightweight Championship.[9]

Background

The son of Melissa (née Womble) and Robert Diaz, he was born of Mexican and Anglo heritage and raised in Stockton, California, with his brother Nick and sister Nina.[10][11] He grew up in Lodi, California[12] and attended Tokay High School. At the age of 11, he began training in martial arts with his brother, Nick.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Prior to his official MMA career, Diaz competed in a bare knuckle MMA fight against Robert Limon on July 20, 2002, at the age of 17.[13] Footage has since emerged of the fight and it is believed to be his first competitive experience.[14]

Upon making his official professional MMA debut, Diaz competed mainly for World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). In 2006, at WEC 24, he fought for the WEC Lightweight Championship against then-champion Hermes França, losing by submission in the second round. This was the last event held by WEC before it was acquired by Zuffa, LLC, then parent company of the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighter 5

Diaz was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 5, which exclusively featured lightweights, fighting on Jens Pulver's team. In the preliminary round, Diaz defeated Rob Emerson by submission; in the quarterfinals he defeated fellow Team Pulver teammate Corey Hill via triangle choke submission in the first round. In the semifinals, Diaz defeated Team Penn member Gray Maynard by submission, advancing to the finals, in which he faced teammate Manvel Gamburyan. Diaz won by submission after Gamburyan was forced to tap out in the second round due to the dislocation of his right shoulder as the result of attempting a takedown.[15] With the victory, Diaz won The Ultimate Fighter 5.[16] This fight also earned him a $50,000 Knockout of the Night award.[17]

2008

Diaz faced Alvin Robinson at UFC Fight Night 12 on January 23, 2008. This fight earned him a $40,000 Submission of the Night award.[18]

After defeating Alvin Robinson and Junior Assunção via submission, Diaz demanded tougher opponents. He was given a match with Kurt Pellegrino at UFC Fight Night 13. Diaz defeated Pellegrino via triangle-choke submission in the second round. As he locked up the choke, Diaz had time to flex for the crowd and throw up double middle fingers before Pellegrino submitted. This fight earned him a $20,000 Fight of the Night award.[19] Diaz then defeated veteran Josh Neer by split decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 15. This fight earned him a $30,000 Fight of the Night award.[20]

2009

Diaz in 2009.

Diaz next fought former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Clay Guida at UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2, losing via split decision. Guida used his wrestling to take Diaz down multiple times. Guida won via split decision, marking Diaz's first loss in the UFC, in what was also his pay per view debut. This fight earned him a $65,000 Fight of the Night award.[21]

Diaz met fellow Ultimate Fighter winner and former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion Joe Stevenson at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale. Stevenson took Diaz down at will throughout the 3 rounds and Diaz lost by unanimous decision. This fight earned him a $25,000 Fight of the Night award.[22]

After two consecutive losses by decision, Diaz headlined UFC Fight Night 19 opposite Melvin Guillard. Diaz won by submission to a guillotine choke at 2:30 of round 2. This fight earned him a $30,000 Fight of the Night award.[23]

2010

Diaz faced Gray Maynard on January 11, 2010, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 20, a rematch from when the two met in the semi-finals of the TUF 5 lightweight tournament, which Diaz won. Diaz lost a controversial split decision to Maynard, as the former TUF winner was given the nod in the FightMetric reports, winning rounds two and three.[24][25]

After three losses in four fights, Nate considered making a permanent move up in weight to the 170 lb. weight class, stating "I don't make enough money to have to drop this much weight so I'd like to fight at 170 and only go to 155 every once in a while."[26]

Diaz made his Welterweight debut on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111 against Miletich Fighting Systems product and striking specialist Rory Markham.[27] At the weigh-ins, Markham weighed in at 177, whereas Diaz weighed in at the Welterweight limit of 171; the fight was changed to a catchweight fight. Diaz went on to win the fight by TKO in the first round.

After the win over Markham, Diaz stated he would compete in both weight classes. His next fight was again at Welterweight against former professional boxer Marcus Davis on August 28, 2010, at UFC 118.[28] Diaz finished Davis after choking him unconscious with a guillotine choke submission in the final round; the bout earned them $60,000 Fight of the Night honors.[29]

2011

Diaz at UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle in 2011

Diaz next faced South Korean fighter Dong Hyun Kim, on January 1, 2011, at UFC 125.[30] Diaz lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Diaz fought Rory MacDonald on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129.[31] Diaz was unable to mount much significant offense and lost via unanimous decision. Following the loss, Diaz stated that he would be moving back down to the lightweight division.[32]

Diaz defeated former PRIDE Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135 via armbar submission in the first round.[33] He earned a $75,000 Submission of the Night award for his performance.[34]

Diaz defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 141[35] via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28) in a performance that earned both participants $75,000 Fight of the Night honors.[36] Despite being knocked off of his feet multiple times by sweeping leg kicks from Cerrone, Diaz had one of the best performances of his career. Diaz set a CompuStrike record, landing 82% of the strikes he threw en route to his victory over Cerrone.[37]

2012

Diaz, after several years of training, finally received his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Cesar Gracie.[38] He was awarded his black belt a month before his fight with fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Jim Miller.

Diaz next faced Jim Miller on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3.[39] Diaz outboxed Miller for the majority of the first two rounds, even dropping Miller with a straight left at the end of the first round. Near the end of round two, Miller shot in for a takedown, to which Diaz stuffed and countered with a rolling guillotine choke, forcing the tap at 4:09 of the second round. The submission won Diaz his fifth Submission of the Night bonus award valued at $65,000.[40] It was also the first time Miller had been stopped in his MMA career.[41]

Diaz faced Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5 in the main event for the UFC Lightweight Championship.[42] Diaz lost the one-sided bout via unanimous decision.[43] Three weeks prior to the championship bout, Diaz signed an eight-fight contract with UFC.[44]

2013

Diaz faced former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013, at UFC on Fox 7. He lost the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches, during which Nate's brother, Nick Diaz physically threw a towel into the octagon, in an attempt to signal the referee to end the bout.[45][46] On May 16, 2013, Diaz was suspended by the UFC for violating the UFC's code of conduct by using a homophobic slur on his Twitter page. The UFC expressed their disappointment and suspended him;[47] he was eventually suspended for 90 days and fined $20,000.[48]

A rubber match with Gray Maynard took place on November 30, 2013, in the main event at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.[49] Diaz won via TKO in the first round.[50] The stoppage earned him his first Knockout of the Night bonus.[51]

2014

On May 5, 2014, both Nate Diaz and fellow UFC fighter T. J. Grant were removed from the UFC's lightweight rankings after being deemed inactive by the UFC.[52]

After over a year away from the sport, Diaz returned from his self-imposed hiatus and faced Rafael Dos Anjos on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13.[53] Diaz missed weight, coming in at 160.6 pounds. He was given additional time to make the lightweight limit, and cut down to 155.2. However, he was still fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Rafael dos Anjos. Diaz, who seemed unmotivated and annoyed for most of the fight, lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, and 30–27).[54]

2015

Diaz was briefly linked to a welterweight bout with Matt Brown on July 11, 2015, at UFC 189.[55] However, in mid-April, Brown announced that the pairing had been scrapped.[56]

After sitting out again for over a year, Diaz returned to face Michael Johnson on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17.[57] He won the fight via unanimous decision and went on to give one of the most infamous post-fight interviews in UFC history, where he called out Conor McGregor by saying "you're taking everything I work for, motherfucker, and I'ma fight your fucking ass" on live broadcast television.[58] Both participants were awarded $50,000 Fight of the Night honors.[59]

2016

Diaz was set as a replacement to face Conor McGregor on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196, filling in for an injured Rafael dos Anjos.[60] With Diaz only having eleven days notice, the fight took place at welterweight (170 lbs) due to lack of time to cut weight.[61] Diaz won the fight via submission in the second round.[62] This gave Diaz his ninth submission victory in the UFC, tied for the second-most all-time behind only Royce Gracie. Both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night honors and Diaz was also awarded with the Performance of the Night bonus which totalled $100,000 overall.[63]

A rematch with McGregor was scheduled for July 9, 2016, at UFC 200.[64][65] However, on April 19, the UFC announced that McGregor had been pulled from the event after failing to fulfill media obligations in Las Vegas related to the fight.[66] In turn, the fight with McGregor was rescheduled and took place the following month, contested again at welterweight, at UFC 202.[67] Diaz lost the rematch via majority decision.[68] The contest was once again awarded Fight of the Night honors.[69]

At the UFC 202 post-fight press conference, Diaz violated the USADA rule by smoking CBD, Cannabidiol, vape pen within four hours after a fight. He was not sanctioned as CBD is not considered a PED. USADA changed their rules and lifted CBD from the banned list not long after.[70]

2018

After a two-year-long layoff, it was announced on August 3, 2018, that Diaz was expected to return on November 3 against Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. This bout was expected to serve as the co-headliner of UFC 230.[71] However, on October 9, 2018, it was announced that Poirier pulled out due to injury and as a result, the bout was canceled.[72]

2019

Nate Diaz returned to competition on August 17 at UFC 241. He faced Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout which served as the co-main event.[73] With a dominant performance, he won the fight by unanimous decision.[74]

Diaz faced Jorge Masvidal on November 2, 2019, in the main event of UFC 244.[75] In a unique situation, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the headlining bout was for a celebratory "baddest motherfucker" ('BMF') belt.[76] After being dominated for most of the fight, Diaz lost the fight via TKO between rounds three and four when the cage-side physician determined a cut over Diaz's right eye rendered him unable to continue.[77]

2021

Diaz was expected to face Leon Edwards on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262 in the event's co-headliner, marking the first time a non-main event and non-title bout had been scheduled for 5 rounds.[78] However, the bout was moved to UFC 263 due to a minor injury sustained by Diaz and eventually took place for five rounds as well.[79] Edwards controlled a vast majority of the bout, but was stunned badly with punches late in the fifth. Edwards won the fight by unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46).[80]

2022

On the last fight of his UFC contract, Diaz was scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev on September 10, 2022, in the main event of UFC 279.[81] However, at the weigh-ins on September 9, Chimaev weighed in at 178.5 pounds, seven-and-a-half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit.[82] As a result of Chimaev missing weight, he was removed from his bout with Diaz. Diaz instead faced Tony Ferguson in the main event.[83] Diaz won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the fourth round.[84] This win earned Diaz his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[85] Diaz opted to not re-sign with the UFC before the bout with Ferguson, thus making Diaz a free agent once the fight concluded.[86]

Boxing career

Diaz vs. Paul

Main article: Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz

After becoming a free agent, Diaz decided to enter into the sport of boxing. On April 12, 2023, it was announced that Diaz would be making his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul. The bout took place on August 5, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.[87] Paul defeated Diaz via unanimous decision with scores of 98–91, 98–91, and 97–92.[88][89]

Diaz vs. Masvidal

On March 13, 2024, it was announced that Diaz would face Jorge Masvidal on June 1, 2024, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California[90] in a 10-round bout at light heavyweight.[91] On May 7, 2024, it was reported that the fight was rescheduled for July 6, 2024 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.[92][93][94] On May 13, 2024, the new event date was confirmed for July 6, 2024.[95][96] Diaz won the bout by majority decision.[97][98]

Fanmio Lawsuit

After the boxing match with Jorge Masvidal, Diaz launched a lawsuit against Fanmio and its owner, Solomon Engel for fraud and breach of contract; alleging that he was only paid $1 million out of the total $10 million purse he was promised.[99]

Personal life

Diaz's older brother Nick is also a professional MMA fighter.[70] Both Diaz brothers are advocates for cannabis and even have a licensed line of marijuana pre-rolls made by California Finest.[100][101][102][103] They currently run a Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Stockton, California (Nick Diaz Academy), and founded a CBD company called Game Up Nutrition.[104] He has been primarily vegan since he was 18 years old,[105][106] but admits to eating fish from time to time.[107] On June 20, 2018, it was announced that Diaz's girlfriend had given birth to their daughter.[108]

In August 2022, Diaz publicly endorsed fellow UFC veteran BJ Penn in his run for governor for Hawaii.[109]

In September 2022, Diaz announced the news that he was starting his own combat sports promotion company, Real Fight Inc.[110] Diaz remained connected to his roots, often giving back to his community in Stockton being involved with support for young fighters as he nurtures a new generation of talent.[111] As a result of the attention that Diaz had brought to the city of Stockton, he was presented with a key to the city by the mayor during a Stockton Kings basketball game in December 2022.[112]

In October 2022, Diaz was involved in a brawl backstage at the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match and was removed from the event as a result.[113]

In April 2023, footage emerged of Diaz getting involved in an altercation in the street that ended with him choking a man unconscious.[114] Diaz was then issued a warrant and Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department on April 27, at 7:10 AM, facing a second-degree battery charge.[115] Diaz's attorney claimed that he acted in self-defense and he was released on a $10,000 bond.[116] On September 25, 2023, it was reported that the Orleans Parish would not pursue the case against Diaz indicating his actions were entirely in self defense as shown on video, clean in pictures and clear from the multiple witnesses.[117]

Diaz was involved in an alleged altercation with a security guard by pushing him in the face with "an open hand" on August 24, 2024 at Omnia nightclub at Caesars Palace while holding up the line. A misdemeanor battery charge was filed against Diaz in October. He could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.[118][119]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches 21 wins 13 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 12 1
By decision 4 10
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 21–13 Tony Ferguson Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 279 September 10, 2022 4 2:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 20–13 Leon Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC 263 June 12, 2021 5 5:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss 20–12 Jorge Masvidal TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 244 November 2, 2019 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States For the symbolic "BMF" title.
Win 20–11 Anthony Pettis Decision (unanimous) UFC 241 August 17, 2019 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 19–11 Conor McGregor Decision (majority) UFC 202 August 20, 2016 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 19–10 Conor McGregor Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 196 March 5, 2016 2 4:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win 18–10 Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 December 19, 2015 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 17–10 Rafael dos Anjos Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic December 13, 2014 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (160.5 lb) bout; Diaz missed weight.
Win 17–9 Gray Maynard TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale November 30, 2013 1 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 16–9 Josh Thomson TKO (head kick and punches) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 2013 2 3:44 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 16–8 Benson Henderson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 2012 5 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States For the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–7 Jim Miller Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller May 5, 2012 2 4:09 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 15–7 Donald Cerrone Decision (unanimous) UFC 141 December 30, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 14–7 Takanori Gomi Submission (armbar) UFC 135 September 24, 2011 1 4:27 Denver, Colorado, United States Return to Lightweight. Submission of the Night.
Loss 13–7 Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss 13–6 Dong Hyun Kim Decision (unanimous) UFC 125 January 1, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–5 Marcus Davis Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 118 August 28, 2010 3 4:02 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–5 Rory Markham TKO (punches) UFC 111 March 27, 2010 1 2:47 Newark, New Jersey, United States Return to Welterweight; Markham missed weight (177 lb).
Loss 11–5 Gray Maynard Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 2010 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win 11–4 Melvin Guillard Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard September 16, 2009 2 2:13 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 10–4 Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale June 20, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 10–3 Clay Guida Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 10–2 Josh Neer Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer September 17, 2008 3 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–2 Kurt Pellegrino Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon April 2, 2008 2 3:06 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 8–2 Alvin Robinson Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman January 23, 2008 1 3:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 7–2 Junior Assunção Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian September 19, 2007 1 4:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–2 Manny Gamburyan TKO (shoulder injury) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale June 23, 2007 2 0:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 5 Lightweight Tournament.
Loss 5–2 Hermes França Submission (armbar) WEC 24 October 12, 2006 2 2:46 Lemoore, California, United States For the WEC Lightweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Dennis Davis Submission (keylock) Warrior Cup 1 August 12, 2006 1 2:00 Stockton, California, United States Won the inaugural WC Lightweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Joe Hurley Submission (triangle choke) WEC 21 June 15, 2006 2 2:03 Highland, California, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 3–1 Gilbert Rael TKO (punches) WEC 20 May 5, 2006 1 3:35 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–1 Tony Juares TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie March 10, 2006 1 3:23 San Jose, California, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 1–1 Koji Oishi Decision (unanimous) Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals August 27, 2005 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Welterweight debut.
Win 1–0 Alejandro Garcia Submission (triangle choke) WEC 12 October 21, 2004 3 2:17 Lemoore, California, United States Lightweight debut.

[131]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Gray Maynard Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn June 14, 2007 (air date) 2 1:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 5 semi-final.
Win 2–0 Corey Hill Submission (triangle choke) June 7, 2007 (air date) 1 3:02 The Ultimate Fighter 5 quarterfinal.
Win 1–0 Rob Emerson Submission (rear-naked choke) April 19, 2007 (air date) 2 4:45 The Ultimate Fighter 5 elimination round.

[131]

Professional boxing record

2 fights 1 win 1 loss
By decision 1 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
2 Win 1–1 Jorge Masvidal MD 10 Jul 6, 2024 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Jake Paul UD 10 Aug 5, 2023 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Pay-per-view bouts

MMA

No. Event Fight Date Venue City PPV buys
1. UFC 196 McGregor vs. Diaz March 5, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. 1,317,000[132]
2. UFC 202 Diaz vs. McGregor 2 August 20, 2016 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. 1,650,000[133]
3. UFC 244 Masvidal vs Diaz November 2, 2019 Madison Square Garden New York City, New York U.S. Not Disclosed[134]
4. UFC 279 Diaz vs Ferguson September 10, 2022 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada U.S. Not Disclosed[135]

Boxing

No. Date Fight Billing Buys Network Revenue
1 August 5, 2023 Paul vs. Diaz Ready 4 War 450,000 DAZN / ESPN+ $27,000,000

See also

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