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'{{Infobox martial artist | name = Nate Diaz | image = UFCWelterweightNateDiaz.jpg | image_size = 300px | caption = Diaz in 2011 | birth_name = Nathan Donald Diaz | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1985|4|16}} | birth_place = [[Stockton, California]], U.S. | residence = [[Stockton, California]], U.S. | height = {{height|ft=6 |in=0 }}<ref>{{cite web|title=Nate Diaz|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Diaz-11451|website=Sherdog.com|accessdate=24 February 2016}}</ref> | weight = {{convert|155 |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 | fighting_out_of = [[Stockton, California]], U.S. | trainer = [[Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu|Cesar Gracie]] ([[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]])<br>Richard Perez ([[Boxing]]) | 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> | years_active = 2004–present | mma_kowin = 4 | mma_subwin = 13 | mma_decwin = 4 | mma_koloss = 1 | mma_subloss = 1 | mma_decloss = 9 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | relatives = [[Nick Diaz]], ''brother'' | url = | sherdog = 11451 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''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. He holds notable victories over the likes of [[Conor McGregor]], [[Donald Cerrone]], [[Gray Maynard]], and [[Takanori Gomi]]. 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 == 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 == ===Early career=== 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. ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== ====''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> ====2008==== 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]]''. ====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 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. 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==== 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> 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> 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. 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. ====2011==== 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 [[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> ====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 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 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> ====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> 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> ====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> 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> ====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> 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> ====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> 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 ==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) **[[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> **[[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) *'''[[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|publisher=Sherdog}}</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|publisher=}}</ref> *'''''[[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> ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |draws= |nc= |ko-wins= 4 |ko-losses= 1 |sub-wins= 11 |sub-losses= 1 |dec-wins= 4 |dec-losses= 9 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= |other-wins= |other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|19–11 |[[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]] |Decision (majority) |[[UFC 202]] |{{dts|2016|August|20}} |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|Welterweight bout. Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|19–10 |[[Conor McGregor (fighter)|Conor McGregor]] |Submission (rear-naked choke) |[[UFC 196]] |{{dts|2016|March|5}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:12 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|Welterweight bout. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. }} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 18–10 |[[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2]] |{{dts|2015|December|19}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Orlando, Florida]], United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 17–10 |[[Rafael dos Anjos]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic]] |{{dts|2014|December|13}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States |{{small|Catchweight (160.6 lbs) bout; Diaz missed weight.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 17–9 |[[Gray Maynard]] |TKO (punches) |[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale]] |{{dts|2013|November|30}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:38 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|Knockout of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}} Loss |align=center| 16–9 |[[Josh Thomson]] |TKO (head kick and punches) |[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez]] |{{dts|2013|April|20}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 3:44 |[[San Jose, California]], United States | |- |{{no2}} Loss |align=center| 16–8 |[[Benson Henderson]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz]] |{{dts|2012|December|8}} |align=center| 5 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Seattle, Washington]], United States |{{small|For the [[List of UFC Champions#Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Championship]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 16–7 |[[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] |Submission (guillotine choke) |[[UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller]] |{{dts|2012|May|5}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 4:09 |[[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], United States |{{small|Submission of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 15–7 |[[Donald Cerrone]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC 141]] |{{dts|2011|December|30}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small| Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 14–7 |[[Takanori Gomi]] |Submission (armbar) |[[UFC 135]] |{{dts|2011|September|24}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:27 |[[Denver, Colorado]], United States |{{small|Return to Lightweight. Submission of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 13–7 |[[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC 129]] |{{dts|2011|April|30}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada |{{small|Welterweight Bout.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 13–6 |[[Kim Dong-Hyun (fighter)|Dong Hyun Kim]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC 125]] |{{dts|2011|January|1}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Welterweight Bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 13–5 |[[Marcus Davis]] |Technical Submission (guillotine choke) |[[UFC 118]] |{{dts|2010|August|28}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 4:02 |[[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 12–5 |[[Rory Markham]] |TKO (punches) |[[UFC 111]] |{{dts|2010|March|27}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:47 |[[Newark, New Jersey]], United States |{{small|Welterweight debut; Markham missed weight (177 lbs).}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 11–5 |[[Gray Maynard]] |Decision (split) |[[UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz]] |{{dts|2010|January|11}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Fairfax, Virginia]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 11–4 |[[Melvin Guillard]] |Submission (guillotine choke) |[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard]] |{{dts|2009|September|16}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 2:13 |[[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], United States |{{small|Submission of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 10–4 |[[Joe Stevenson]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale]] |{{dts|2009|June|20}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 10–3 |[[Clay Guida]] |Decision (split) |[[UFC 94]] |{{dts|2009|January|31}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 10–2 |[[Josh Neer]] |Decision (split) |[[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]] |{{dts|2008|September|17}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States |{{small|Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 9–2 |[[Kurt Pellegrino]] |Submission (flying triangle choke) |[[UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon]] |{{dts|2008|April|2}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 3:06 |[[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States |{{small|Submission of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 8–2 |[[Alvin Robinson]] |Submission (triangle choke) |[[UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman]] |{{dts|2008|January|23}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:39 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Submission of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 7–2 |[[Junior Assunção]] |Submission (guillotine choke) |[[UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian]] |{{dts|2007|September|19}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:10 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 6–2 |[[Manvel Gamburyan]] |Submission (shoulder injury) |[[The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale]] |{{dts|2007|June|23}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 0:20 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Won [[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] Tournament.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 5–2 |[[Hermes França]] |Submission (armbar) |[[WEC 24]] |{{dts|2006|October|12}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 2:46 |[[Lemoore, California]], United States |{{small|For the [[WEC Lightweight Championship]].}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 5–1 |Dennis Davis |Submission (americana) |Warrior Cup |{{dts|2006|August|12}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:00 |[[Stockton, California]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 4–1 |Joe Hurley |Submission (triangle choke) |[[WEC 21]] |{{dts|2006|June|15}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 2:03 |[[Highland, California]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 3–1 |Gil Rael |TKO (punches) |[[WEC 20]] |{{dts|2006|May|5}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:35 |[[Lemoore, California]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 2–1 |Tony Juares |TKO (punches) |[[Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie]] |{{dts|2006|March|10}} |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:23 |[[San Jose, California]], United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center| 1–1 |Koji Oishi |Decision (unanimous) |[[2005 in Pancrase#Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals|Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals]] |{{dts|2005|August|27}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[Tokyo]], Japan | |- |{{yes2}}win |align=center| 1–0 |Alejandro Garcia |Submission (triangle choke) |[[WEC 12]] |{{dts|2004|October|21}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 2:17 |[[Lemoore, California]], United States | {{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 |- |} ==Mixed martial arts exhibition record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=0 |ko-losses=0 |sub-wins=3 |sub-losses=0 |dec-wins=0 |dec-losses=0 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|3–0 |[[Gray Maynard]] |Submission (guillotine choke) |[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] |{{dts|2007|June|14}} (air date) |align=center|2 |align=center|1:17 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|TUF 5 semi-final}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |[[Corey Hill]] |Submission (triangle choke) |[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] |{{dts|2007|June|7}} (air date) |align=center|1 |align=center|3:02 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|TUF 5 quarterfinal}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |[[Rob Emerson]] |Submission (rear-naked choke) |[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]] |{{dts|2007|April|19}} (air date) |align=center|2 |align=center|4:45 |[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |{{small|TUF 5 elimination round}} {{end}} ==See also== {{portal|MMA}} * [[List of current UFC fighters]] * [[List of male mixed martial artists]] ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Wikiquote}} {{Commons category|Nate Diaz}} *{{Official website|http://www.diazbrothers.com/}} *[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Nate-Diaz Official UFC Profile] *{{IMDb name | 2708320}} *{{Sherdog|name=Nathan Diaz}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Diaz, Nathan}} [[Category:1985 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:American male mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Mixed martial artists from California]] [[Category:American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent]] [[Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists]] [[Category:The Ultimate Fighter winners]] [[Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Stockton, California]] [[Category:People from Lodi, California]] [[Category:People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] [[Category:American cannabis activists]] [[Category:Hispanic and Latino American sportspeople]]'