Anderson Silva vs Nick Diaz — Fight recap

Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz fought to a no-contest on January 31, 2015, when the bout was overturned following a fifth-round decision that never stood. Silva dominated the striking exchanges, landing 108 significant strikes at 49% accuracy compared to Diaz's 77 at 34%, while controlling the distance with superior leg strikes (37 of 43 versus Diaz's 27 of 52).

Neither fighter secured takedowns, with Diaz failing his only attempt, and both spent minimal time in control position. Silva's precision striking, particularly to the head (57 of 155), outpaced Diaz's volume-based approach throughout the contest.

The overturned result meant the fight produced no official ranking implications, though the performance showcased Silva's technical superiority in a matchup between two fighters operating at different career trajectories.