Nate Diaz vs Rafael Dos Anjos — Fight recap

Rafael Dos Anjos defeated Nate Diaz by unanimous decision over three rounds on December 13, 2014, controlling the fight through superior striking accuracy and grappling. Dos Anjos landed 77 significant strikes at a 64% clip compared to Diaz's 13 of 104 attempts (12%), while also securing both of his takedown attempts and accumulating 7:47 of control time.

The Brazilian's striking was particularly effective to the legs, connecting on 26 of 29 attempts, which systematized Diaz's movement throughout the contest. Diaz managed no takedowns and failed to establish any meaningful control, landing just 12 head strikes and struggling to find range against Dos Anjos' measured offense.

The decision was unanimous, reflecting Dos Anjos' dominance across all three rounds. The victory positioned Dos Anjos as a legitimate threat in the lightweight division while raising questions about Diaz's ability to compete at elite levels.