Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz holds a professional record of 22-13-0 with a southpaw stance and operates as a volume striker with submission prowess. Over his career, Diaz lands 4.57 strikes per minute at 45% accuracy while absorbing 3.77 strikes per minute and defending 52% of incoming strikes.

His grappling game is anchored by a 1.3 submission average per 15 minutes, though his takedown success rate of 30% suggests he relies more on submissions from positional control than explosive takedown entries; he defends takedowns at just 41%, indicating vulnerability on his back. Recent fight history showcases his submission-heavy approach: a first-round submission of Takanori Gomi in September 2011, a split-decision victory over Josh Neer in 2008, and a fourth-round submission of Tony Ferguson in September 2022.

His striking volume combined with submission threat makes him dangerous in extended exchanges where he can wear opponents down before hunting for submissions. At 39 years old, Diaz remains a test of cardio and grappling acumen for welterweight contenders, though his takedown defense deficiencies and declining activity suggest his window for title contention has closed.