Nathan Donald Diaz, born on April 16, 1985, is a renowned American mixed martial artist presently without a contract. Diaz gained widespread recognition during his impressive 15-year tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after emerging victorious in “The Ultimate Fighter 5.” Before joining the UFC, Diaz showcased his skills in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase.
Boasting an impressive tally of 16 UFC bonus awards, he currently holds the third-highest record in this regard. Following his departure as a free agent, Diaz ventured into the realm of boxing.
On April 12, 2023, it was officially declared that Diaz would make his debut as a professional boxer against Jake Paul. The highly anticipated occured on August 5, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Jake Paul won the fight via a unanimous decision.
What is the height of Nate Diaz?
Nate Diaz is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. At the age of 17, Diaz engaged in a bare-knuckle MMA match against Robert Limon on July 20, 2002, before beginning his professional MMA career. Since then, footage of the fight has surfaced, and it's thought to be his first exposure to competition.
When Diaz made his official MMA debut, he mostly competed for World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). He competed against Hermes França, then WEC Lightweight Champion, at WEC 24 in 2006 but was defeated by submission in the second round. This was the last fight the WEC held before being absorbed by Zuffa, LLC, the UFC's parent organization at the time.
On “The Ultimate Fighter 5,” which featured only lightweight fighters, Diaz competed for Jens Pulver's team. Rob Emerson was defeated by submission in the first round, and in the quarterfinals, Diaz defeated Corey Hill of Team Pulver by triangle choke submission.
In the semifinals, Diaz submitted Gray Maynard of Team Penn to advance to the finals, where he faced Manvel Gamburyan of the same team. Gamburyan was forced to submit in the second round after dislocating his right shoulder while attempting a takedown, and Diaz ended up winning by submission. Diaz won “The Ultimate Fighter 5” with his victory.
What are the physical stats of Nate Diaz?
The well-known American mixed martial artist Nate Diaz has an impressive physical build, standing tall at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 77 kg.
Diaz’s brown eyes and light brown hair add to his striking appearance. He also has a broad chest measuring 40 inches, a trim waist measuring 31 inches, and strong biceps measuring 15 inches.
FAQs
A. Nate Diaz stands 6 feet 1 inch tall.
A. Nate Diaz weighs around 77kg.
A. The net worth of Nate Diaz is estimated to be $8 million as of July 2024.
A. Nate Diaz's next opponent is Jorge Masvidal.
