Nate Diaz's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nate Diaz. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Nate Diaz is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer, currently a free agent. He is best known for his 15+ year career in the UFC, after winning The Ultimate Fighter 5. Before the UFC, he competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, and Pancrase. Diaz holds the third most UFC bonus awards, with a total of 16. In 2012, he challenged for the UFC Lightweight Championship.
January 23, 2008: $40,000 Submission of the Night Award
On January 23, 2008, Nate Diaz faced Alvin Robinson at UFC Fight Night 12, earning a $40,000 Submission of the Night award.
March 27, 2010: Welterweight Debut at UFC 111
On March 27, 2010, Nate Diaz made his Welterweight debut at UFC 111 against Rory Markham, winning by TKO in the first round.
August 28, 2010: Victory Over Marcus Davis at UFC 118
On August 28, 2010, at UFC 118, Nate Diaz finished Marcus Davis with a guillotine choke submission, earning Fight of the Night honors.
September 24, 2011: Defeats Takanori Gomi
On September 24, 2011, Nate Diaz defeated Takanori Gomi at UFC 135 via armbar submission, earning a $75,000 Submission of the Night award.
May 5, 2012: Defeats Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 3
On May 5, 2012, Nate Diaz defeated Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 3, earning a Submission of the Night bonus valued at $65,000.
November 30, 2013: Victory Over Gray Maynard at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale
On November 30, 2013, Nate Diaz won against Gray Maynard via TKO at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale, earning a Knockout of the Night bonus.
December 19, 2015: Victory Over Michael Johnson at UFC on Fox 17
On December 19, 2015, Nate Diaz defeated Michael Johnson at UFC on Fox 17 and called out Conor McGregor in a post-fight interview, both earning $50,000 Fight of the Night honors.
March 5, 2016: Victory Over Conor McGregor at UFC 196
On March 5, 2016, Nate Diaz replaced Rafael dos Anjos and defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 196 via submission, earning Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses.
September 10, 2022: Victory Over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279
On September 10, 2022, Nate Diaz defeated Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 via a guillotine choke submission in the fourth round, earning his second Performance of the Night bonus award.
December 2022: Key to the City of Stockton
In December 2022, Nate Diaz was presented with a key to the city by the mayor during a Stockton Kings basketball game.
September 25, 2023: Orleans Parish Drops Case Against Diaz
On September 25, 2023, it was reported that the Orleans Parish would not pursue the case against Nate Diaz indicating his actions were entirely in self defense as shown on video, clean in pictures and clear from the multiple witnesses.
July 6, 2024: Victory Over Jorge Masvidal
On July 6, 2024, Nate Diaz won the bout against Jorge Masvidal by majority decision.
