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Nick Diaz

Nick Diaz is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist from Stockton, California.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Nick Diaz is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist from Stockton, California. He is a former Strikeforce, WEC, and IFC welterweight champion and the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Nate Diaz.

What it is

Nick Diaz is a veteran combat sports athlete who has competed in major MMA promotions including the UFC, Strikeforce, PRIDE, EliteXC, DREAM, and Shooto. He also has a professional boxing career. Born August 2, 1983, he is 42 years old as of July 2026.

Key details

Diaz's professional MMA record stands at 26 wins, 10 losses, and 2 no contests (per UFC Stats and Tapology). His last fight was a loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021. He is closely associated with the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team and Stockton training culture.

Why it matters

Diaz is a major North American MMA figure familiar to Canadian combat sports audiences. His rivalry with fighters like Anderson Silva and his brother Nate Diaz's prominence make him a recurring reference in fight analysis and fan discussions.

In short

  • Former Strikeforce, WEC, and IFC welterweight champion.
  • Pro MMA record: 26-10-0 (2 NC).
  • Last fight: loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 (Sept 2021).
  • Older brother of Nate Diaz.
Canadian angle

Nick Diaz has no strong Canada-specific connection in the provided sources, but he is a major North American MMA figure familiar to Canadian combat sports audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist from Stockton, California, known for competing in the UFC, Strikeforce, PRIDE, and other major promotions.
Nick Diaz fight record
UFC Stats and Tapology list his professional MMA record as 26 wins, 10 losses, and 2 no contests.
Nick Diaz last fight
His last recorded fight was against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021, which he lost by KO/TKO in round 3.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Diaz
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, career overview, former titles, and that Nate Diaz is his brother
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/nick-diaz
    Supports: Professional status, UFC background, brother Nate Diaz, and career highlights
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335709/nick-diaz
    Supports: Birthdate, team, stance, reach, and fight history including last fight result
  4. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/nick-diaz
    Supports: Pro MMA record, last fight date, and disclosed career earnings
  5. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/f57a8a52ca401ed9
    Supports: Official record listing and physical stats