• UFC 313(3/8/25)Diaz won a three round unanimous decision over Djorden Santos
• UFC Fight Night(11/23/24) Diaz was stopped by Zhang Mingyang via strikes at 2:25 of the first round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6
• Episode one (7/26/22) Diaz was stopped by Joe Pyfer via strikes at 1:39 of the second round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2015
Seven wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
Six first round finishes
Has won eight of his last 10
Reported 7-2 amateur MMA record – Lost 2014 bout to current UFC contender Dominick Reyes
Origin of nickname: “Childhood nickname.”
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
My older brother invited me to train with him back in 2010. I fell in love with it and that was the end of it for me.
Q: Training
ANSWER:
Start with a morning ice bath, have breakfast, pads and game plan with coach Bruno, team training with CMMA, rest and lunch, then strength and conditioning with coach Taylor, and I’ll teach boxing classes.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Currently ranked No. 3 in California, Lights Out XF middleweight champion and LFA middleweight champion
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
Dwayne Johnson
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
Fighting in the UFC means the world to me. I sacrificed my entire life to pursue this dream of one day being the best and fighting the best. UFC has all of the best fighters in the world, and I can’t wait to put my skills to the test.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
Business consultant
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
U of MMA light heavyweight champion and CAMO state champion
Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:
ANSWER:
BJJ purple belt
Q: Favorite grappling technique:
ANSWER:
Head-and-arm chokes
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER:
Jab
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY50%
STRIKING DEFENSE59%
LANDED/MIN
6.44
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
7.23
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE50%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 2 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
MMA
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Nov. 23, 2024

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