Donald Cerrone vs Nate Diaz
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Donald Cerrone vs Nate Diaz: Matchup Breakdown
Donald Cerrone is 23-14 (1 NC) in the Lightweight division with a 60.5% win rate. Nate Diaz is 16-11 at Lightweight, winning 59.3% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Nate Diaz leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on Dec 30, 2011, won by Nate Diaz by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Nate Diaz holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,070 to 832. Career peaks are 1,335 for Donald Cerrone and 1,132 for Nate Diaz. Donald Cerrone has 10 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins from 23 victories, a 69.6% finish rate. Nate Diaz has 2 KO/TKO and 10 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.
Donald Cerrone stands 6' 1" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Nate Diaz is 6' 0" with a reach of 76", southpaw. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Nate Diaz. Donald Cerrone is 43, Nate Diaz is 41.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Donald Cerrone has landed 1,748 significant strikes at 47.4% accuracy with 24 takedowns and 38:36 of control time. Nate Diaz has landed 1,544 at 44.6% with 18 takedowns and 47:18 of control.
Donald Cerrone has 1 title fight (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Nate Diaz. They share 9 common opponents: Jim Miller, Anthony Pettis, Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson, Leon Edwards, Jorge Masvidal, Rafael Dos Anjos, Benson Henderson and 1 more.
Have Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz fought before?
Yes. Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz have fought once in the UFC. Nate Diaz won by unanimous decision at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on December 30, 2011.
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Who has more UFC wins, Donald Cerrone or Nate Diaz?
Donald Cerrone has more UFC wins: 23 to 16. Donald Cerrone's UFC record is 23-14 (1 NC); Nate Diaz's is 16-11.
KO/TKO wins: Donald Cerrone 10, Nate Diaz 2. Submission wins: Donald Cerrone 6, Nate Diaz 10.
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Who is taller, Donald Cerrone or Nate Diaz?
Donald Cerrone is taller at 6'1", to Nate Diaz's 6'0" (1 inch). Nate Diaz has the longer reach: 76 inches to 73.
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