Joe Stevenson vs Nate Diaz

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Key Stats

Joe StevensonvsNate Diaz
16
Fights
27
8
Wins
16
8
Losses
11
5
Finishes
12
1
Title Fights
1
52:22
Control Time
47:18

Striking Stats

Joe StevensonvsNate Diaz
307
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,544
42.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
44.6%
19.2
Sig. Str / Fight
57.2
1
Knockdowns
4
225
Head Strikes
1,146
44
Body Strikes
263
38
Leg Strikes
135

Grappling Stats

Joe StevensonvsNate Diaz
31
Takedowns Landed
18
46.3%
Takedown Acc.
26.5%
1.9
TD / Fight
0.7
24
Sub. Attempts
26
5
Reversals
7

Tale of the Tape

StevensonvsDiaz
44 yrs
Age
41 yrs
5' 7"
Height
6' 0"
145 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
70"
Reach
76"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
868
ELO Rating
1,070
1,102
Peak ELO
1,132
50.0%
Win Rate
59.3%
62.5%
Finish Rate
75.0%
137
Days / Fight
214

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

StevensonvsDiaz
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
1
4
Best Streak
5
WLLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLLW

Win Methods

StevensonvsDiaz
2 (25.0%)
KO/TKO
2 (12.5%)
3 (37.5%)
Submission
10 (62.5%)
3 (37.5%)
Decision
4 (25.0%)

Fan Ratings

StevensonvsDiaz
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Overall
7.0
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Striking
6.1
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Grappling
7.0
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Wrestling
7.0
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Cardio
7.2
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Chin
7.5
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Power
6.4
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Excitement
7.5

Head-to-Head Record

Joe Stevenson1
–
Nate Diaz0
W
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleDecision - Unanimous - R3
Jun 20, 2009

Common Opponents (3)

StevensonvsDiaz
W1W
Kurt Pellegrino
W1W
W1W
Melvin Guillard
W1W
L1L
Josh Neer
W1W
Who Wins?
Joe Stevenson ProfileNate Diaz Profile

Joe Stevenson vs Nate Diaz: Matchup Breakdown

Joe Stevenson is 8-8 in the Lightweight division with a 50.0% 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. Joe Stevenson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on Jun 20, 2009, won by Joe Stevenson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Nate Diaz holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,070 to 868. Career peaks are 1,102 for Joe Stevenson and 1,132 for Nate Diaz. Joe Stevenson has 2 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 8 victories, a 62.5% finish rate. Nate Diaz has 2 KO/TKO and 10 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.

Joe Stevenson stands 5' 7" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Nate Diaz is 6' 0" with a reach of 76", southpaw. That is a 6-inch reach advantage for Nate Diaz. Joe Stevenson is 44, Nate Diaz is 41.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Joe Stevenson has landed 307 significant strikes at 42.0% accuracy with 31 takedowns and 52:22 of control time. Nate Diaz has landed 1,544 at 44.6% with 18 takedowns and 47:18 of control.

Joe Stevenson has 1 title fight (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Nate Diaz. They share 3 common opponents: Kurt Pellegrino, Melvin Guillard, Josh Neer.

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Have Joe Stevenson and Nate Diaz fought before?

Yes. Joe Stevenson and Nate Diaz have fought once in the UFC. Joe Stevenson won by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on June 20, 2009.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Joe Stevenson or Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz has more UFC wins: 16 to 8. Joe Stevenson's UFC record is 8-8; Nate Diaz's is 16-11.

KO/TKO wins: Joe Stevenson 2, Nate Diaz 2. Submission wins: Joe Stevenson 3, Nate Diaz 10.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Joe Stevenson or Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is taller at 6'0", to Joe Stevenson's 5'7" (5 inches). Nate Diaz has the longer reach: 76 inches to 70.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.