Gleison Tibau vs Nick Diaz
Gleison Tibau is 33-14-0; Nick Diaz is 26-10-0 (2 NC). Nick Diaz is 1 year older than Gleison Tibau. Nick Diaz has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Gleison Tibau. Nick Diaz is 3" · 8 cm taller than Gleison Tibau. They have met once: Gleison Tibau 0, Nick Diaz 1.
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Style & credentials
Gleison Tibau
BJJFreestyle Wrestling
- —Black belt · BJJ
- 2025WNC Welterweight ChampionshipWNC (Warriors Night Championship)
- —Champion · Rio De Janeiro State Championships
- —Champion · Rio De Janeiro State Championships
Nick Diaz
No background on record
Camp · Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · United StatesSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
77%71%
Head
16%25%
Body
7%4%
Leg
Time in position
Where their significant strikes are thrown
Gleison Tibaulast 33 fights
63%16%21%
Nick Diazlast 14 fights
74%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Gleison Tibau· from fights outside the UFC Nick Diaz· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.904.26
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Good · better than 74% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.623.89
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.981.03
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
54%34%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
93%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.801.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gleison Tibau · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
1.90
Strikes landed / min4.26
2.62
Strikes taken / minfewer is better3.89
3.98 / 7.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min1.03 / 3.0
54%
Takedown accuracy34%
93%
Takedown defence63%
3:55
Control time / fight2:06
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min1.00
Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.
Where the strikes land
Range × target
Gleison Tibau28 UFC fights · 601 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
53%316/1427
8%47/93
3%20/23
Clinch
7%42/87
6%37/43
3%20/21
Ground
18%109/184
1%7/7
0%3/4
Nick Diaz15 UFC fights · 872 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
55%483/1444
15%134/210
5%41/80
Clinch
8%68/137
8%74/93
1%13/14
Ground
6%54/110
0%4/4
0%1/1
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Gleison Tibau27 of 58 ended early · 47%31 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
11 early stoppages have no logged time
Nick Diaz24 of 36 ended early · 67%12 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
3 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Gleison Tibau3-2
- WMatias JuarezWNC 3 · Oct 18, 2025Submission · R1 · 2:20 · Welterweight
- WJoël KouadjaWarriors Night MMA · Sep 14, 2024Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
- WBurenzorig BatmunkhTOP BRIGHTS 01 · Jan 21, 2024Split Decision · Welterweight
- LBoris MedvedevRCC 16 · Jul 28, 2023TKO · R1 · 4:54 · Welterweight
- L
Full record · 58 fightsShow less
- L
- L
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 Playoffs · Aug 12, 2021Submission · R1 · 2:17 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season · Jun 16, 2021DEC · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season · Apr 28, 2021DEC · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- W
- W
- LUFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes · Jun 1, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- L
- L
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver · Jan 18, 2015Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski · Sep 13, 2014Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Miller · Jul 16, 2014Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- L
- W
- W
- L
- WUFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar · Oct 13, 2012Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- LUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II · Jul 8, 2012Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WUFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson · Nov 19, 2011Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- LUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares · Sep 15, 2010Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- W
- LThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale · Jun 20, 2009Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann · Apr 1, 2009Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- W
- L
- L
- W
- WJeff CoxUFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher · Jun 12, 2007Submission · R1 · 1:52 · Lightweight
- WAntonio MorenoRio Grande do Norte Regional · May 9, 2007TKO
- W
- L
- WJedrzej KubskiSpain Regional · Mar 11, 2006Submission
- WEdilson FlorencioRio Grande do Norte Regional · Dec 2, 2005Submission
- W
- LMarcelo BritoStorm Samurai · Jun 11, 2005DEC
- WJosenildo RodriguesCeara Regional · Mar 10, 2005DEC
- WAnderson CruzRio Grande do Norte Regional · Feb 24, 2005TKO
- WJosenildo RamalhoRio Grande do Norte Regional · Oct 21, 2004Submission
- WCarlos PereiraCeara Regional · Oct 7, 2004Submission
- W
- WDaniel MaiaSao Paulo Regional · May 21, 2004Submission
- WRomario Manoel da SilvaRio Grande do Norte Regional · Mar 9, 2004Submission
- L
- WFernando TerereBitetti Combat · Mar 20, 2003DEC
- WPaulo Roberto NogueiraBitetti Combat · Nov 28, 2002DEC
- W
- WRivanio AranhaRio Grande do Norte Regional · May 18, 2000DEC
- WRicardoRio Grande do Norte Regional · Dec 24, 1999TKO
Nick Diaz1-3
- L
- NC
- LUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz · Mar 16, 2013Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LUFC 143: Diaz vs Condit · Feb 4, 2012Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Interim Welterweight
- W
Full record · 37 fightsShow less
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- WThomas DennyEliteXC: Unfinished Business · Jul 26, 2008TKO · R2 · 0:30 · Lightweight
- WMuhsin CorbbreyEliteXC: Return of the King · Jun 14, 2008TKO · R3 · 3:59 · Welterweight
- WKatsuya InoueDream 3 · May 11, 2008TKO · R1 · 6:45 · Welterweight
- L
- WMike AinaEliteXC: Uprising · Sep 15, 2007Split Decision · Lightweight
- W
- W
- WRay SteinbeissCalifornia Regional · May 13, 2006DEC
- L
- L
- LThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale · Nov 5, 2005Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- W
- W
- L
- W
- WJeremy JacksonUFC 44: Undisputed · Sep 26, 2003Submission · R3 · 2:04 · Welterweight
- WJeremy JacksonIFC: Warriors Challenge 18 · Jul 19, 2003TKO · R1 · 4:17 · Welterweight
- WJoe HurleyWEC 6: Return of a Legend · Mar 26, 2003Submission · R1 · 1:55 · Welterweight
- L
- W
- WBlaine TylerCalifornia Regional · Sep 28, 2002TKO
- WAdam LynnCalifornia Regional · Sep 28, 2002Submission
- LJeremy JacksonCalifornia Regional · Sep 28, 2002TKO
- W
- WMike WickIFC: Warriors Challenge 15 · Aug 31, 2001Submission · R1 · 3:43 · Lightweight
Head-to-Head History
Common Opponents
How each fared against the same opponents.
Frequently asked questions
Have Gleison Tibau and Nick Diaz ever fought?
Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS (Sat, Nov 18, 2006), where Nick Diaz won by TKO.
What are the records of Gleison Tibau and Nick Diaz?
Gleison Tibau is 33-14-0 and Nick Diaz is 26-10-0 (2 NC).
Who has the longer reach, Gleison Tibau or Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Gleison Tibau, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.
Who is taller, Gleison Tibau or Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Gleison Tibau stands 5'10" · 178 cm.
Who is older, Gleison Tibau or Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz is 43 and Gleison Tibau is 42.
Who has more finishes, Gleison Tibau or Nick Diaz?
Gleison Tibau has 19 wins inside the distance (4 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission); Nick Diaz has 21 wins (13 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).
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