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Nate Diaz vs Rory MacDonald

Nate Diaz is 22-13-0; Rory MacDonald is 19-4-0. Nate Diaz is 4 years older than Rory MacDonald. They have met once: Nate Diaz 0, Rory MacDonald 1.

Nate Diaz
United States
Nate Diaz
22-13-0
TKOSUBUD
WelterweightMet once
Rory MacDonald
Canada
Rory MacDonald
“Red King” · 19-4-0
TKODECSUB

Style & credentials

Nate Diaz
BJJBoxing
  • 2012Black belt · BJJCesar Gracie
  • —WEC Lightweight ChampionshipWEC
  • 2007Champion · The Ultimate Fighterlightweight
Camp · Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu / Gracie Fighter · Stockton, US
Rory MacDonald

No background on record

Camp · TriStar Gym · Canada

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

74%
Head
75%
17%
Body
19%
9%
Leg
6%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Nate Diazlast 1 fight
63%36%
Rory MacDonaldlast 1 fight
58%42%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Nate Diaz Rory MacDonald· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.573.69
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.772.87
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.051.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Average · better than 44% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 64% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
30%47%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
41%87%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.300.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Nate Diaz · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1498 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.57
Strikes landed / min
3.69
3.77
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.87
1.05 / 3.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.73 / 3.7
30%
Takedown accuracy
47%
41%
Takedown defence
87%
1:45
Control time / fight
2:04
1.30
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

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

Nate Diaz27 UFC fights · 1544 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
59%908/2518
10%152/259
5%72/106
Clinch
11%175/276
7%108/135
4%59/66
Ground
4%63/97
0%3/3
0%4/4
Rory MacDonald13 UFC fights · 667 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%362/1074
16%109/193
6%38/50
Clinch
6%41/78
2%13/16
0%1/1
Ground
14%96/150
0%3/4
1%4/4

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Nate Diaz and Rory MacDonald ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields (Sat, Apr 30, 2011), where Rory MacDonald won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Nate Diaz and Rory MacDonald?

Nate Diaz is 22-13-0 and Rory MacDonald is 19-4-0.

Who has the longer reach, Nate Diaz or Rory MacDonald?

Neither. Both have a 76" · 193 cm reach.

Who is taller, Nate Diaz or Rory MacDonald?

Neither. Both stand 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Nate Diaz or Rory MacDonald?

Nate Diaz is 41 and Rory MacDonald is 37.

Who has more finishes, Nate Diaz or Rory MacDonald?

Nate Diaz has 17 wins inside the distance (4 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission); Rory MacDonald has 16 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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