Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
WelterweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Paul Daley
United KingdomPaul Daley
“Semtex”
39-15-2
RESULT

Nick Diaz def. Paul Daley (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:57
WIN
Nick Diaz
United StatesNick Diaz
26-10-0 (2 NC)
Friday, April 8, 2011
Pechanga Arena, San Diego, United States

Nick Diaz defeated Paul Daley by TKO in round 1 (4:57) in the Welterweight title main event of Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley, held Friday, April 8, 2011 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Paul Daley vs Nick Diaz?

Nick Diaz defeated Paul Daley by TKO in round 1 (4:57) in the Welterweight title main event of Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley, held Friday, April 8, 2011 at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Paul Daley 42%58% Nick Diaz

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

39-15-2
Record
26-10-0 (2 NC)
1788
Power Index rating
1841
1
Win Streak
0
43
Age
43
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United Kingdom
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Paul Daley

No background on record

Camp Team Rough House · England

Nick Diaz

No background on record

Camp Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · United States

Striking Profile

3.14
SLpM
5.71
47%
Str. Acc.
42%
2.37
SApM
3.84
60%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

0.91
TD Avg.
1.28
40%
TD Acc.
32%
64%
TD Def.
60%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Paul Daley · 4-1
  • W
    Wendell Giácomo
    Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley · May 13, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:09
  • L
    Jason Jackson
    Bellator 260: Lima vs. Amasov · Jun 11, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Sabah Homasi
    Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 · Apr 16, 2021
    TKO · R2 · 1:44
  • W
    Saad Awad
    Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 · Oct 25, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 1:30 · Welterweight
  • W
    Erik Silva
    Bellator 223: Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr. · Jun 22, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Nick Diaz · 1-3
  • L
    Robbie Lawler
    UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega · Sep 25, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 0:44 · Middleweight
  • NC
    Anderson Silva
    UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz · Jan 31, 2015
    · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Georges St-Pierre
    UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz · Mar 16, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Condit
    UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit · Feb 4, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Interim Welterweight
  • W
    BJ Penn
    UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz · Oct 29, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 14 fights
15.3
Avg sig. strikes
56.8
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.00
0:02
Avg control time
2:06
27
Career high strikes
178
0
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Paul Daley
Strike target
Nick Diaz
85%
Head
71%
7%
Body
25%
9%
Leg
4%
Paul Daley
Strike position
Nick Diaz
67%
Distance
74%
20%
Clinch
19%
13%
Ground
7%