Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Nate Diaz
22-13-0
RESULT

Nate Diaz def. Gilbert Rael (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:35
Gilbert Rael
The Pitbull
1-3-0
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore, United States

Nate Diaz defeated Gilbert Rael by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem, held Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Nate Diaz vs Gilbert Rael?

Nate Diaz defeated Gilbert Rael by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Lightweight bout of WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem, held Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Nate Diaz 66%34% Gilbert Rael

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

22-13-0
Record
1-3-0
1617
Power Index rating
1500
1
Win Streak
0
41
Age
-
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
0"
0 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

BJJBoxing
vs
-
Nate Diaz
  • 2012Black belt · BJJ · Cesar Gracie
  • WEC Lightweight Championship · WEC
  • 2007Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · lightweight

Camp Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu / Gracie Fighter · Stockton, US

Gilbert Rael

No background on record

Striking Profile

4.57
SLpM
-
45%
Str. Acc.
-
3.77
SApM
-
52%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.05
TD Avg.
-
30%
TD Acc.
-
41%
TD Def.
-
1.30
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Nate Diaz · 2-3
  • L
    Rousey vs. Carano · May 16, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Diaz vs. Masvidal 2 · Jul 6, 2024
    Majority Decision
  • L
    Paul vs. Diaz · Aug 5, 2023
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson · Sep 10, 2022
    Submission · R4 · 2:52 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2 · Jun 12, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Gilbert Rael · 1-3
  • L
    Hawaii Regional · Apr 21, 2007
    Submission
  • L
    New Mexico Regional · Aug 4, 2006
    Submission
  • W
    TBA
    New Mexico Regional · May 26, 2006
    TKO
  • L
    WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem · May 4, 2006
    TKO · R1 · 3:35 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 27 fights · 0 fights
57.2
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.67
Avg takedowns
-
1:45
Avg control time
-
238
Career high strikes
-
5
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Nate Diaz
Strike target
Gilbert Rael
74%
Head
-
17%
Body
-
9%
Leg
-
Nate Diaz
Strike position
Gilbert Rael
73%
Distance
-
22%
Clinch
-
5%
Ground
-