Fighter

Diego Nunes

"The Gun"

25-10-0★ 1bonus Brazil

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Diego Nunes holds a professional MMA record of 25-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 35 bouts on record. Diego Nunes has won 25 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Diego Nunes lands 2.72 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.18 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 6, 2018. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-11-30
Age: 43
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 3% in division

Granite Base

95 · top 1% in division

Punch power97

Kick power98

Punch speed97

Kick speed98

Accuracy94

Takedowns66

Ground striking69

Submissions64

Chin91

Body strength95

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.72per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.59per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.18per 15 min

44% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Diego Nunes has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Bart Palaszewski · UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootOct 5, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Diego Nunes earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Kiichi Kunimoto
FIRE CAGE FC 1· Feb 22, 2025· Welterweight· 24-10 vs 20-11-2
TKO
R1 · 1:18
WIN
vs Mauricio Otalora
Cage FS 15· Mar 15, 2024· Lightweight· 23-10 vs 23-16
SUB
R1 · 0:46
LOSS
vs Paulo Ricardo Rodrigues
Falcon MMA 2· Nov 4, 2023· Lightweight· 23-9 vs 14-18-1
DQ
LOSS
vs Ronys Torres
Centurion FC· May 26, 2023· Welterweight· 23-8 vs 40-8
UD
WIN
vs Simon Skold×2Title bout · Title win #2
Superior Challenge 19· May 11, 2019· Featherweight· 22-8 vs 9-6
SUB
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 10· May 6, 2018· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 19-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Corneliu Rotaru Lascar
RXF 29: MMA Allstars 4· Dec 18, 2017· Lightweight· 21-7 vs 5-2
SUB
R3 · 4:45
WIN
vs Michel Ersoy×1Title bout · Title win #1
Superior Challenge 16· Dec 2, 2017· Featherweight· 20-7 vs 6-3
SUB
R2 · 0:54
WIN
vs Radu Mihaita
Magnum FC 2· Jul 22, 2017· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 1-4
TKO
R1 · 0:25
LOSS
vs Rasul Mirzaev
Fight Nights Global 51· Sep 25, 2016· Featherweight· 19-6 vs 16-0
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Joachim Hansen
Superior Challenge 11· Nov 29, 2014· Featherweight· 18-6 vs 23-12-1
TKO
R2 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Matt Bessette
Bellator 110· Feb 28, 2014· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 12-4
SD
LOSS
vs Patricio Pitbull
Bellator 99· Sep 13, 2013· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 18-2
TKO
R1 · 1:19
LOSS
vs Nik Lentz
UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Featherweight· 18-3 vs 22-5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bart Palaszewski
UFCUFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 37-15
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Dennis Siver
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 14, 2012· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 19-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan
UFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 11-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kenny Florian
UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 12, 2011· Featherweight· 16-1 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Brown
UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 23-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tyler Toner
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan· Sep 30, 2010· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 11-1
UD
WIN
vs Raphael Assuncao
WEC 49: Varner vs Shalorus· Jun 20, 2010· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 14-2
SD
LOSS
vs L.C. Davis
WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo· Nov 18, 2009· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 14-2
UD
WIN
vs Rafael Dias
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles· Aug 9, 2009· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 12-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Cole Province
WEC 37: Torres vs Tapia· Dec 3, 2008· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 5-0
UD
WIN
vs Marcelo França
Shooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 10-0 vs 3-2
SUB
WIN
vs Henrique Mello
Rio de Janeiro Regional· May 2, 2007· 9-0 vs 4-1
TKO
WIN
vs Luciano dos Santos
Santa Catarina Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 8-0 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jetron Pereira
Storm Samurai· Jan 28, 2006· 7-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 26, 2005· 6-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Brazil Regional· May 29, 2005· 5-0
SUB
WIN
vs Jorge Velho
Rio Grande do Sul Regional· Mar 19, 2005· 4-0 vs 1-3
TKO
WIN
vs Giovani Diniz
Rio Grande do Sul Regional· Jan 31, 2005· 3-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Lindomar Silva
Brazil Regional· Oct 28, 2004· 2-0 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Brazil Regional· Jul 18, 2004· 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jorge Velho
Rio Grande do Sul Regional· May 15, 2004· 0-0 vs 1-2
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1602▲10
Peak: 1756Dec 30, 2011
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Diego Nunes fight next?

Diego Nunes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Diego Nunes's record?

Diego Nunes's professional MMA record is 25-10-0.

Who is Diego Nunes fighting next?

Diego Nunes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Diego Nunes fight last?

Diego Nunes most recently fought Yusuke Yachi at Rizin FF - Rizin 10 on Sunday, May 6, 2018, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Diego Nunes fight in?

Diego Nunes fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Diego Nunes have?

Diego Nunes has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Diego Nunes won?

Diego Nunes has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Diego Nunes?

Diego Nunes is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Diego Nunes weigh?

Diego Nunes weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Diego Nunes's reach?

Diego Nunes has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Diego Nunes?

Diego Nunes is 43 years old (born Nov 30, 1982).

Where is Diego Nunes from?

Diego Nunes is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY