Nick Diaz

Background
Diaz was born in Stockton, California, United States. He is the older brother of UFC fighter Nate Diaz. He went to Tokay High School in Lodi for one year before dropping out. While a freshman, he was a member of the swim team. Diaz has stated in the past that he is thankful his mother got him into swimming classes because swimming is one of the main reasons why his cardio is so impressive during his fights. Diaz has also said on multiple occasions that he had a hard childhood and grew up without his biological father. Diaz started practicing karate and aikido at an early age.

UFC career
Diaz lost to BJ Penn as the main event at UFC 5 in a Welterweight title eliminator by KO, his next fight he beat Dan Hardy at fight night 1 by KO (Punches), Diaz lost to Jon Fitch by Unanimous decision at UFC 14, Diaz lost his next fight against Paulo Thiago at UFC 20 by Unanimous decision, Diaz beat Jake Shields at UFC 24 by Unanimous decision, Diaz beat Diego Sanchez at Fight Night 7 by Unanimous decision.

MMA record

 * style="background: #ccffcc; text-align: center;"| Win
 * align=center| 3 - 3 - 0
 * Diego Sanchez
 * Unanimous decision
 * UFN 7
 * March 24, 2013
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 5.00
 * Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, USA.
 * style="background: #ccffcc; text-align: center;"| Win
 * align=center| 2 - 3 - 0
 * Jake Shields
 * Unanimous decision
 * UFC 24
 * February 24, 2013
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 5.00
 * Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, USA
 * style="background: #ffcccc; text-align: center;"| Loss
 * align=center| 1 - 3 - 0
 * Paulo Thiago
 * Unanimous decision
 * UFC 20
 * 3 February 2013
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 5.00
 * Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 * style="background: #ffcccc; text-align: center;"| Loss
 * align=center| 1 - 2 - 0
 * Jon Fitch
 * Unanimous decision
 * UFC 14
 * January 6, 2013
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 5.00
 * Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
 * style="background: #ccffcc; text-align: center;"| Win
 * align=center| 1 - 1 - 0
 * Dan Hardy
 * KO (Punches)
 * UFN 1
 * December 9, 2012
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 1.37
 * Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, USA.
 * style="background: #ffcccc; text-align: center;"| Loss
 * align=center| 0 - 1 - 0
 * BJ Penn
 * KO (Punches)
 * UFC 5
 * November 21, 2012
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 2.22
 * Red Rock Casino resort & Spa, Paradise, Nevada, USA
 * Welterweight title eliminator
 * }
 * align=center| 0 - 1 - 0
 * BJ Penn
 * KO (Punches)
 * UFC 5
 * November 21, 2012
 * align=center| 3rd
 * align=center| 2.22
 * Red Rock Casino resort & Spa, Paradise, Nevada, USA
 * Welterweight title eliminator
 * }

