Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor
Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor?
Diaz and McGregor have a long history of animosity, which has been fueled by their competing personalities and fighting styles. Their rivalry has been marked by a series of high-profile fights, including their bout at UFC 196, which earned Diaz a $2 million payday and cemented his status as one of the top fighters in the sport.
Nate Diaz
Key numbers
- Wins21
- Losses14
- Knockout victories5
- Submission victories12
- Decision victories4
Top honours
- The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight tournament winner2007
- UFC Fight of the Night award winnermultiple times
- UFC Submission of the Night award winnermultiple times
- UFC Knockout of the Night award winnermultiple times
- UFC Performance of the Night award winnermultiple times
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Conor McGregor
Key numbers
- Total MMA Fights28
- MMA Wins22
- Wins by Knockout19
- Wins by Submission1
- Losses6
Top honours
- UFC Featherweight Champion2015
- UFC Lightweight Champion2016
- Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion2012
- Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion2012
- Fastest Finish in UFC Title Fight History13 seconds against José Aldo