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Diego
Nunes
18-4-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 11 fights.
Record: 18-4-0
Summary: Great standup

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Gun
From: Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande so Sul Brazil
Fights Out Of: Los Angeles, California USA
Age: 30
Height: 5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight: 145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1027
44% Successful
448
Types of Successful Strikes
0
448
61% Standing
26%
13%
274
116
58
Striking Defense
58
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
29
45% Successful
13
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
6
0
Takedown Defense
65
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Diego Nunes Jan 19, 2013
18 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Nik Lentz 56 10 0 8
Win
 Bart Palaszewski Oct 5, 2012
37 0 2 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Diego Nunes 61 3 0 1
Loss
 Dennis Siver Apr 14, 2012
68 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Diego Nunes 49 0 0 0
Win
 Manny Gamburyan Dec 30, 2011
19 2 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Diego Nunes 42 0 0 0
Loss
 Kenny Florian Jun 11, 2011
42 4 1 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Diego Nunes 31 2 0 0
Win
 Mike Brown Jan 1, 2011
68 4 0 2 R3 Decision - Split
Watch
Diego Nunes 65 0 0 0
Win
 Diego Nunes
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan
Sep 30, 2010
20 5 4 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Tyler Toner 15 0 1 0
Win
 Raphael Assuncao
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus
Jun 20, 2010
34 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Diego Nunes 37 0 0 0
Loss
 LC Davis
WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo
Nov 18, 2009
51 9 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Diego Nunes 29 2 2 0
Win
 Diego Nunes
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
Aug 9, 2009
46 0 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Rafael Dias 18 2 0 0
Win
 Diego Nunes
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia
Dec 3, 2008
50 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Cole Province 19 2 2 2
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Biography

TRAINING: I train at Black House in Los Angeles in the mornings, three times a week, where we work on my MMA game, striking, ground work, wrestling and sparring. In the afternoons I work on my striking at Maywood Boxing Club and my strength and conditioning at the UFC Gym in Torrance, CA.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fun at age 13.  When I was 15 years old I took it seriously.  At age 17 I fought amateur Muay Thai and Boxing matches.

What ranks and titles have you held? Southern Brasil Muay Thai and Boxing Champion

Do you have any heroes? Jesus

What is your favorite technique? Guillotine

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true.  It's not only my dream, but by fighting I am giving hope and the ability to dream to all the people around me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I played soccer, but I had to make a decision and I chose fighting.

•    4-1 in the WEC with wins over Cole Province, Rafael Dias, Raphael Assuncao, and Tyler Toner.

•    Lone WEC loss was via decision to LC Davis

•    Six wins by submission, five by knockout

•    Former teammate of UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo.

•    Loss to Florian broke three fight winning streak

Career

Trained With

Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo
22-1-0
( W-L-D )
Rafael Dos Anjos
Rafael Dos Anjos
19-6-0
( W-L-D )
Carlos Eduardo Rocha
Carlos Eduardo Rocha
9-2-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian
16-6-0
( W-L-D )
Dennis Siver
Dennis Siver
21-8-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Mike Brown UFC® 125 RESOLUTION

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