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Ozzy Diaz

Middleweight Division

10-3-0 (W-L-D)

7

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

6

First Round Finishes

Ozzy Diaz
  • Last fight

    Djorden Santos
    Win
    Ozzy Diaz

    Santos vs Diaz

    Mar. 8, 2025

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Ozzy Diaz's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
34
Height
76.00
Weight
185.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 23, 2024
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
42.00
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • Seven wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
     
  • Six first round finishes
     
  • Has won eight of his last 10
     
  • Reported 7-2 amateur MMA record – Lost 2014 bout to current UFC contender Dominick Reyes
     
  • Origin of nickname: “Childhood nickname.”

UFC 313 (3/8/25) Diaz won a three round unanimous decision over Djorden Santos

UFC Fight Night (11/23/24) Diaz was stopped by Zhang Mingyang via strikes at 2:25 of the first round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6

Episode one (7/26/22) Diaz was stopped by Joe Pyfer via strikes at 1:39 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? My older brother invited me to train with him back in 2010. I fell in love with it and that was the end of it for me.

Training: Start with a morning ice bath, have breakfast, pads and game plan with coach Bruno, team training with CMMA, rest and lunch, then strength and conditioning with coach Taylor, and I’ll teach boxing classes.

What ranks and titles have you held? Currently ranked No. 3 in California, Lights Out XF middleweight champion and LFA middleweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Dwayne Johnson 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC means the world to me. I sacrificed my entire life to pursue this dream of one day being the best and fighting the best. UFC has all of the best fighters in the world, and I can’t wait to put my skills to the test.

What was your job before you started fighting? Business consultant 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? U of MMA light heavyweight champion and CAMO state champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: Head-and-arm chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Jab