Diego Nunes

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	9
Record:	17-3-0
Summary:	Great standup

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Gun
From:	Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande so Sul Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age:	29
Height:	5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Media

After racking up his first win as a featherweight, Dennis Siver says the weight cut was the right move. Hear why Diego Nunes made it "impossible" for Siver to score a finish.

Apr 15, 2012 1:00
UFC® on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs Silva live at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Apr 14, 2012
UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Apr 13, 2012
Lightweight standout Dennis Siver is set to make his featherweight debut against Diego Nunes in a battle of talented strikers at UFC® on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva.

Apr 11, 2012

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

858

43% Successful

369

Types of Successful Strikes

369

60% Standing

30%

220

110

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

43% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Dennis Siver	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	68	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Diego Nunes	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	49	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Manny Gamburyan	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	19	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Diego Nunes	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	42	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Kenny Florian	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	42	4	1	3	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Diego Nunes	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	31	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Mike Brown	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	68	4	0	2	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Diego Nunes	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	65	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Diego Nunes	WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan Sep 30, 2010	20	5	4	4	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Tyler Toner	WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan Sep 30, 2010	15	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Raphael Assuncao	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	34	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Diego Nunes	WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus Jun 20, 2010	37	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	LC Davis	WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Nov 18, 2009	51	9	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Diego Nunes	WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Nov 18, 2009	29	2	2	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Diego Nunes	WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles Aug 9, 2009	46	0	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Rafael Dias	WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles Aug 9, 2009	18	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Diego Nunes	WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Dec 3, 2008	50	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win		WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Dec 3, 2008	19	2	2	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
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Biography

Training: Whenever I train I give it my best. I have been combining my training into MMA sessions that include all parts of the game.

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 WEC? It's a dream come true after 10 years. 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.

Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? KO in the first round against Giovani Diniz at PFC3.

What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)?
Against Luciano Macarrao when I broke my hand at the beginning and would still have to do the whole fight with a bad hand, but I ended up submitting him at the end of the first round.

Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)? No, just amateur soccer.

Who were your training partners for this fight? My last month of training I am going to be working with my new team of Nova Uniao and Andre Pederneiras.

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? My training gets better every time, because I want to be the best fighter in the WEC.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? My motivation is to fight hard and never give up.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? I love MMA more than any other sport. It's a complete fight and very diverse - you can hit at almost any angle. I also like it because your opponent can't tell you he is better than you. He can be better at one thing, but you can rock him quickly with another discipline, in MMA you use your intelligence more than your muscles, so even a big and strong guy can lose to a much smaller guy.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? Fighting in the WEC has motivated me to fight for many years; I won’t give up until I accomplish my goal of having the belt.