Diego
Nunes
17-3-0( W-L-D )

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 )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
858
43% Successful
369
Types of Successful Strikes
0
369
60% Standing
30%
220
110
39
Striking Defense
60
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
23
43% Successful
10
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
5
0
Takedown Defense
68
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
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
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
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
19 2 2 2

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

Career

Trained With

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Rafael Dos Anjos
16-6-0
( W-L-D )
null null
Jose Aldo
21-1-0
( W-L-D )
null null
Carlos Eduardo Rocha
9-1-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

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Dennis Siver
20-8-0
( W-L-D )
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Kenny Florian
16-6-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
Mike Brown UFC® 125 RESOLUTION

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