Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard III

Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
vs.
KO/TKO 2:38 R1
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"The Bully"

Fighter Comparison

16-9-0

Climbed to 17-9
Pro
Record
11-2-1

Fell to 11-3-1
+115
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-140
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Stockton
California
Fights out of
Santa Cruz
California
28
+7 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 34
+6 mos, 3 wks
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
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Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Maynard
57%
Diaz
43%

Bout Information

Event Poster

The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale

Fight Details

  • Event: The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale
  • Date: Saturday 11.30.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Diaz Disclosed Pay: $80,000
  • Maynard Disclosed Pay: $45,000
  • Event Links:
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Although officially marked as the second battle between Maynard and Diaz, the two met years earlier on The Ultimate Fighter Season 5, where Diaz submitted Maynard with a Triangle Choke.

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  TUF 18 Finale: Nate Diaz Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Nate Diaz discuss his third fight with rival Gray Maynard.

  • Promo Video  |  TUF 18 Finale: Maynard vs Diaz Preview

    Watch the history of the rivalry between Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard.

  • Interview  |  TUF 18 Finale: Gray Maynard Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Gray Maynard discuss his third fight with rival Nate Diaz.

  • Interview  |  TUF 18 Finale: Nate Diaz Post-Fight Interview

    Watch Nate Diaz's exciting interview following his first-round KO win over Gray Maynard.

  • Promo Video  |  TUF 18 Finale: Diaz vs. Maynard Main Event Feature

    Watch this video feature previewing the TUF 18 Finale main event between Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard.

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