Fighter Comparison
23-7-0
Climbed to 24-7 |
Pro
Record |
18-13-0
Fell to 18-14 |
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Climbed to 24-7 | Record After Fight | Fell to 18-14 | ||
-400
(Heavy Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+320
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Welterweight |
Title |
Challenger
Welterweight |
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Nation
|
|
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Stockton
California |
Fights out of
|
San Diego
California |
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27
+5 mos, 3 wks, 6 days |
Age at Fight |
33
+1 month, 2 wks, 3 days |
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169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs) |
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6'1"
(185cm) |
Height |
5'10"
(178cm) |
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76.0"
(193cm) |
Reach |
76.0"
(193cm) |
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Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu | Gym | The Arena MMA |
Diaz vs. Santos Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
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Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: Strikeforce: San Jose
- Date: Saturday 01.29.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Josh Rosenthal
- Venue: HP Pavilion
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
- Diaz Disclosed Pay: $150,000
- Santos Disclosed Pay: $20,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Welterweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Diaz
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Videos & Highlights
Documentary | Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos Prepares For Nick Diaz
In this 1360 Films production, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos prepares for his upcoming Strikeforce title fight with Nick Diaz. The documentary-style video provides interview and background on the Brazilian fighter.
Interview | Nick Diaz Wide-Ranging Interview Video
Nick Diaz gives a wide-ranging interview days before his fight with Cyborg Santos on topics such as sparring with his brother, sparring with boxers, the structure of his training camp, and how he looks at rematches with fighters he has already faced. Video from StudioMMA.
Interview | Nick Diaz Strikeforce Post-Fight Press Conference Video Footage
Nick Diaz answers questions from the press in the post-fight press conference in this video after his submission victory over Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos.
Interview | Ariel Helwani Post-Fight With Nick Diaz
Ariel Helwani interviews Nick Diaz on his victory over Cyborg Santos, the leg kicks he took in the first round, Northern California vs Southern California, and his potential plans for taking a boxing match against Fernando Vargas in this video.