Nick Diaz vs. Evangelista Santos

Main Event | Strikeforce Welterweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jan 29, 2011
W
Diaz defeats Santos
L
Submission, Armbar 4:50 Round 2 of 5, 9:50 Total
vs.
Submission 4:50 R2
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Fighter Comparison

23-7-0

Climbed to 24-7
Pro
Record
18-13-0

Fell to 18-14
-400
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+320
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Stockton
California
Fights out of
San Diego
California
27
+5 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 33
+1 month, 2 wks, 3 days
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Gym The Arena MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 317

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Diaz
91%
Santos
9%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

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
  • Event Links:

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.