Joe Riggs vs. Nick Diaz

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 4, 2006
W
Riggs defeats Diaz
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"Diesel"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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▶︎

Fighter Comparison

23-6-0

Climbed to 24-6
Pro
Record
11-4-0

Fell to 11-5
+120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-140
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Phoenix
Arizona
Fights out of
Stockton
California
23
+4 mos, 1 week, 5 days
Age at Fight 22
+6 mos, 2 days
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
N/A Gym Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 57

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
  • Date: Saturday 02.04.2006
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Riggs Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Diaz Disclosed Pay: $10,000
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