Diego “The Gun” Nunes is a 39 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 23-8-0 pro MMA record. Nunes most recently fought Simon Skold at Superior Challenge 19 on Saturday May 11, 2019. Diego Nunes beat Simon Skold by Submission at 2:55 of Round 1 in the Featherweight division.
Diego Nunes has 23 wins with a 70% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 9 by submission, 7 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 22-8-0 | Simon Skold |
SUB
R1 2:55
|
Superior Challenge 19 | 2019-05-11 | Featherweight | SC |
| Loss | 22-7-0 | Yusuke Yachi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
RIZIN 10 | 2018-05-06 | Lightweight | RFF |
| Win | 21-7-0 | Corneliu Rotaru Lascar |
SUB
R3 4:45
|
RXF 29 | 2017-12-18 | Lightweight | RXF |
| Win | 20-7-0 | Michel Ersoy |
SUB
R2 0:54
|
Superior Challenge 16 | 2017-12-02 | Featherweight | SC |
| Win | 19-7-0 | Radu Mihaita |
KO/TKO
R1 0:25
|
Magnum FC 2 | 2017-07-22 | Lightweight | KL |
| Loss | 19-6-0 | Rasul Mirzaev |
KO/TKO
R1 1:45
|
Fight Nights Global 51 | 2016-09-25 | Featherweight | AMC |
| Win | 18-6-0 | Joachim Hansen |
KO/TKO
R2 1:51
|
Superior Challenge 11 | 2014-11-29 | Featherweight | SC |
| Loss | 18-5-0 | Matt Bessette |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 110 | 2014-02-28 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Loss | 18-4-0 | Patricio Pitbull |
KO/TKO
R1 1:19
|
Bellator 99 | 2013-09-13 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Loss | 18-3-0 | Nik Lentz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 7 | 2013-01-19 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Bart Palaszewski |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FX 5 | 2012-10-05 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-2-0 | Dennis Siver |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 2 | 2012-04-14 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-2-0 | Manny Gamburyan |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 141 | 2011-12-30 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-1-0 | Kenny Florian |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 131 | 2011-06-11 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-0 | Mike Brown |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 125 | 2011-01-01 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Tyler Toner |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 51 | 2010-09-30 | Featherweight | WEC |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Raphael Assunção |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 49 | 2010-06-20 | Featherweight | WEC |
| Loss | 13-0-0 | L.C. Davis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 44 | 2009-11-18 | Featherweight | WEC |
| Win | 12-0-0 | Rafael Dias |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 42 | 2009-08-09 | Featherweight | WEC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Cole Province |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
WEC 37 | 2008-12-03 | Featherweight | WEC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Marcelo França |
SUB
R1 2:20
|
Regional circuit | 2008-08-30 | SB | |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Henrique Mello |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-05-02 | ||
| Win | 8-0-0 | Luciano dos Santos |
SUB
R1 4:40
|
Regional circuit | 2006-09-16 | ||
| Win | 7-0-0 | Jetron Pereira |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-01-28 | SS | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Piri Piri |
SUB
R1 0:55
|
Regional circuit | 2005-11-26 | ||
| Win | 5-0-0 | Einstein Santana |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-05-29 | ||
| Win | 4-0-0 | Jorge dos Santos Velho |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-03-19 | ||
| Win | 3-0-0 | Giovani Diniz |
KO/TKO
R
|
Regional circuit | 2005-01-31 | ||
| Win | 2-0-0 | Lindomar Silva |
SUB
R
|
Regional circuit | 2004-10-28 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Michel Michel |
KO/TKO
R1 0:30
|
Regional circuit | 2004-07-18 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jorge dos Santos Velho |
KO/TKO
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2004-05-15 |
Nunes made his professional debut against Jorge dos Santos Velho on May 15, 2004, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jorge dos Santos Velho who carried a 0-2-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Diego Nunes beat Jorge dos Santos Velho by KO/TKO at of Round 2.
Nunes made his debut in the UFC against Mike Brown on January 1, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 125: Resolution having compiled a 15-1-0 professional MMA record.
Diego Nunes beat Mike Brown by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Nunes has gone on to fight a total of 6 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 3-3-0.
After his UFC stint, Nunes took his next fight at BFC on September 13, 2013, fighting against Patricio Pitbull on the main event of Bellator 99: Nunes vs. Pitbull.
Diego Nunes lost to Patricio Pitbull by KO/TKO at 1:19 of Round 1.
Nunes's last win came against Simon Skold at Superior Challenge 19 on Saturday May 11, 2019. Diego Nunes beat Simon Skold by Submission at 2:55 of Round 1.
Nunes is not currently booked for any fights.
Nunes's last loss came against Yusuke Yachi at RIZIN 10 on Sunday May 6, 2018. Diego Nunes lost to Yusuke Yachi by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Nunes has fought 6 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 3-3-0.
Nunes has knocked out 7 opponents.
Nunes has submitted 9 opponents.
Nunes has been knocked out 2 times.
Nunes has never been submitted.
