Head-to-head
Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
7-7-0 (1 NC)
Record (pro · UFC)
5-7-0
2
Wins vs .500+ opponents
1
4.26
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.47
3.89
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
1.92
41.7%
Striking accuracy
50.8%
54.1%
Striking defense
52.4%
1.03
Takedowns / 15 min
2.92
34.1%
Takedown accuracy
61.9%
62.8%
Takedown defense
72.0%
0.95
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.45
14.4%
Control time
33.2%
85.7%
Finish rate
60.0%
13:38
Avg fight time
5:33
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Nick Diaz ■ Joe Riggs
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2006-02-04 — L for Nick Diaz · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Diaz | Riggs |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Sanchez | L 2005 | L 2006 |