Diego Nunes (fighter)
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| Born |
November 30, 1982 Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Other names | The Gun |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | X-Gym Black House (MMA) |
| Rank | purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Website | Official UFC Profile |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Diego Torresean Nunes (born November 30, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently fighting as a featherweight for Bellator MMA. Nunes was also formerly signed to the WEC and the UFC. He is known for precise striking and his ability to keep a high pace.
Diego trains with Team Nogueira Brazil. Nunes' professional career in mixed martial arts began in May 2004, when he defeated Jorge Santos Velho by TKO. He has fought in GP, TFC, Shooto, WEC and the UFC.
Diego won his WEC debut against Cole Province by unanimous decision at WEC 37. Nunes was scheduled to fight Cub Swanson on the undercard at WEC 40, but a hand injury just days before the bout, forced Nunes to cancel the fight. He next fought Rafael Dias at WEC 42 on August 9, 2009. Nunes defeated Dias via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Nunes suffered his first professional loss to LC Davis via unanimous decision at WEC 44.
Nunes was expected to face Leonard Garcia on March 6, 2010 at WEC 47, but Nunes was forced from the card with an injury. Nunes was replaced by former UFC fighter George Roop.
Nunes then faced Raphael Assunção on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. He won the fight via split decision.
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