Nate Diaz Net Worth
The Diaz brothers are two of the most successful fighters in mixed martial arts. However, it’s not just their ability to win fights but they’ve also cashed some big paychecks. With PPV points and large fight purse demands, Nick and Nate Diaz net worth has skyrocketed. This is especially true for Nate, who’s now demanding some of the biggest money in MMA history.
UFC mega star Nate Diaz is in never in a rush to return to fighting, and maybe now we know why. After admittedly struggling through most of his UFC career, two bouts with Conor McGregor have seen the Stockton born fighter become a millionaire. Now, Nate Diaz’s estimated net worth is out, and he’s not broke homies. His net worth in 2015 and 2016 saw massive jumps, and although he was inactive for 2018, Diaz is definitely looking to cash in for 2019.
Nate Diaz is the current record holder for several UFC statistics, but at the top of the list is the #1 and #2 most watched pay-per-views of all-time.
That’s right, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor broke the UFC’s PPV record twice when they fought. Beating out the likes of GSP and Brock Lesnar for the coveted slot as biggest UFC draws in history.
Now, The Richest.com has profiled Nate Diaz’s lifetime earnings as a prize fighter, and here’s where they estimate his earning to be. So how much does Nate Diaz make?
Nate Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Nate Diaz competed in The Ultimate Fighters 5 and was a part of the Jens Pulver’s team. He faced teammate Manvel Gamburyan and was later named as the winner of the TUF 5. While with the UFC, he has been in a match against fighters like Josh Neer, Melvin Guillard, and Rory Markham.
He was a five-time Fight of the Night awardee and has tied up with Frank Mir and Kenny Florian for The 2nd Most Submission Victories in UFC history. On March 5, 2016, he defeated Conor McGregor in the UFC 196 which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nathan Donald Diaz was born on April 16, 1985 in Stockton, California.
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EARNINGS 2019
Although still absent from the fight game, the Stockton native was still making moves in the business world. Diaz spoke to the media about his new CBD company Game Up Nutrition. Nate is credited with making CBD products mainstream following his post fight vape pen usage at UFC 202 where he faced Conor McGregor.
Nate Diaz is retured to face former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. Diaz and Pettis went to war for three rounds but Diaz proved to be too much as he was able to overwhelm Pettis and earn a dominant decision win. It must have taken quite the paycheck to get Diaz to return after a three year hiatus, and we’ll soon find out just how much Diaz has added to his net worth. Is there time for a Jorge Masvidal payday in 2019…?
EARNINGS 2018
Much like 2017, Nate Diaz didn’t return to the octagon during 2018. However, he was slated to face Dustin Poirier on November 3rd at UFC 230, but Poirier was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury.
EARNINGS 2017
Following his blockbuster money year in 2016, Diaz remained inactive throughout 2017. Of course rumors did circulate during the year of a possible return fight, Nate Diaz stayed out of the cage.
EARNINGS 2016
Salary Mar. 2016
Salary received from UFC 196 where he won against Conor McGregor.
$500,000
Bonus 2016
Nate received a total of $100 thousand for winning the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night awards at UFC 196.
$100,000
Sponsorship 2016
Nate sealed a $20-thousand worth of endorsement deal with the Reebok.
$20,000
EARNINGS 2015
Bonus 2015
Nate received $50 thousand as Fight of the Night bonus at the UFC on Fox 17.
$50,000
Salary 2015
Nate received $40 thousand after winning against Michael Johnson at the UFC on Fox 17.
$40,000
Sponsorship 2015
Nate sealed a $20-thousand worth of endorsement deal with the Reebok.
$20,000
EARNINGS 2014
Salary Dec. 2014
Salary from UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic.
$16,000
EARNINGS 2013
Salary Nov. 2013
Salary from The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.
$30,000
Salary Apr. 2013
Salary from UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez.
$15,000
Bonus 2013
Nate received $50 thousand as Fight of the Night bonus at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.
$50,000
EARNINGS 201
Salary Dec. 2012
Salary from UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz.
$50,000
Earnings May. 2012
Salary from UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller plus $65 thousand worth of Submission of the Night Bonus.
$147,000
EARNINGS 2011 N/A
Earnings Dec. 2011
Salary from UFC 141 plus $75 thousand Fight of the Night bonus.
$149,000
Earnings Sep. 2011
Salary worth $66 thousand from UFC 135 plus $75 thousand worth of Submission of the Night Bonus.
$141,000
Salary Apr. 2011
Salary from UFC 129.
$33,000
Salary Jan. 2011
Salary from UFC 125.
$63,000
EARNINGS 2010
Salary Aug. 2010
Salary from UFC 118.
$60,000
Earnings 2010
Nate received $48,000 for his participation and bonus win at UFC 111. He then forfeited $1,000 from his opponent Rory Markham at the official weigh-in.
$49,000
Salary 2010
Nate received $24,000 as salary for participating at the UFC Fight Night 20 where he was defeated by Gray Maynard.
$24,000
Bonus 2010
Nate received $60,000 as bonus for winning the Fight of the Night award at the UFC 118.
$60,000
EARNINGS 2009
Salary Sep. 2009
Salary from UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard.
$48,000
Salary Jun. 2009
Salary from The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale.
$20,000
Salary Jan. 2009
Salary from UFC 94.
$20,000
Bonus 2009
Nate received $30,000 as bonus for winning the Fight of the Night award at the UFC Fight Night 19.
$30,000
EARNINGS 2008
Salary Sep. 2008
Salary from UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer.
$40,000
Salary Jan. 2008
Salary from UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman.
$30,000
Bonus 2008
Nate received $30,000 as bonus for winning the Fight of the Night award at the UFC Fight Night 15.
$30,000
Salary 2008
Nate received $30,000 for his participation and win at the UFC Fight Night 13.
$30,000
EARNINGS 2007
Salary Sep. 2007
Salary from UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian.
$30,000
Salary 2007
Nate received a total of $16,000 from TUF 5 Finale where he won against Gamburyan.
$16,000
Bonus 2007
Each member of the Pulver team received a thousand dollar bonus after winning the best-of-three series at the Ultimate Fighter 5.
$1,000
