Career
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 General Practice, TFC, Shooto, WEC and the UFC. World Extreme Cagefighting
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.
Nunes faced Tyler Toner on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51. Ultimate Fighting Championship
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. Nunes faced Mike Brown on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125.
Nunes faced Kenny Florian on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Nunes was expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135, but Gamburyan pulled out of the fight due to a shoulder injury.
Then, on August 29, Nunes confirmed his own exit from the card, citing an injury. Nunes/Gamburyan eventually took place on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.
Nunes next faced Dennis Siver on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel television: Gustafsson versus
Silva. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Nunes faced Baronet Palaszewski on October 5, 2012 at UFC on Forex 5.
The performance also earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.
Nunes then faced Nik Lentz on January 19, 2013 at UFC on Forex: Belfort versus Bisping. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
In June 2013, it was revealed that Nunes signed with Bellator Mobile Marketing Association . In his debut, Nunes faced prior title challenger Patricio Freire at Bellator 99 in the Quarterfinals of the season nine featherweight tournament.
He lost the fight via knockout at just 1:19 in the first round.
This is the first time that Nunes had ever been knocked out, or even finished, in his career. In February 2014, Nunes entered into the Bellator season ten featherweight tournament.
He faced Matt Bessette in the quarterfinals at Bellator 110 and lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. Post Bellator
After an unsuccessful run in Bellator, Nunes faced longtime Mobile Marketing Association veteran Joachim Hansen at Superior Challenge 11 for the featherweight title.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Baronet Palaszewski
Superior Challenge
Superior Challenge Featherweight Championship (One time, current).
