Did Little Nog have a better career than either of the Diaz Brothers?

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Originally, I was going to ask if the Nog bros were more successful in mma than the Diaz bros. But, Big Nog’s career by itself shadows the Diaz careers added together.

Little Nog beat Alistair 2x, Tito, Sakuraba, Hendo, Evans and Guy Mezger.

It’s hard to declare whether Nate or Nick had a better career. I’d lean towards Nick because he was a strike force champ.

Personally, I think that little nog has better wins when you zoom out. But the Diaz brothers were both closer to reaching the best in their correlating weight class.
 
For reference:

Nick beat Chris Lytle, Robbie Lawler, Gleison Tibau, Takanori Gomi, Frank Shamrock, Hayato Sakurai, Paul Daley, BJ Penn.

Nate beat Melvin Guillard, Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard, Michael Johnson, Conor McGregor, Anthony Pettis, Tony Ferguson.
 
Mr Wings said:
For reference:

Nick beat Chris Lytle, Robbie Lawler, Gleison Tibau, Takanori Gomi, Frank Shamrock, Hayato Sakurai, Paul Daley, BJ Penn.

Nate beat Melvin Guillard, Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard, Michael Johnson, Conor McGregor, Anthony Pettis, Tony Ferguson.
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Shamrock, Penn and Sakurai were way over the hump iirc
 
I don't think so. Respectfully I don't even know if normie people in America know there is another Nogueira brother. Diaz brothers also blew up during the beginning of social media. Nick was one of the first crop of fighters that Showtime did these documentary segments on. Before that people had to read interviews about their favorite fighters. Now every person with a camera can just ask some questions. Nate crossed over with his Mcgregor win. He does Hollywood segments. He went on the Conan O'Brien show etc etc. Celebs shout him out.
 
Domitian said:
Nick was a Strikeforce champ as mentioned but Lil Nog has the better wins. Really though it depends on how you define a better career. Both Diaz Bros are infinitely more popular. I mean, would you rather have the better wins or be more known and famous?
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Ehh, I rather have Anderson Silva career than a McNuggets one
 
Nog better wins and less losses.
Diaz bros better weed fame
 
Nog has the best names on his resume.

Nick the only one to win a belt in a major org.

This is prize fighting though, Nate has more name recognition and has probably made more money than Nick and Lil Nog combined.

It all depends on how you define success.
 
No one gives a shit about the Nog brothers. Diaz bros still have fans.
 
Jackonfire said:
That was more of a gift to GSP who requested it.
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If I recall... the Diaz vs Condit fight was close enough that a lot of people felt Diaz should have gotten the win. (I felt Condit deserved the win, even though it wasn't pretty.)
Prior to that Diaz had won his last last 11 fights, hadn't lost in three years, was a champ in Strikeforce and had some very great wins over there. Nick's star power was at an all time high and his ability was arguably at it's pinnacle. He certainly deserved to be there. And Nick Diaz has never been an easy fight for anyone. Calling a fight against Nick Diaz at that point in time a 'gift' seem a little disingenuous. As far as GSP asking for it.. maybe you're right? I really don't remember :S
 
filthybliss said:
Originally, I was going to ask if the Nog bros were more successful in mma than the Diaz bros. But, Big Nog’s career by itself shadows the Diaz careers added together.

Little Nog beat Alistair 2x, Tito, Sakuraba, Hendo, Evans and Guy Mezger.

It’s hard to declare whether Nate or Nick had a better career. I’d lean towards Nick because he was a strike force champ.

Personally, I think that little nog has better wins when you zoom out. But the Diaz brothers were both closer to reaching the best in their correlating weight class.
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This is just weight bias at it’s finest. The Diaz brothers both had better careers than lil nog. Big nog is a touch ahead, but only because Nick’s career was derailed when he was around his prime.
 
As a Nick Diaz fan myself who did he exactly beat that made his resume better? His comeback win over Gomi was a huge feather in his cap. Daley sure I guess. Robbie Lawler sure. Hayato Sakurai was 5+ years past his prime. Frank shamrock way past him prime. BJ Penn was headed towards a downward trajectory and hard.

Lil Nog had a solid resume leading up to his fight with Shogun and Overeem. The fight between Lil Nog vs Rua was legendary. Shogun went on to win the Grand Prix and the rest is history

Lil Nog beat Rashad who previously fought Jon Jones for the title one fight ago. Tito was definitely washed up and overrated by that point for years upon year.
 
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