A former winner of The Ultimate Fighter, Nate Diaz turned in one of his best UFC performances at Saturday’s TUF 18 Finale.
Having lost two straight fights heading into his bout with Gray Maynard, Diaz was in need of a victory to ensure his job security. Not only did Diaz get his hand raised, but he earned Knockout of the Night honors for an impressive Round 1 finish of Maynard.
In beating Maynard, Diaz solidified himself as a Top 10 lightweight competitor. Having recently lost to multiple 155-pound contenders, though, how far did Diaz’s win over the weekend push him upward in the division’s rankings?
With the TUF 18 Finale in the books and UFC Fight Night 33 ahead, here are the latest official UFC rankings.