Born
Dec 31, 1981 · age 44
Height
178 cm
Reach
72"
Stance
Southpaw
Weight
155 lb
Division
Team
UFC career stats
Averages from 32 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
72"
Stance
Southpaw
Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.52
Strikes absorbed / min 2.95
Striking accuracy 37%
Striking defence 56%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.21
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.29
Submissions / 15 min 0.64
Takedown accuracy 22%
Takedown defence 47%
Control time / fight 3:06
Diego Sanchez won The Ultimate Fighter's inaugural middleweight tournament and challenged for the UFC lightweight title in 2009. The southpaw veteran finished his 18-win career with 4 knockouts and 2 submissions across two decades of competition.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Diego Sanchez?
- This archive records Diego Sanchez at 18-13-0. Wins split: 4 by knockout, 2 by submission, 11 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 33% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Diego Sanchez?
- Diego Sanchez is listed in the Welterweight division. They stand 178 cm.
- Where is Diego Sanchez from?
- Diego Sanchez is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Born Dec 31, 1981, currently age 44.
- Which gym or team does Diego Sanchez train with?
- Diego Sanchez trains with Jackson-Wink MMA.
Fight history
2020 2 fights
- Loss September 27, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win February 15, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · DQ · illegal knee · R3 · 3:09
2019 2 fights
- Loss July 6, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win March 2, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 4:13
2018 1 fight
- Win September 8, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2017 2 fights
- Loss November 11, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · KO · elbow · R1 · 3:44
- Loss April 22, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · KO · punches · R1 · 1:38
2016 2 fights
- Win November 5, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Loss July 9, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Lightweight · TKO · punches · R1 · 1:26
2015 1 fight
- Loss November 21, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2014 2 fights
- Win July 6, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
- Loss March 15, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2013 2 fights
- Loss October 19, 2013 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Win March 3, 2013 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
2012 1 fight
- Loss February 15, 2012 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2011 1 fight
- Win March 3, 2011 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2010 2 fights
- Win October 23, 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Loss May 29, 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2009 3 fights
- Loss December 12, 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Doctor Stoppage · R5 · 02:37
- Win June 20, 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
- Win February 21, 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2008 2 fights
- Win June 21, 2008 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Knee and Punches · R3 · 04:07
- Win January 3, 2008 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Punches · R1 · 04:43
2007 2 fights
- Loss September 22, 2007 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
- Loss July 4, 2007 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2006 3 fights
- Win December 13, 2006 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · KO · Knee · R1 · 01:45
- Win August 17, 2006 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Win May 27, 2006 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2005 3 fights
- Win September 4, 2005 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R1 · 02:48
- Win August 20, 2005 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Punches · R2 · 01:56
- Win May 11, 2005 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
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