Diego Sanchez
"The Nightmare"
| 30 | 13 |
| Wins | Losses |
Birth date December 31, 1981
(age 39)
Birth place Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Reach 72 in (1.83 m)
UFC Rankings
Fights
LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
Jake Matthews
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UFC 253
Sep 27, 2020
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Michel Pereira
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UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2
Feb 15, 2020
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DQ (illegal knee)
R3 – 3:09
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
|
UFC 239
Jul 6, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Mickey Gall
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UFC 235
Mar 2, 2019
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 4:13
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Craig White
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UFC 228
Sep 8, 2018
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
Nov 11, 2017
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KO (elbow)
R1 – 3:44
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov
Apr 22, 2017
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KO (punches)
R1 – 1:38
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Marcin Held
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The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Nov 5, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC 200
Jul 9, 2016
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 1:26
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
|
UFC 196
Mar 5, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum
Nov 21, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Jun 7, 2014
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
#15
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UFC 171
Mar 14, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC 166
Oct 19, 2013
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
|
UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann
Mar 3, 2013
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger
Feb 15, 2012
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
Mar 3, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Paulo Thiago
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UFC 121
Oct 23, 2010
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
John Hathaway
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UFC 114
May 29, 2010
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC 107
Dec 12, 2009
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
R5 – 2:37
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Jun 20, 2009
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Joe Stevenson
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UFC 95
Feb 21, 2009
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Luigi Fioravanti
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale
Jun 21, 2008
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TKO (knee and punches)
R3 – 4:07
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
David Bielkheden
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UFC 82
Mar 1, 2008
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TKO (submission to punches)
R1 – 4:43
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
|
UFC 76
Sep 22, 2007
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Diego Sanchez
|
UFC 69
Apr 7, 2007
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs
Dec 13, 2006
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KO (knee)
R1 – 1:45
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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UFC Fight Night 6
Aug 17, 2006
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
John Alessio
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UFC 60
May 27, 2006
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
|
WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
Nov 5, 2005
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Brian Gassaway
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UFC 54
Aug 20, 2005
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TKO (submission to punches)
R2 – 1:56
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Kenny Florian
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The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Apr 9, 2005
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:49
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Jorge Santiago
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KOTC 37: Unfinished Business
Jun 12, 2004
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Ray Elbe
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KOTC 36: Albuquerque
May 15, 2004
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TKO (submission to punches)
R1 – 1:07
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Travis Beachler
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Pride of Albuquerque
Apr 10, 2004
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 0:35
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Cruz Chacon
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KOTC 35: Acoma
Feb 28, 2004
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 0:41
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
John Cronk
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KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge
Aug 3, 2003
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Submission (kimura)
R2 – 1:30
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Rene Kronvold
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KOTC 24: Mayhem
Jun 14, 2003
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 3:39
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Mike Guymon
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KOTC 23: Sin City
May 16, 2003
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 4:57
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Jake Short
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KOTC 21: Invasion
Feb 21, 2003
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:34
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Shannon Ritch
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KOTC 20: Crossroads
Dec 15, 2002
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 0:59
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
Jesus Sanchez
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Aztec Challenge 1
Sep 6, 2002
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KO (punches)
R2 – 2:33
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WIN |
Diego Sanchez
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Ring of Fire 5
Jun 21, 2002
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 3:45
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