“Nightmare” Welterweight
Diego Sanchez
19-13-0
UFC record, 32 fights, 397.1 min
31-13-0 N
Pro record, all promotions, as ufcstats lists it
1-1
in 2 title fights
- Height
- 5'10"
- Reach
- 72"
- Weight
- 170 lb
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Born
- Thu, Dec 31, 1981, age 44
- First UFC fight
- Sat, Apr 9, 2005
- Latest UFC fight
- Sat, Sep 26, 2020
01/How he wins
in 19 wins
6 KO/TKO (flying knee head 2, punches to head from mount submission to strikes 2, punches to head from back control, punches to head from mount), 12 decisions, 1 other win in 19 wins
| How the fight ended | His wins | His losses |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO | 6 | 4 |
| Decision | 12 | 9 |
| DQ, overturned or other | 1 | 0 |
| All | 19 | 13 |
02/Career rates
32 fights, 397.1 min
Sig strikes landed
2.66 per min
1,058 in 397.1 min, 32 fights
Sig strike accuracy
37.3%
1,058 of 2,833 attempts
Sig strikes absorbed
3.12 per min
1,238 of 2,847 landed on him in 397.1 min
Takedowns
1.36 per 15 min
36 of 166 · 397.1 min
Takedown accuracy
21.7%
36 of 166 attempts
Takedown defence
33 of 70
defended of attempted on him, 397.1 min
Control time
3:45 per 15 min
99:22 of 397:07
Knockdowns
6
scored in 397.1 min, 32 fights
Submission attempts
0.68 per 15 min
18 in 397.1 min
Where his sig strikes land
58% distance, 11% clinch, 32% ground
612 distance, 112 clinch, 334 ground of 1,058 landed
What he hits
69% head, 24% body, 7% leg
730 head, 250 body, 78 leg of 1,058 landed
Cage time
397:07
32 fights, the minutes every rate above is counted in
03/Title fights
1-1 in 2
- Lv BJ PennLightweight, title fight. Sat, Dec 12, 2009, UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez. TKO - Doctor's Stoppage, R5 2:37
- Wv Kenny FlorianMiddleweight, tournament final. Sat, Apr 9, 2005, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale. KO/TKO, R1 2:49
04/By division
4 divisions
| Fights | Record | Min | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Finishes in wins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | 1 | 0-1-0 | 15.0 | 30 of 86 | 2.00 | 1 of 2 | 1:25 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| Lightweight | 11 | 6-5-0 | 145.7 | 436 of 1,224 | 2.99 | 7 of 55 | 22:52 of 145:41 | 2 | 0 in 6 |
| Middleweight | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2.8 | 14 of 21 | 4.97 | 1 of 2 | 1:31 of 2:49 | 0 | 1 in 1 |
| Welterweight | 19 | 12-7-0 | 233.6 | 578 of 1,502 | 2.47 | 27 of 107 | 73:34 of 233:37 | 4 | 5 in 12 |
| All | 32 | 19-13-0 | 397.1 | 1,058 of 2,833 | 2.66 | 36 of 166 | 99:22 of 397:07 | 6 | 6 in 19 |
05/By year
2005 to 2020
| Fights | Record | Min | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Finishes in wins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 28.1 | 50 of 145 | 1.78 | 0 of 7 | 0:10 of 28:09 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 24.2 | 63 of 98 | 2.60 | 5 of 6 | 8:24 of 24:13 | 0 | 1 in 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 15.0 | 46 of 77 | 3.07 | 3 of 4 | 14:22 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 5.4 | 16 of 35 | 2.98 | 0 of 3 | 1:29 of 5:22 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 31.4 | 100 of 216 | 3.18 | 2 of 10 | 12:41 of 31:26 | 0 | 0 in 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 15.0 | 30 of 86 | 2.00 | 1 of 2 | 1:25 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 58 of 227 | 1.93 | 0 of 1 | 0:51 of 30:00 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 107 of 321 | 3.57 | 3 of 11 | 1:08 of 30:00 | 1 | 0 in 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 15.0 | 29 of 114 | 1.93 | 0 of 1 | 1:08 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 15.0 | 51 of 202 | 3.40 | 1 of 15 | 1:37 of 15:00 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 30.0 | 72 of 202 | 2.40 | 3 of 16 | 11:19 of 30:00 | 0 | 0 in 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 52.6 | 167 of 445 | 3.17 | 2 of 33 | 8:12 of 52:37 | 1 | 0 in 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 18.8 | 75 of 166 | 3.98 | 1 of 9 | 6:21 of 18:50 | 2 | 2 in 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 30.0 | 23 of 134 | 0.77 | 2 of 9 | 3:42 of 30:00 | 0 | 0 in 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3-0-0 | 31.8 | 81 of 185 | 2.55 | 4 of 20 | 9:18 of 31:45 | 2 | 1 in 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3-0-0 | 24.8 | 90 of 180 | 3.64 | 9 of 19 | 17:15 of 24:45 | 0 | 2 in 3 |
| All | 32 | 19-13-0 | 397.1 | 1,058 of 2,833 | 2.66 | 36 of 166 | 99:22 of 397:07 | 6 | 6 in 19 |
A career line lumps every year together, and a fighter’s 2014 does not describe his 2026. Each year here is the same count over that year’s fights alone, with its own minutes, so it can be read against the career line beneath it.
06/By round
in the fights that reached it
| Fights reached | Min in it | Sig strikes | Per min | Takedowns | Control | KD | Sub att | Ended here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 32 of 32 | 146.1 | 382 of 999 | 2.61 | 18 of 73 | 38:36 of 146:05 | 3 | 4 | 6, won 3 |
| Round 2 | 26 of 32 | 126.2 | 358 of 883 | 2.84 | 12 of 51 | 31:18 of 126:09 | 1 | 5 | 2, won 2 |
| Round 3 | 24 of 32 | 117.3 | 315 of 922 | 2.69 | 6 of 33 | 27:09 of 117:16 | 2 | 9 | 23, won 14 |
| Round 4 | 1 of 32 | 5.0 | 2 of 24 | 0.40 | 0 of 5 | 1:26 of 5:00 | 0 | 0 | |
| Round 5 | 1 of 32 | 2.6 | 1 of 5 | 0.38 | 0 of 4 | 0:53 of 2:37 | 0 | 0 | 1, won 0 |
Round length is read from each fight’s round format, so a 12-minute opening round from 1995 counts its twelve minutes. A round is counted only for the fights that reached it; the first column is the denominator for the rest of the row.
07/Fight log
32 fights, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Sig strikes | Takedowns | Control | KD | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26, 2020UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa | Jake MatthewsWelterweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Anders Ohlsson 26 - 30. Dave Tirelli 26 - 30. Clemens Werner 26 - 30. | 25 of 81 | 0 of 1 | 0:00 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Feb 15, 2020UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz | Michel PereiraWelterweight | WDQ, R3 3:09Illegal Knee on Ground | 25 of 64 | 0 of 6 | 0:10 | 0 | 13:09 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jul 6, 2019UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos | Michael ChiesaWelterweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Derek Cleary 26 - 30. Patricia Morse-Jarman 26 - 30. Junichiro Kamijo 26 - 30. | 7 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 2:24 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 2, 2019UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith | Mickey GallWelterweight | WKO/TKO, R2 4:13Punches to Head From Back Control | 56 of 87 | 4 of 4 | 6:00 | 0 | 9:13 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 8, 2018UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till | Craig WhiteWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Dan Mathisen 27 - 30. Steve Armstrong 27 - 30. Aladin Martinez 27 - 30. | 46 of 77 | 3 of 4 | 14:22 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 11, 2017UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis | Matt BrownWelterweight | LKO/TKO, R1 3:44Elbow to Head At Distance | 12 of 20 | 0 of 3 | 1:29 | 0 | 3:44 | Rounds |
| Sat, Apr 22, 2017UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | Al IaquintaLightweight | LKO/TKO, R1 1:38Punch to Head At Distance | 4 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 1:38 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 5, 2016UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson | Marcin HeldLightweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Brian Puccillo 28 - 29. Chris Lee 27 - 29. | 46 of 81 | 0 of 1 | 9:17 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jul 9, 2016UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes | Joe LauzonLightweight | LKO/TKO, R1 1:26Punches to Head At Distance | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 0:00 | 0 | 1:26 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 5, 2016UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz | Jim MillerLightweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Lester Griffin 28 - 29. Glenn Trowbridge 28 - 29. Tony Weeks 28 - 29. | 48 of 125 | 2 of 9 | 3:24 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2015UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum | Ricardo LamasFeatherweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Marcos Rosales 27 - 30. Roy Silbert 27 - 30. Cardo Urso 27 - 30. | 30 of 86 | 1 of 2 | 1:25 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 7, 2014UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov | Ross PearsonLightweight | WSplit decision, R3 5:00Marcos Rosales 30 - 27. Jeff Collins 27 - 30. Chris Tellez 28 - 29. | 33 of 134 | 0 of 1 | 0:02 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 15, 2014UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler | Myles JuryLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Doug Crosby 27 - 30. Mike Gonzalez 27 - 30. Dan Mathisen 28 - 29. | 25 of 93 | 0 of 0 | 0:49 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Oct 19, 2013UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3 | Gilbert MelendezLightweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Don Turnage 28 - 29. Sal D'amato 27 - 30. Troy Wincapaw 28 - 29. | 42 of 176 | 1 of 6 | 0:48 | 1 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 2, 2013UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann | Takanori GomiLightweight | WSplit decision, R3 5:00Barry Foley 28 - 29. Ben Cartlidge 29 - 28. Chris Watts 28 - 29. | 65 of 145 | 2 of 5 | 0:20 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Wed, Feb 15, 2012UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger | Jake EllenbergerWelterweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Jeff Blatnick 28 - 29. Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Glenn Trowbridge 28 - 29. | 29 of 114 | 0 of 1 | 1:08 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Thu, Mar 3, 2011UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann | Martin KampmannWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Chris Lee 28 - 29. Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Mattingly William 28 - 29. | 51 of 202 | 1 of 15 | 1:37 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Oct 23, 2010UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez | Paulo ThiagoWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Luis Cobian 26 - 30. Larry Landless 28 - 29. Mike Beltran 28 - 29. | 48 of 112 | 2 of 8 | 9:14 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 29, 2010UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans | John HathawayWelterweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Adalaide Byrd 27 - 30. Glenn Trowbridge 27 - 30. Dave Hagen 26 - 30. | 24 of 90 | 1 of 8 | 2:05 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2009UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez | BJ PennLightweight, title fight | LTKO - Doctor's Stoppage, R5 2:37Facial Cut | 8 of 108 | 0 of 27 | 6:21 | 0 | 22:37 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2009The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale | Clay GuidaLightweight | WSplit decision, R3 5:00Patricia Morse-Jarman 29 - 28. Glenn Trowbridge 27 - 29. Nelson Hamilton 28 - 29. | 68 of 144 | 1 of 2 | 1:05 | 1 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Feb 21, 2009UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson | Joe StevensonLightweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Chris Lee 28 - 29. Howard Hughes 27 - 30. Andy Roberts 27 - 30. | 91 of 193 | 1 of 4 | 0:46 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Jun 21, 2008The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale | Luigi FioravantiWelterweight | WKO/TKO, R3 4:07Flying Knee Head | 51 of 116 | 0 of 8 | 1:51 | 2 | 14:07 | Rounds |
| Sat, Mar 1, 2008UFC 82: Pride of a Champion | David BielkhedenWelterweight | WKO/TKO, R1 4:43Punches to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes | 24 of 50 | 1 of 1 | 4:30 | 0 | 4:43 | Rounds |
| Sat, Sep 22, 2007UFC 76: Knockout | Jon FitchWelterweight | LSplit decision, R3 5:00Cecil Peoples 27 - 30. Marcos Rosales 29 - 28. Richard Bertrand 28 - 29. | 11 of 18 | 2 of 9 | 3:35 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Apr 7, 2007UFC 69: Shootout | Josh KoscheckWelterweight | LUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Doug Crosby 27 - 30. Nelson Hamilton 27 - 30. Jeff Mullen 27 - 30. | 12 of 116 | 0 of 0 | 0:07 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Wed, Dec 13, 2006UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs Riggs | Joe RiggsWelterweight | WKO/TKO, R1 1:45Flying Knee Head | 6 of 10 | 0 of 1 | 0:04 | 2 | 1:45 | Rounds |
| Thu, Aug 17, 2006UFC Fight Night 6 | Karo ParisyanWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Nelson Hamilton 28 - 29. Marcos Rosales 28 - 29. Glenn Trowbridge 26 - 30. | 66 of 108 | 3 of 3 | 4:53 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, May 27, 2006UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie | John AlessioWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Richard Bertrand 27 - 30. Cecil Peoples 28 - 29. Alejandro Rochin 28 - 29. | 9 of 67 | 1 of 16 | 4:21 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Nov 5, 2005The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale | Nick DiazWelterweight | WUnanimous decision, R3 5:00Marcos Rosales 27 - 30. Cecil Peoples 27 - 30. Nelson Hamilton 27 - 30. | 41 of 95 | 5 of 11 | 10:28 | 0 | 15:00 | Rounds |
| Sat, Aug 20, 2005UFC 54: Boiling Point | Brian GassawayWelterweight | WKO/TKO, R2 1:56Punches to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes | 35 of 64 | 3 of 6 | 5:16 | 0 | 6:56 | Rounds |
| Sat, Apr 9, 2005The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale | Kenny FlorianMiddleweight, tournament final | WKO/TKO, R1 2:49Punches to Head From Mount | 14 of 21 | 1 of 2 | 1:31 | 0 | 2:49 | Rounds |
UFC bouts only, counted from the fight rows; the promotion’s listed pro record above covers every promotion and is a different denominator. Volume is per minute of cage time and accuracy per attempt; how he finishes is counted in his wins, the one place a fight is the unit. Significant strikes only. Control time the source did not record is absent, never 0:00.