Deprecated: File Theme without header.php is deprecated since version 3.0.0 with no alternative available. Please include a header.php template in your theme. in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-includes/functions.php on line 5583
| BJPenn.com

Diego Sanchez Fighter Statistics

Pro MMA Record: 33-14-0

Sanchez was born to a Mexican American family on December 31, 1981. He was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he still resides. Albuquerque is also the location of his training camp.[citation needed]

Last Fight: Kevin Lee
Age: 42
Height 5'10"
Weight 170 lbs
Nick Name: "The Nightmare"
Nationality: United States
Association: Jackson-Wink MMA
33 Wins
KO / TKO
10
30%
Submission
11
33%
Decisions
14
42%
14 Losses
KO / TKO
4
28%
Submission
0
0%
Decisions
10
71%

Wiki Stats

Residence Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Team Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2002–2007, 2010–2019)
Rank Black belt in Gaidojutsu Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto Tussa
Years active 2002–present
University

Social Media

Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

News Articles

More News

FAQ's

Diego Sanchez next fight?
N/A
Diego Sanchez last fight?
Diego Sanchez lost his last fight against Kevin Lee by Decision (Unanimous) on Mar. 11, 2022 at EFC 46 - Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez.
Is Diego Sanchez retired?
Diego Sanchez last fought Kevin Lee
Warning: Undefined variable $string in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/fighterStatsTemplate.php on line 909
2 years 9 months and 16 days ago, and should be considered inactive.
Should I bet on Diego Sanchez?

Warning: Undefined array key "3-2-2013" in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/fighterStatsTemplate.php on line 698

Warning: Undefined array key "countUnderdogFavorite" in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/fighterStatsTemplate.php on line 760

Warning: Undefined variable $string in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/fighterStatsTemplate.php on line 586
Diego Sanchez has a 70% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 28% of his fights.
Out of the 25 fights we have recorded, his opening odds average is a -295 favorite, and out of 7 favored matches, he has won 71% of them.
As an underdog he has been in 18 matches, with a win rate of 38% and an odds average of +206.
According to online odds, if you had bet $100 on all 25 of Diego Sanchez betting fights, you would have lost $40.
Conversely if you had bet $100 on all of his opponents, you would have lost $507.
Where is Diego Sanchez from?
Diego Sanchez is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Did Diego Sanchez go to college?
Diego Sanchez attended .
Has Diego Sanchez ever been knocked out?
Diego Sanchez has lost 4 times by KO/TKO. He was last defeated by KO (Elbow) from Matt Brown on Nov. 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 120 - Poirier vs. Pettis
How long has Diego Sanchez been fighting?
Diego Sanchez has been fighting for a period of 17 years 4 months and 6 days, his first fight was on Oct. 05, 2004 at UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, Day 2. He has accumalated roughly 7 hours, 58 minutes and 2 seconds of professional combat.

Fight Record

W / L Opponent Event/Date Method Referee Round Time
loss Kevin Lee EFC 46 - Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez
Mar/11/2022
Decision (Unanimous) Alan Abeles 3 5:00
loss Jake Matthews UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa
Sep/26/2020
Decision (Unanimous) Jason Herzog 3 5:00
win Michel Pereira UFC Fight Night 167 - Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2
Feb/15/2020
Disqualification (Illegal Knee) Jason Herzog 3 3:09
loss Michael Chiesa UFC 239 - Jones vs. Santos
Jul/06/2019
Decision (Unanimous) Mark Smith 3 5:00
win Mickey Gall UFC 235 - Jones vs. Smith
Mar/02/2019
TKO (Punches) Marc Goddard 2 4:13
win Craig White UFC 228 - Woodley vs. Till
Sep/08/2018
Decision (Unanimous) Kerry Hatley 3 5:00
loss Matt Brown UFC Fight Night 120 - Poirier vs. Pettis
Nov/11/2017
KO (Elbow) Dan Miragliotta 1 3:44
loss Al Iaquinta UFC Fight Night 108 - Swanson vs. Lobov
Apr/22/2017
KO (Punches) John McCarthy 1 1:38
win Marcin Held UFC Fight Night 98 - Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Nov/05/2016
Decision (Unanimous) Mario Yamasaki 3 5:00
loss Joe Lauzon UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes
Jul/09/2016
TKO (Punches) Mark Smith 1 1:26
win Jim Miller UFC 196 - McGregor vs. Diaz
Mar/05/2016
Decision (Unanimous) Chris Tognoni 3 5:00
loss Ricardo Lamas UFC Fight Night 78 - Magny vs. Gastelum
Nov/21/2015
Decision (Unanimous) Dan Miragliotta 3 5:00
win Ross Pearson UFC Fight Night 42 - Henderson vs. Khabilov
Jun/07/2014
Decision (Split) Kevin Mulhall 3 5:00
loss Myles Jury UFC 171 - Hendricks vs. Lawler
Mar/15/2014
Decision (Unanimous) Kerry Hatley 3 5:00
loss Gilbert Melendez UFC 166 - Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
Oct/19/2013
Decision (Unanimous) Kerry Hatley 3 5:00
win Takanori Gomi UFC on Fuel TV 8 - Silva vs. Stann
Mar/03/2013
Decision (Split) Marc Goddard 3 5:00
loss Jake Ellenberger UFC on Fuel TV 1 - Sanchez vs. Ellenberger
Feb/15/2012
Decision (Unanimous) Dan Miragliotta 3 5:00
win Martin Kampmann UFC Live 3 - Sanchez vs. Kampmann
Mar/03/2011
Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean 3 5:00
win Paulo Thiago UFC 121 - Lesnar vs. Velasquez
Oct/23/2010
Decision (Unanimous) Jason Herzog 3 5:00
loss John Hathaway UFC 114 - Rampage vs. Evans
May/29/2010
Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean 3 5:00
loss B.J. Penn UFC 107 - Penn vs. Sanchez
Dec/12/2009
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Herb Dean 5 2:37
win Clay Guida UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
Jun/20/2009
Decision (Split) Josh Rosenthal 3 5:00
win Joe Stevenson UFC 95 - Sanchez vs. Stevenson
Feb/21/2009
Decision (Unanimous) Dan Miragliotta 3 5:00
win Luigi Fioravanti UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale
Jun/21/2008
TKO (Knee and Punches) Josh Rosenthal 3 4:07
win David Bielkheden UFC 82 - Pride of a Champion
Mar/01/2008
TKO (Submission to Punches) Jerry Krzys 1 4:43
loss Jon Fitch UFC 76 - Knockout
Sep/22/2007
Decision (Split) Herb Dean 3 5:00
loss Josh Koscheck UFC 69 - Shootout
Apr/07/2007
Decision (Unanimous) John McCarthy 3 5:00
win Joe Riggs UFC Fight Night 7 - Sanchez vs. Riggs
Dec/13/2006
KO (Knee) John McCarthy 1 1:45
win Karo Parisyan UFC Fight Night 6 - Sanchez vs. Parisyan
Aug/17/2006
Decision (Unanimous) John McCarthy 3 5:00
win John Alessio UFC 60 - Hughes vs. Gracie
May/27/2006
Decision (Unanimous) Steve Mazzagatti 3 5:00
win Nick Diaz UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
Nov/05/2005
Decision (Unanimous) John McCarthy 3 5:00
win Brian Gassaway UFC 54 - Boiling Point
Aug/20/2005
TKO (Submission to Punches) Steve Mazzagatti 2 1:56
win Kenny Florian UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Apr/09/2005
TKO (Punches) Steve Mazzagatti 1 2:49
win Jorge Santiago KOTC 37 - Unfinished Business
Jun/12/2004
Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
win Ray Elbe KOTC 36 - Albuquerque
May/15/2004
TKO (Submission to Punches) 1 1:07
win Travis Beachler POA - Pride of Albuquerque
Apr/10/2004
TKO (Punches) 1 0:35
win Cruz Chacon KOTC 35 - Acoma
Feb/28/2004
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 0:41
win John Cronk KOTC 26 - Gladiator Challenge
Aug/03/2003
Submission (Kimura) 2 1:30
win Rene Kronvold KOTC 24 - Mayhem
Jun/14/2003
Submission (Armbar) 1 3:39
win Michael Guymon KOTC 23 - Sin City
May/16/2003
Submission (Armbar) 1 4:57
win Jake Short KOTC 21 - Invasion
Feb/21/2003
TKO (Punches) Herb Dean 1 2:34
win Shannon Ritch KOTC 20 - Crossroads
Dec/15/2002
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 0:59
win Jesus Sanchez AC 1 - Aztec Challenge 1
Sep/06/2002
KO (Punches) 2 2:33
win Michael Johnson ROF 5 - Predators
Jun/21/2002
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Shane Pitts 1 3:45
win Josh Koscheck UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Semifinals, Day 2
Oct/30/2004
Decision (Split) Herb Dean 3 5:00
win Josh Rafferty UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, Day 5
Oct/20/2004
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Steve Mazzagatti 1 1:49
win Alex Karalexis UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, Day 2
Oct/05/2004
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) John McCarthy 1 1:46

Deprecated: File Theme without footer.php is deprecated since version 3.0.0 with no alternative available. Please include a footer.php template in your theme. in /var/www/html/bjpenn/wp-includes/functions.php on line 5583