Diego Sanchez "Nightmare"
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| Born: |
NM, USA |
| Fighting Out Of: |
Albuquerque, NM |
| Age: |
28 |
| Height: |
5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Weight: |
170 lbs. (77 kg) |
| Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): |
23-4-0 |
| Strengths: |
Excellent grappling skills |
| Languages Spoken: |
English and some Spanish |
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Diego Sanchez Photo Gallery:
Diego Sanchez WEC™ Fight History:
| Result |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
| Loss |
John Hathaway |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC 114: RAMPAGE vs. EVANS |
May-29-2010 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
BJ Penn |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® 107 PENN vs SANCHEZ |
Dec-12-2009 |
5 |
2:32 |
| Win |
Clay Guida |
Split Decision |
The Ultimate Fighter® Team US vs Team UK FINALE |
Jun-20-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Joe Stevenson |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 95 SANCHEZ vs STEVENSON |
Feb-21-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Luigi Fioravanti |
Technical Knock Out |
The Ultimate Fighter T Rampage vs T Forrest Finale |
Jun-21-2008 |
3 |
4:07 |
| Win |
David Bielkheden |
Submission (Other) |
UFC® 82 PRIDE OF A CHAMPION |
Mar-1-2008 |
1 |
4:23 |
| Loss |
Jon Fitch |
Split Decision |
UFC® 76 KNOCKOUT |
Sep-22-2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
Josh Koscheck |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 69: SHOOTOUT |
Apr-7-2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Joe Riggs |
Knock Out |
UFC® Fight Night™ Sanchez vs. Riggs |
Dec-13-2006 |
1 |
1:45 |
| Win |
Karo Parisyan |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® Fight Night™ 6 |
Aug-17-2006 |
3 |
0:00 |
| Win |
John Alessio |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 60: Hughes vs. Gracie |
May-27-2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Nick Diaz |
Unanimous Decision |
The Ultimate Fighter® 2 Finale |
Nov-5-2005 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Brian Gassaway |
Submission (Other) |
UFC® 54: Boiling Point |
Aug-20-2005 |
2 |
1:56 |
| Win |
Kenny Florian |
Technical Knock Out |
Ultimate Fighter® I Finale |
Apr-9-2005 |
1 |
2:00 |
Fighter Biography
TUF Bio
Training: I’m working hard every day in all aspects of mixed martial arts, but I’m focusing on my wrestling and getting back to my roots in Albuquerque.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started karate lessons at nine years old. Years of martial arts training aided my athletic pursuits at Del Norte High School as a wrestler and on the high school gridiron as a linebacker. In my senior year in 2000, I won the state championship in the 152 lb weight class and etched my name amongst the best ever grapplers in school history.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am a black belt in Gaidojutsu and the former KOTC Welterweight Champion. I have also won multiple grappling championships. Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Do you have any heroes? Rickson Gracie.
What is your favorite technique? Rear naked choke.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's just another step up in my career.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at UPS.
Jul-30-2010 - WEC: Varner vs. Henderson (re-air)
