Diego Sanchez

Diego "Lionheart" Sanchez

First Name: Diego Last Name: Sanchez
Nickname: Lionheart
Date of Birth: Dec 31, 1981 Age: 42
Weight: 70.3 Height: 178.0
Reach: 182.9
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fighting Styles: Gaidojutsu Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai
Affiliations: Jackson's Submission Fighting
Fight Stats
Record 32 - 14 Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 46 fights Professional Fights 46 fights
Amateur Fights 0 fights Years Fighting 22 years
Days Last Fought 996 days Rounds Fought 104 rounds
Finish Wins 18 finishes Finish Losses 4 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 56 % Finish Loss Percentage 28 %
Knockout Wins 2 KOs Knockout Losses 2 KO losses
TKO Wins 7 TKOs TKO Losses 2 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 28 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 28 %
Submission Wins 9 subs Submission Losses 0 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 28 % Submission Loss Percentage 0 %
Decision Wins 13 decision wins Decision Losses 10 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 40 % Decision Loss Percentage 71 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 9 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 9 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 4 SD wins Split Decision Losses 1 SD losses

Professional Fights

Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(32 - 13)

Eagle FC 46

March 11, 2022 Friday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

FLXcast Arena, Miami, Florida, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Kevin Lee
Win

Kevin Lee

(18 - 7)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(32 - 12)

UFC 253

September 26, 2020 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Flash Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jake Matthews
Win

Jake Matthews

(16 - 4)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(31 - 12)

UFC Fight Night 167

February 15, 2020 Saturday
5 PM ET / 2 PM PT

Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

Disqualification (Illegal Knee) Round: 3 Time: 3:09

Michel Pereira
Loss

Michel Pereira

(23 - 10, 2 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(31 - 11)

UFC 239

July 06, 2019 Saturday
6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(30 - 11)

UFC 235

March 02, 2019 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:13

Mickey Gall
Loss

Mickey Gall

(5 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(29 - 11)

UFC 228

September 08, 2018 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Craig White
Loss

Craig White

(14 - 8)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(29 - 10)

UFC Fight Night 120

November 11, 2017 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Ted Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

KO (Elbow) Round: 1 Time: 3:44

Matt Brown
Win

Matt Brown

(22 - 17)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(29 - 9)

UFC Fight Night 108

April 22, 2017 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:38

Al Iaquinta
Win

Al Iaquinta

(12 - 3 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(29 - 8)

UFC 200

July 09, 2016 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:26

Joe Lauzon
Win

Joe Lauzon

(29 - 15)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(28 - 8)

UFC 196

March 05, 2016 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jim Miller
Loss

Jim Miller

(25 - 7, 1 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(28 - 7)

UFC Fight Night 78

November 21, 2015 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Ricardo Lamas
Win

Ricardo Lamas

(15 - 4)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(27 - 7)

UFC Fight Night 42

June 07, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Ross Pearson
Loss

Ross Pearson

(15 - 6, 1 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(27 - 6)

UFC 171

March 15, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Myles Jury
Win

Myles Jury

(13 - 0)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(27 - 5)

UFC 166

October 19, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Gilbert Melendez
Win

Gilbert Melendez

(21 - 3)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(26 - 5)

UFC on Fuel TV 8

March 03, 2013 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Takanori Gomi
Loss

Takanori Gomi

(34 - 9)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(26 - 4)

UFC on Fuel TV 1

February 15, 2012 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(25 - 4)

UFC Live 3

March 03, 2011 Thursday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Martin Kampmann
Loss

Martin Kampmann

(17 - 4)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(24 - 4)

UFC 121

October 23, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Paulo Thiago
Loss

Paulo Thiago

(13 - 2)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(24 - 3)

UFC 114

May 29, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

John Hathaway
Win

John Hathaway

(13 - 0)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(24 - 2)

UFC 107

December 12, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, United States

TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: 5 Time: 2:37

B.J. Penn
Win

B.J. Penn

(14 - 5 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(23 - 2)

The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale

June 20, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Clay Guida
Loss

Clay Guida

(25 - 9)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(22 - 2)

UFC 95

February 21, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

O2 Arena, London, England

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Joe Stevenson
Loss

Joe Stevenson

(29 - 9)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(21 - 2)

The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale

June 21, 2008 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Knee and Punches) Round: 3 Time: 4:07

Luigi Fioravanti
Loss

Luigi Fioravanti

(13 - 3)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(20 - 2)

UFC 82

March 01, 2008 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, United States

TKO (Submission to Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:43

David Bielkheden
Loss

David Bielkheden

(12 - 5)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(20 - 1)

UFC 76

September 22, 2007 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jon Fitch
Win

Jon Fitch

(17 - 2, 1 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(20 - 0)

UFC 69

April 07, 2007 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Josh Koscheck
Win

Josh Koscheck

(8 - 2)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(19 - 0)

UFC Fight Night 7

December 13, 2006 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, United States

KO (Knee) Round: 1 Time: 1:45

Joe Riggs
Loss

Joe Riggs

(24 - 7, 1 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(18 - 0)

UFC Fight Night 6

August 17, 2006 Thursday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Karo Parisyan
Loss

Karo Parisyan

(15 - 3)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(17 - 0)

UFC 60

May 27, 2006 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

John Alessio
Loss

John Alessio

(17 - 7)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(16 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale

November 05, 2005 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Nick Diaz
Loss

Nick Diaz

(11 - 3)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(15 - 0)

UFC 54

August 20, 2005 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Submission to Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:56

Brian Gassaway
Loss

Brian Gassaway

(23 - 13 - 2, 1 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(14 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale

April 09, 2005 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:49

Kenny Florian
Loss

Kenny Florian

(2 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(13 - 0)

UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Semifinals, Da

October 30, 2004 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Josh Koscheck
Loss

Josh Koscheck

(2 - 0)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(12 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, D

October 20, 2004 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:49

Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(11 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, D

October 05, 2004 Tuesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:46

Alex Karalexis
Loss

Alex Karalexis

(4 - 0)

KOTC 37

June 12, 2004 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

KOTC 36

May 15, 2004 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Sky City Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Submission (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:07

Ray Elbe
Loss

Ray Elbe

(11 - 6)

POA

April 10, 2004 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Albuquerque, New Mexico

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:35

Travis Beachler
Loss

Travis Beachler

(DEBUT)

KOTC 35

February 28, 2004 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 0:41

Cruz Chacon
Loss

Cruz Chacon

(7 - 8)

KOTC 26

August 03, 2003 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, United States

Submission (Kimura) Round: 2 Time: 1:30

John Cronk
Loss

John Cronk

(8 - 6)

KOTC 24

June 14, 2003 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 3:39

Rene Kronvold
Loss

Rene Kronvold

(1 - 0)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(4 - 0)

KOTC 23

May 16, 2003 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Orleans Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 4:57

Michael Guymon
Loss

Michael Guymon

(2 - 0 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(3 - 0)

KOTC 21

February 21, 2003 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Santa Ana Star Hotel & Casino, Albequerque, New Mexico, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:34

Jake Short
Loss

Jake Short

(1 - 1)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(2 - 0)

KOTC 20

December 15, 2002 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 0:59

Shannon Ritch
Loss

Shannon Ritch

(17 - 34, 2 NC)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(1 - 0)

AC 1

September 06, 2002 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Juarez, Mexico

KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 2:33

Jesus Sanchez
Loss

Jesus Sanchez

(DEBUT)
Diego Sanchez
Win

Diego Sanchez

(DEBUT)

ROF 5

June 21, 2002 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Radisson North Graystone Castle, Denver, Colorado, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:45

Michael Johnson
Loss

Michael Johnson

(DEBUT)