Result
Diego SanchezDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateFeb 21, 2009
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Nightmare | 30-14-0Diego Sanchez
L
Daddy | 33-16-0Joe Stevenson
Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Diego Sanchez
Elo1681Good
3Y trend1696 → 1681
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Joe Stevenson
Elo1612Solid
3Y trend1600 → 1612
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Diego Sanchez won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Diego Sanchez led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Diego SanchezJoe Stevenson
Elo edge
Diego Sanchez1681-11 last move
Joe Stevenson1612+6 last move
Why they are ranked here
Diego SanchezNot on the active ladder · 1681 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marcin Held (rated 1718 at the time): +12.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Matt Brown (rated 1621 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -17 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1591, not 1681: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Joe StevensonNot on the active ladder · 1612 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Spencer Fisher (rated 1726 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mac Danzig (rated 1600 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -35 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1522, not 1612: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Diego SanchezvsJoe Stevenson
Sig. strikes
91vs41
Total strikes
91vs43
Takedowns
1vs0
Rev.
0vs1
Sub. attempts
1vs1
Finishing profile
Diego Sanchezdecision leads 43% of wins
Joe Stevensonsubmission leads 39% of wins
Common opponents
Kenny FlorianDiego Sanchez: win · Punches · Apr 9, 2005Joe Stevenson: loss · Rear Naked Choke · Nov 15, 2008
BJ PennDiego Sanchez: loss · Doctor Stoppage · Dec 12, 2009Joe Stevenson: loss · Rear Naked Choke · Jan 19, 2008
Round stats
Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 95 : SANCHEZ VS STEVENSON. Diego Sanchez defeated Joe Stevenson by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson quick answers
Who won Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson?
Diego Sanchez won Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson on?
Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson is listed on UFC 95 : SANCHEZ VS STEVENSON.
What are the records for Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson?
Diego Sanchez enters with a 30-14-0 record and Joe Stevenson enters with a 33-16-0 record.
What division is Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson?
Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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