Result
Diego SanchezDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateOct 23, 2010
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueHonda Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Nightmare | 30-14-0Diego Sanchez
L
Caveira | 19-11-0Paulo Thiago
Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago
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
Paulo Thiago
Elo1595Solid
3Y trend1619 → 1595
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 Paulo Thiago 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 SanchezPaulo Thiago
Elo edge
Diego Sanchez1681-11 last move
Paulo Thiago1595-19 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.
Paulo ThiagoNot on the active ladder · 1595 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Cheick Kone (rated 1537 at the time): +12.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Sam Liera (rated 1503 at the time): -19.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1505, not 1595: 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 SanchezvsPaulo Thiago
Total strikes
73vs49
Sig. strikes
48vs36
Sub. attempts
0vs4
Takedowns
2vs1
Finishing profile
Diego Sanchezdecision leads 43% of wins
Paulo Thiagosubmission leads 53% of wins
Common opponents
Martin KampmannDiego Sanchez: win · Decision · Mar 3, 2011Paulo Thiago: loss · Decision · Jun 12, 2010
Round stats
Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC 121 : LESNAR VS VELASQUEZ. Diego Sanchez defeated Paulo Thiago 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 Paulo Thiago quick answers
Who won Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago?
Diego Sanchez won Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago on?
Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago is listed on UFC 121 : LESNAR VS VELASQUEZ.
What are the records for Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago?
Diego Sanchez enters with a 30-14-0 record and Paulo Thiago enters with a 19-11-0 record.
What division is Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago?
Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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