Diego Sanchez has a 30-14-0 professional record and is 44 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Jackson-Wink MMA (1640 average active-roster Elo across 14 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Diego Sanchez career snapshot Recent form L-L-W-L-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 2-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Austin Trout Finish profile 53% 16 finishes in 30 recorded wins Primary win path decision 13 recorded wins by decision Diego Sanchez quick answers What is Diego Sanchez's record? Diego Sanchez's professional MMA record is 30-14-0.
How old is Diego Sanchez? Diego Sanchez is 44 years old.
What weight class is Diego Sanchez? Diego Sanchez fights at Welterweight in EFC.
What gym does Diego Sanchez represent? Diego Sanchez is associated with Jackson-Wink MMA, whose 14 active Combat Edge fighters average 1640 Elo.
How tall is Diego Sanchez? Diego Sanchez is 5'10" tall.
How much does Diego Sanchez weigh? Diego Sanchez competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Diego Sanchez's Combat Edge Elo? Diego Sanchez's professional MMA Elo is 1681, with a peak Elo of 1778.
How strong is Diego Sanchez's recent opposition? Diego Sanchez's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1668 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Diego Sanchez's last fight? Diego Sanchez's latest tracked pro fight was against Austin Trout at BKFC: Knuckle Mania 3 on 2023.02.17.
What is Diego Sanchez's recent form? Diego Sanchez's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Diego Sanchez usually win? Diego Sanchez's 30 recorded wins include 10 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 13 decisions, with 53% ending before the final bell.
10 Wins by knockout
6 Wins by submission
13 Wins by decision
4 Loss by knockout
0 Loss by submission
10 Loss by decision
Diego Sanchez stats Record : 30 / 14 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 2.69 Fighter 3.66 UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 38% Fighter 46% UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.02 Fighter 3.86 UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 56% Fighter 53% UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 1.51 Fighter 1.41 UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy 24% Fighter 30% UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 46% Fighter 59% UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0.83 Fighter 0.54 UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss30-14-0 Austin Trout Record TBD Doctor Stoppage (cut)Boxing (Bare Knuckle) 1:44 R4 BKFC: Knuckle Mania 3 2023.02.17 Details unavailable Loss30-13-0 Kevin Lee 18-7-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Eagle FC 46 2022.03.11 Details unavailable Cancelled30-14-0 Donald Cerrone Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2021.05.08 Details unavailable Loss30-12-0 Jake Matthews 16-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa 2020.09.26 Details unavailable Win29-12-0 Michel Pereira 23-10-0 Illegal Knee 3:09 R3 UFC on ESPN+ 25 2020.02.15 Details unavailable Loss29-11-0 -12 Elo Michael Chiesa 13-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos 2019.07.06 View details Loss30-14-0 Jake Ellenberger Record TBD DecisionGrappling Not recorded Not recorded Submission Underground 8 2019.05.12 Details unavailable Win28-11-0 +9 Elo Mickey Gall 5-1-0 Ground & Pound 4:13 R2 UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith 2019.03.02 View details Win27-11-0 +8 Elo Craig White 14-8-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till 2018.09.08 View details Loss27-10-0 Matt Brown 20-16-0 Elbow 3:44 R1 UFC Fight Night 120 2017.11.11 Details unavailable Loss27-9-0 Al Iaquinta 12-3-1 Punches 1:38 R1 UFC Fight Night 108 2017.04.22 Details unavailable Win26-9-0 Marcin Held 22-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 98 2016.11.05 Details unavailable Loss26-8-0 -18 Elo Joe Lauzon 25-11-0 Punches 1:26 R1 UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes 2016.07.09 View details Win25-8-0 Jim Miller 25-7-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz 2016.03.05 View details Loss25-7-0 Ricardo Lamas 15-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 78 2015.11.21 View details Cancelled30-14-0 Joe Lauzon Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.11.15 Details unavailable Cancelled30-14-0 Norman Parke Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.11.15 Details unavailable Win24-7-0 Ross Pearson 15-6-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC Fight Night 42 2014.06.07 View details Loss24-6-0 Myles Jury 13-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2014.03.15 View details Loss24-5-0 Gilbert Melendez 21-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 2013.10.19 Details unavailable Win23-5-0 Takanori Gomi 33-8-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FUEL TV 8 2013.03.02 View details Loss23-4-0 Jake Ellenberger 26-5-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on FUEL TV 1 2012.02.15 View details Cancelled30-14-0 Matt Hughes Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.09.24 Details unavailable Win22-4-0 Martin Kampmann 18-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on Versus 3 2011.03.03 Details unavailable Win21-4-0 Paulo Thiago 13-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez 2010.10.23 View details Loss21-3-0 John Hathaway 13-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 114: Jackson vs Evans 2010.05.29 Details unavailable Loss21-2-0 BJ Penn 14-5-1 Doctor Stoppage 2:37 R5 UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez 2009.12.12 View details Win20-2-0 Clay Guida 25-9-0 Decision Split Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale 2009.06.20 Details unavailable Win19-2-0 Joe Stevenson 29-9-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson 2009.02.21 View details Cancelled30-14-0 Thiago Alves Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.10.25 Details unavailable Win18-2-0 Luigi Fioravanti 13-3-0 Knee & Punches 4:07 R3 The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale 2008.06.21 Details unavailable Win17-2-0 David Bielkheden 12-5-0 Punches 4:43 R1 UFC 82: Pride of a Champion 2008.03.01 Details unavailable Loss17-1-0 Jon Fitch 17-2-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC 76: Knockout 2007.09.22 Details unavailable Loss17-0-0 Josh Koscheck 8-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 69: Shootout 2007.04.07 Details unavailable Win16-0-0 Joe Riggs 25-7-0 Knee 1:45 R1 UFC Fight Night 7 2006.12.13 View details Win15-0-0 Karo Parisyan 15-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 6 2006.08.17 View details Win14-0-0 John Alessio 17-7-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie 2006.05.27 View details Win13-0-0 Nick Diaz 11-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale 2005.11.05 Details unavailable Win12-0-0 Brian Gassaway 23-12-2 Punches 1:56 R2 UFC 54: Boiling Point 2005.08.20 Details unavailable Win30-14-0 Daniel Valverde Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 2005 ADCC Championships 2005.05.28 Details unavailable Loss30-14-0 Marcelo Garcia Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 2005 ADCC Championships 2005.05.28 Details unavailable Win11-0-0 Kenny Florian 2-1-0 Punches 2:49 R1 The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale 2005.04.09 Details unavailable Win30-14-0 Josh Koscheck Record TBD DecisionExhibition MMA Split Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 2004.10.30 Details unavailable Win30-14-0 Josh Rafferty Record TBD Rear Naked ChokeExhibition MMA 1:49 R1 The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 2004.10.20 Details unavailable Win30-14-0 Alex Karalexis Record TBD Rear Naked ChokeExhibition MMA 1:46 R1 The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 2004.10.05 Details unavailable Win10-0-0 Jorge Santiago 7-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded KOTC: Unfinished Business 2004.06.12 Details unavailable Win9-0-0 Ray Elbe 11-6-0 Punches 1:07 R1 KOTC: Sky City 2004.05.15 Details unavailable Win8-0-0 Travis Beachler 0-0-0 Punches 0:35 R1 Sanchez vs. Conchas 2004.04.10 Details unavailable Win7-0-0 Cruz Chacon 7-8-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.02.28 Details unavailable Cancelled30-14-0 Jesus Gonzalez Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.12.12 Details unavailable Win6-0-0 John Cronk 8-6-0 Kimura 1:30 R2 KOTC: Gladiator Challenge 2003.08.03 Details unavailable Win5-0-0 Rene Kronvold 1-0-0 Armbar 3:39 R1 KOTC: Mayhem 2003.06.14 Details unavailable Cancelled30-14-0 Buddy Clinton Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.06.14 Details unavailable Win4-0-0 Mike Guymon 2-0-1 Armbar 4:57 R1 KOTC: Sin City 2003.05.16 Details unavailable Win3-0-0 Jake Short 1-1-0 Punches 2:34 R1 KOTC: Invasion 2003.02.21 Details unavailable Cancelled30-14-0 Steve Ruiz Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.02.21 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Shannon Ritch 17-34-0 Rear Naked Choke 0:59 R1 KOTC: Crossroads 2002.12.15 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.09.06 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Michael Johnson 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ring of Fire 2002.06.21 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Diego Sanchez Kevin Lee Jake Matthews Michael Chiesa Matt Brown Al Iaquinta Joe Lauzon Ricardo Lamas Myles Jury Compare Diego Sanchez with peers vs Ty Miller vs Max Coga vs Thomas Blackorby vs Trey Waters Embed Diego Sanchez's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back 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