Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez is a 41 year old Male fighter from United States with a 30-14-0 pro MMA record. Sanchez is scheduled to fight Austin Trout at BKFC on Friday February 17, 2023 in a bout.
Diego Sanchez has 30 wins with a 54% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 9 by submission, 14 by decision.
Diego Sanchez is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30-13-0 | Kevin Lee |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Eagle FC 46 | 2022-03-11 | Catchweight | EFC |
| Loss | 30-12-0 | Jake Matthews |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 253 | 2020-09-26 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 29-12-0 | Michel Pereira |
Disqualificaton
R3 3:09
|
UFC on ESPN+ 25 | 2020-02-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 29-11-0 | Michael Chiesa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 239 | 2019-07-06 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 28-11-0 | Mickey Gall |
KO/TKO
R2 4:13
|
UFC 235 | 2019-03-02 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-11-0 | Craig White |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 228 | 2018-09-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 27-10-0 | Matt Brown |
KO/TKO
R1 3:44
|
UFC Fight Night 120 | 2017-11-11 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 27-9-0 | Al Iaquinta |
KO/TKO
R1 1:38
|
UFC Fight Night 108 | 2017-04-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-9-0 | Marcin Held |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 98 | 2016-11-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 26-8-0 | Joe Lauzon |
KO/TKO
R1 1:26
|
UFC 200 | 2016-07-09 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-8-0 | Jim Miller |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 196 | 2016-03-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-7-0 | Ricardo Lamas |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 78 | 2015-11-21 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-7-0 | Ross Pearson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 42 | 2014-06-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 24-6-0 | Myles Jury |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 171 | 2014-03-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 24-5-0 | Gilbert Melendez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 166 | 2013-10-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-5-0 | Takanori Gomi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 8 | 2013-03-02 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 23-4-0 | Jake Ellenberger |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 1 | 2012-02-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-4-0 | Martin Kampmann |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on Versus 3 | 2011-03-03 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-4-0 | Paulo Thiago |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 121 | 2010-10-23 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-3-0 | John Hathaway |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 114 | 2010-05-29 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-2-0 | BJ Penn |
KO/TKO
R5 2:37
|
UFC 107 | 2009-12-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-2-0 | Clay Guida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale | 2009-06-20 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-2-0 | Joe Stevenson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 95 | 2009-02-21 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-2-0 | Luigi Fioravanti |
KO/TKO
R3 4:07
|
The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale | 2008-06-21 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-2-0 | David Bielkheden |
KO/TKO
R1 4:43
|
UFC 82 | 2008-03-01 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-1-0 | Jon Fitch |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 76 | 2007-09-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-0-0 | Josh Koscheck |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 69 | 2007-04-07 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-0-0 | Joe Riggs |
KO/TKO
R1 1:45
|
UFC Fight Night 7 | 2006-12-13 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-0-0 | Karo Parisyan |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 6 | 2006-08-17 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-0-0 | John Alessio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 60 | 2006-05-27 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-0-0 | Nick Diaz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | 2005-11-05 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-0-0 | Brian Gassaway |
SUB
R2 1:56
|
UFC 54 | 2005-08-20 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Kenny Florian |
KO/TKO
R1 2:49
|
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale | 2005-04-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Josh Koscheck |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 | 2004-10-30 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Josh Rafferty |
SUB
R1 1:49
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 | 2004-10-20 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Alex Karalexis |
SUB
R1 1:46
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 | 2004-10-05 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Jorge Santiago |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
KOTC | 2004-06-12 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Ray Elbe |
KO/TKO
R1 1:07
|
KOTC | 2004-05-15 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Travis Beachler |
KO/TKO
R1 0:35
|
Regional circuit | 2004-04-10 | ||
| Win | 7-0-0 | Cruz Chacon |
SUB
R1 0:41
|
Regional circuit | 2004-02-28 | ||
| Win | 6-0-0 | John Cronk |
SUB
R2 1:30
|
KOTC | 2003-08-03 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Rene Kronvold |
SUB
R1 3:39
|
KOTC | 2003-06-14 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Mike Guymon |
SUB
R1 4:57
|
KOTC | 2003-05-16 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Jake Short |
KO/TKO
R1 2:34
|
KOTC | 2003-02-21 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Shannon Ritch |
SUB
R1 0:59
|
KOTC | 2002-12-15 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Jesus Sanchez |
KO/TKO
R2 2:33
|
Regional circuit | 2002-09-06 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Michael Johnson |
SUB
R1 3:45
|
Regional circuit | 2002-06-21 | ROF |
Sanchez made his professional debut against Michael Johnson on June 21, 2002, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Michael Johnson who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Diego Sanchez beat Michael Johnson by Submission at 3:45 of Round 1.
Sanchez made his debut in the UFC against Kenny Florian on April 9, 2005, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale having compiled a 11-0-0 professional MMA record.
Diego Sanchez beat Kenny Florian by KO/TKO at 2:49 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Sanchez has gone on to fight a total of 32 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 19-13-0.
Sanchez won the Tournament Championship defeating Kenny Florian on April 9, 2005 at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale.
This was Sanchez's 1st UFC championship fight.
Diego Sanchez beat Kenny Florian by KO/TKO at 2:49 of Round 1.
Sanchez lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to BJ Penn on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez lost to BJ Penn by KO/TKO at 2:37 of Round 5.
After his UFC stint, Sanchez took his next fight at EFC on March 11, 2022, fighting against Kevin Lee on the main event of Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez lost to Kevin Lee by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Sanchez's last win came against Michel Pereira at UFC on ESPN+ 25 on Saturday February 15, 2020. Diego Sanchez beat Michel Pereira by Disqualificaton at 3:09 of Round 3.
Sanchez is scheduled to fight Austin Trout at BKFC on Friday February 17, 2023.
Sanchez's last loss came against Kevin Lee at Eagle FC 46 on Friday March 11, 2022. Diego Sanchez lost to Kevin Lee by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Sanchez has fought 32 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 19-13-0.
Sanchez has knocked out 9 opponents.
Sanchez has submitted 9 opponents.
Sanchez has been knocked out 4 times.
Sanchez has never been submitted.
