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David Bielkheden vs Diego Sanchez

David Bielkheden is 24-12-0; Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0. David Bielkheden is 3 years older than Diego Sanchez. Diego Sanchez has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over David Bielkheden. They have met once: David Bielkheden 0, Diego Sanchez 1.

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Sweden
David Bielkheden
“The Brazilian Swede” · 24-12-0
UDUDTKO
Met once
Diego Sanchez
United States
Diego Sanchez
“Nightmare” · 31-13-0
UDUDDQ
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Style & credentials

David Bielkheden

No background on record

Camp · Allstars Training Center · Sweden
Diego Sanchez
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
  • 2013Black belt · BJJRoberto 'Tussa' Alencar (Gracie Barra New Mexico)
  • 2004KOTC Welterweight ChampionshipKing of the Cage
  • 2005Champion · The Ultimate Fightermiddleweight
  • 2000Champion · State HS152 lbs
Camp · Jackson-Wink MMA · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

78%
Head
69%
15%
Body
24%
7%
Leg
7%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

David Bielkhedenlast 3 fights
49%49%
Diego Sanchezlast 32 fights
58%11%32%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

David Bielkheden· from fights outside the UFC Diego Sanchez· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.662.66
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Poor · better than 5% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.273.12
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Elite · better than 85% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.261.36
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
64%22%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
25%47%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Bielkheden · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersDiego Sanchez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.66
Strikes landed / min
2.66
2.27
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.12
4.26 / 6.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.36 / 6.2
64%
Takedown accuracy
22%
25%
Takedown defence
47%
3:26
Control time / fight
3:06
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

David Bielkheden3 UFC fights · 41 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
0%0/5
2%1/1
0%0/0
Clinch
29%12/15
12%5/5
7%3/3
Ground
49%20/30
0%0/0
0%0/0
Diego Sanchez32 UFC fights · 1058 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%420/1778
13%133/251
6%59/81
Clinch
5%53/122
4%44/51
1%15/15
Ground
24%257/455
7%73/76
0%4/4

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have David Bielkheden and Diego Sanchez ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION (Sat, Mar 1, 2008), where Diego Sanchez won by TKO.

What are the records of David Bielkheden and Diego Sanchez?

David Bielkheden is 24-12-0 and Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0.

Who has the longer reach, David Bielkheden or Diego Sanchez?

Diego Sanchez has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 71" · 180 cm for David Bielkheden, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, David Bielkheden or Diego Sanchez?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, David Bielkheden or Diego Sanchez?

David Bielkheden is 47 and Diego Sanchez is 44.

Who has more finishes, David Bielkheden or Diego Sanchez?

David Bielkheden has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Diego Sanchez has 16 wins (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).