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Diego Sanchez vs Jake Ellenberger

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0; Jake Ellenberger is 31-15-0. Diego Sanchez is 3 years older than Jake Ellenberger. Diego Sanchez has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Jake Ellenberger. Diego Sanchez is 1" · 3 cm taller than Jake Ellenberger. They have met once: Diego Sanchez 0, Jake Ellenberger 1.

Diego Sanchez
United States
Diego Sanchez
“Nightmare” · 31-13-0
UDUDDQ
Met once
Jake Ellenberger
United States
Jake Ellenberger
“The Juggernaut” · 31-15-0
TKOTKOTKO
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Style & credentials

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
Jake Ellenberger
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
  • —Purple belt · BJJRodrigo Vaghi
  • —University of Nebraska at OmahaWrestling Folkstyle
  • —Millard South High SchoolSwimming And Diving
Camp · Reign MMA

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

69%
Head
74%
24%
Body
17%
7%
Leg
9%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Diego Sanchezlast 32 fights
58%11%32%
Jake Ellenbergerlast 21 fights
62%20%18%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Diego Sanchez· from fights outside the UFC Jake Ellenberger· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.662.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.122.83
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Good · better than 70% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.362.04
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
47%86%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.700.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJake Ellenberger · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.66
Strikes landed / min
2.47
3.12
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.83
1.36 / 6.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.04 / 4.3
22%
Takedown accuracy
48%
47%
Takedown defence
86%
3:06
Control time / fight
1:39
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

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

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
Jake Ellenberger20 UFC fights · 412 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
48%199/693
6%26/50
8%33/41
Clinch
8%31/69
10%43/48
1%5/5
Ground
18%73/138
0%2/2
0%0/0

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

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Diego SanchezJake Ellenberger

Frequently asked questions

Have Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger (Wed, Feb 15, 2012), where Jake Ellenberger won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger?

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0 and Jake Ellenberger is 31-15-0.

Who has the longer reach, Diego Sanchez or Jake Ellenberger?

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

Who is taller, Diego Sanchez or Jake Ellenberger?

Diego Sanchez is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Jake Ellenberger stands 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Diego Sanchez or Jake Ellenberger?

Diego Sanchez is 44 and Jake Ellenberger is 41.

Who has more finishes, Diego Sanchez or Jake Ellenberger?

Diego Sanchez has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Jake Ellenberger has 25 wins (19 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).