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Diego Sanchez vs Joe Stevenson

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0; Joe Stevenson is 33-16-0. Diego Sanchez has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Joe Stevenson. Diego Sanchez is 3" · 8 cm taller than Joe Stevenson. They have met once: Diego Sanchez 1, Joe Stevenson 0.

Diego Sanchez
United States
Diego Sanchez
“Nightmare” · 31-13-0
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Met once
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United States
Joe Stevenson
“Daddy” · 33-16-0
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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
Joe Stevenson

No background on record

Camp · Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

69%
Head
73%
24%
Body
14%
7%
Leg
12%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Diego Sanchezlast 32 fights
58%11%32%
Joe Stevensonlast 16 fights
46%11%42%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Diego Sanchez· from fights outside the UFC Joe Stevenson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.661.87
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Poor · better than 8% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.122.63
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Good · better than 76% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.362.83
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Elite · better than 85% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%46%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
47%41%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.702.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJoe Stevenson · Elite · better than 96% 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
1.87
3.12
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.63
1.36 / 6.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.83 / 6.2
22%
Takedown accuracy
46%
47%
Takedown defence
41%
3:06
Control time / fight
3:16
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.20

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
Joe Stevenson16 UFC fights · 307 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
33%102/419
7%21/37
6%19/26
Clinch
6%18/31
4%12/18
2%5/5
Ground
34%105/169
4%11/12
5%14/14

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 SanchezJoe Stevenson

Frequently asked questions

Have Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson (Sat, Feb 21, 2009), where Diego Sanchez won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson?

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0 and Joe Stevenson is 33-16-0.

Who has the longer reach, Diego Sanchez or Joe Stevenson?

Diego Sanchez has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 70" · 178 cm for Joe Stevenson, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Diego Sanchez or Joe Stevenson?

Diego Sanchez is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Joe Stevenson stands 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, Diego Sanchez or Joe Stevenson?

They are the same age: 44.

Who has more finishes, Diego Sanchez or Joe Stevenson?

Diego Sanchez has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Joe Stevenson has 22 wins (9 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission).