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Diego Sanchez vs John Alessio

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0; John Alessio is 35-17-0 (2 NC). John Alessio is 3 years older than Diego Sanchez. They have met once: Diego Sanchez 1, John Alessio 0.

Diego Sanchez
United States
Diego Sanchez
“Nightmare” · 31-13-0
UDUDDQ
Met once
J
Canada
John Alessio
“The Natural” · 35-17-0 (2 NC)
NCUDUD
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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
John Alessio

No background on record

Camp · Xtreme Couture · Canada

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

69%
Head
81%
24%
Body
11%
7%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Diego Sanchezlast 32 fights
58%11%32%
John Alessiolast 5 fights
83%15%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Diego Sanchez· from fights outside the UFC John Alessio· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.661.48
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.122.79
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.360.45
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%18%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
47%69%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.700.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersJohn Alessio · 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

2.66
Strikes landed / min
1.48
3.12
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.79
1.36 / 6.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.45 / 2.5
22%
Takedown accuracy
18%
47%
Takedown defence
69%
3:06
Control time / fight
1:18
0.70
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

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
John Alessio5 UFC fights · 99 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
71%70/280
4%4/11
8%8/8
Clinch
8%8/19
7%7/9
0%0/0
Ground
2%2/4
0%0/0
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 SanchezJohn Alessio

Frequently asked questions

Have Diego Sanchez and John Alessio ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie (Fri, May 26, 2006), where Diego Sanchez won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Diego Sanchez and John Alessio?

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0 and John Alessio is 35-17-0 (2 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Diego Sanchez or John Alessio?

Neither. Both have a 72" · 183 cm reach.

Who is taller, Diego Sanchez or John Alessio?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Diego Sanchez or John Alessio?

John Alessio is 47 and Diego Sanchez is 44.

Who has more finishes, Diego Sanchez or John Alessio?

Diego Sanchez has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); John Alessio has 24 wins (10 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).