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Diego Sanchez vs Nick Diaz

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0; Nick Diaz is 26-10-0 (2 NC). Diego Sanchez is 1 year older than Nick Diaz. Nick Diaz has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Diego Sanchez. Nick Diaz is 3" · 8 cm taller than Diego Sanchez. They have met once: Diego Sanchez 1, Nick Diaz 0.

Diego Sanchez
United States
Diego Sanchez
“Nightmare” · 31-13-0
UDUDDQ
Met once
Nick Diaz
United States
Nick Diaz
26-10-0 (2 NC)
TKO·UD
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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
Nick Diaz

No background on record

Camp · Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

69%
Head
71%
24%
Body
25%
7%
Leg
4%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Diego Sanchezlast 32 fights
58%11%32%
Nick Diazlast 14 fights
74%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Diego Sanchez· from fights outside the UFC Nick Diaz· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.664.26
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Good · better than 74% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.123.89
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.361.03
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Average · better than 55% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%34%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
47%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.701.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Diego Sanchez · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersNick Diaz · Good · better than 80% 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
4.26
3.12
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.89
1.36 / 6.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.03 / 3.0
22%
Takedown accuracy
34%
47%
Takedown defence
63%
3:06
Control time / fight
2:06
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

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
Nick Diaz15 UFC fights · 872 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
55%483/1444
15%134/210
5%41/80
Clinch
8%68/137
8%74/93
1%13/14
Ground
6%54/110
0%4/4
0%1/1

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 SanchezNick Diaz

Frequently asked questions

Have Diego Sanchez and Nick Diaz ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale (Sat, Nov 5, 2005), where Diego Sanchez won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Diego Sanchez and Nick Diaz?

Diego Sanchez is 31-13-0 and Nick Diaz is 26-10-0 (2 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Diego Sanchez or Nick Diaz?

Nick Diaz has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Diego Sanchez, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Diego Sanchez or Nick Diaz?

Nick Diaz is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Diego Sanchez stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Diego Sanchez or Nick Diaz?

Diego Sanchez is 44 and Nick Diaz is 43.

Who has more finishes, Diego Sanchez or Nick Diaz?

Diego Sanchez has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Nick Diaz has 21 wins (13 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).

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