Best fights of Diego Sanchez
Over 20 years as a professional, Diego Sanchez has compiled a 30-14 (16) record, including three title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Diego Sanchez defeats Marcin Held
On November 5, 2016 Diego Sanchez faced Marcin Held in a lightweight bout. Sanchez was 34 years old with a record of 26-9, and Held was 24 with a record of 22-4. Sanchez was coming off a loss, while Held was coming off a win. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.
2. Diego Sanchez defeats Karo Parisyan
On August 17, 2006 Diego Sanchez faced Karo Parisyan in a welterweight bout. Sanchez was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Parisyan was 23 with a record of 15-3. Sanchez was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Parisyan was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.
3. Diego Sanchez defeats Jim Miller
On March 5, 2016 Diego Sanchez faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Sanchez was 34 years old with a record of 25-8, and Miller was 32 with a record of 25-7. Both Sanchez and Miller were coming off a loss. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.
4. Diego Sanchez defeats Takanori Gomi
On March 3, 2013 Diego Sanchez faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Sanchez was 31 years old with a record of 23-5, and Gomi was 34 with a record of 34-8. Sanchez was coming off a loss, while Gomi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via split decision.
5. Diego Sanchez defeats Clay Guida
On June 20, 2009 Diego Sanchez faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Sanchez was 27 years old with a record of 20-2, and Guida was 27 with a record of 25-9. Both Sanchez and Guida were on a 3-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via split decision.
6. Diego Sanchez loses to B.J. Penn via KO
On December 12, 2009 Diego Sanchez fought B.J. Penn for the UFC lightweight title. Sanchez was 27 years old with a record of 21-2, and Penn was 30 with a record of 14-5-1. Sanchez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Penn was coming off a win. Penn stopped Sanchez via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Diego Sanchez defeats Jorge Santiago
On June 12, 2004 Diego Sanchez fought Jorge Santiago for the vacant KOTC welterweight title. Sanchez was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Santiago was 23 with a record of 7-2. Sanchez was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Santiago was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Diego Sanchez defeats John Alessio
On May 27, 2006 Diego Sanchez faced John Alessio in a welterweight bout. Sanchez was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Alessio was 26 with a record of 17-7. Sanchez was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Alessio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.
9. Diego Sanchez defeats Nick Diaz
On November 5, 2005 Diego Sanchez faced Nick Diaz in a welterweight bout. Sanchez was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Diaz was 22 with a record of 11-3. Sanchez was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.
10. Diego Sanchez defeats Joe Stevenson
On February 21, 2009 Diego Sanchez faced Joe Stevenson in a lightweight bout. Sanchez was 27 years old with a record of 19-2, and Stevenson was 26 with a record of 29-9. Sanchez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Stevenson was coming off a loss. Sanchez won via unanimous decision.