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Diego Sanchez Paulo Thiago
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Diego Sanchez
31-14

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

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Paulo Thiago
19-11

Fight: Sanchez vs. Thiago

USAUFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
24OCTSUN'103:00 AM
Welterweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Nightmare

Caveira

Forms

WWWLL
LWWLW

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1981-12-31) 44

45(1981-01-25)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′11″ (181 cm)

Reach

(183 cm) 6′0″

6′2″ (189 cm)

Gym

Jackson Wink MMA

XGym

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

(1 DQ) 31

10 KO/TKO - 22%
7 submission - 16%
13 decision - 29%

19

7% - 2 KO/TKO
33% - 10 submission
23% - 7 decision

Losses

14

4 KO/TKO - 9%
0 submission - 0%
10 decision - 22%

11

10% - 3 KO/TKO
3% - 1 submission
23% - 7 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights
USA
Kevin Lee
(18-7)
i
Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez
11 Mar2022Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Australia
Jake Matthews
(16-4)
i
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
27 Sep2020Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Michel Pereira
(23-10)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 25: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2
15 Feb2020Disqualification(Illegal Knee) RD33:09
USA
Michael Chiesa
(14-4)
i
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
07 Jul2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Mickey Gall
(5-1)
i
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith
03 Mar2019KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD24:13
United Kingdom
Craig White
(14-8)
i
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till
09 Sep2018Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Matt Brown
(20-16)
i
UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs. Pettis
12 Nov2017KO/TKO(Elbow) RD13:44
USA
Al Iaquinta
(12-3-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson vs. Lobov
23 Apr2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:38
Poland
Marcin Held
(22-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 98: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
06 Nov2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Joe Lauzon
(25-11)
i
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
10 Jul2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:26
USA
Jim Miller
(25-7)
i
UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz
06 Mar2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Ricardo Lamas
(15-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 78: Magny vs. Gastelum
22 Nov2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Ross Pearson
(15-6)
i
UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
08 Jun2014Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Myles Jury
(13-0)
i
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler
16 Mar2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Gilbert Melendez
(22-3)
i
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
20 Oct2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takanori Gomi
(34-8)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann
03 Mar2013Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Jake Ellenberger
(26-5)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 1: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
16 Feb2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Denmark
Martin Kampmann
(18-4)
i
UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs Kampmann
04 Mar2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Paulo Thiago
(13-2)
i
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
24 Oct2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
John Hathaway
(13-0)
i
UFC 114: Jackson vs Evans
30 May2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
BJ Penn
(14-5-1)
i
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez
12 Dec2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD52:37
USA
Clay Guida
(25-9)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
20 Jun2009Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Joe Stevenson
(29-9)
i
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson
21 Feb2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Luigi Fioravanti
(13-3)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale
21 Jun2008KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD34:07
Sweden
David Bielkheden
(12-5)
i
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
01 Mar2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:43
USA
Jon Fitch
(17-2)
i
UFC 76: Knockout
22 Sep2007Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Josh Koscheck
(8-1)
i
UFC 69: Shootout
07 Apr2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Joe Riggs
(25-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 7: Sanchez vs Riggs
13 Dec2006KO/TKO(Knee) RD11:45
Armenia
Karo Parisyan
(15-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 6: Sanchez vs Parisyan
17 Aug2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
John Alessio
(17-7)
i
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie
27 May2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Nick Diaz
(12-3)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
05 Nov2005Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Brian Gassaway
(23-12-2)
i
UFC 54: Boiling Point
20 Aug2005Sub(Punches) RD21:56
USA
Kenny Florian
(2-1)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
09 Apr2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:49
Brazil
Jorge Santiago
(7-2)
i
KOTC: Unfinished Business
12 Jun2004Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Ray Elbe
(11-6)
i
KOTC: Sky City
15 May2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:07
USA
Travis Beachler
(0-0)
i
POA - Pride of Albuquerque
10 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:35
USA
Travis Beachler
(0-1)
i
Sanchez vs. Conchas: Pride Of Albuquerque
10 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:35
USA
Cruz Chacon
(7-8)
i
KOTC 35 - Acoma
28 Feb2004Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:41
USA
John Cronk
(8-6)
i
KOTC: Gladiator Challenge
03 Aug2003Sub(Kimura) RD21:30
USA
Rene Kronvold
(1-0)
i
KOTC: Mayhem
14 Jun2003Sub(Armbar) RD13:39
USA
Mike Guymon
(2-0-1)
i
KOTC: Sin City
16 May2003Sub(Armbar) RD14:57
USA
Jake Short
(1-1)
i
KOTC: Invasion
21 Feb2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:34
USA
Shannon Ritch
(17-34)
i
KOTC: Crossroads
15 Dec2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:59
Jesus Sanchez
(0-0)
i
AC 1 - Aztec Challenge 1
06 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:33
USA
Michael Johnson
(0-0)
i
ROF 5 - Predators
21 Jun2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:45

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanchez vs. Thiago

  • Which event are Paulo Thiago and Diego Sanchez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez.

  • How many rounds is the Paulo Thiago vs. Diego Sanchez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Paulo Thiago vs. Diego Sanchez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Paulo Thiago vs. Diego Sanchez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 24, 2010