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Diego Sanchez Ross Pearson
gaidojutsu black beltbrazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Diego Sanchez
31-14

RD3 5:00

Decision

Split

taekwondo black belt
Ross Pearson
20-17

Fight: Sanchez vs. Pearson

USAUFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
8JUNSUN'142:00 AM
Lightweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Nightmare

The Real Deal

Forms

WLWLL
NWWLW

Nationality

USAUSA

United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Age

(1981-12-31) 44

42(1984-09-26)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(183 cm) 6′0″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Gym

Jackson Wink MMA

Alliance MMA

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

(1 DQ) 31

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

20

19% - 7 KO/TKO
14% - 5 submission
22% - 8 decision

Losses

14

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

17

16% - 6 KO/TKO
5% - 2 submission
24% - 9 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. Pearson

  • Which event are Ross Pearson and Diego Sanchez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov.

  • How many rounds is the Ross Pearson vs. Diego Sanchez?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Ross Pearson vs. Diego Sanchez?

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

  • When is the Ross Pearson vs. Diego Sanchez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on June 8, 2014