| Name | Diego Sanchez |
| Nickname | “The Nightmare” |
| Birthdate | December 31, 1981 |
| Age | 43 |
| Place of Birth | Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA |
| Weightclass | 170 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in / 1.78 m |
| Weight | 170 lbs / 32 kg |
| Reach | –” / -- |
| Leg Reach | N/A” |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style |
Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He was born in Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA on Thursday, December 31, 1981, and is currently 43 years old. Diego trains and represents Jackson-Wink MMA. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on September 4, 2005 — 7,152 days ago.
Diego Sanchez’s record and next fight
Diego Sanchez has fought in over 43 professional MMA bouts. As of Apr. 2025, Diego Sanchez’s record is 30-13-0. Ten of those wins came by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, and the rest (13) by decision.
Diego Sanchez’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, September 26, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Jake Matthews at UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa. Diego Sanchez loss by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
Diego Sanchez’s height, reach, and weight
Diego Sanchez is 5' 10" tall with –“ reach, and N/A” leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Diego weighs in at 170 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 156 – 170 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Diego Sanchez from?
Diego Sanchez is from Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA.
When is Diego Sanchez’s birthday?
Diego Sanchez is 43 years old. His next birthday is in
270 days.
What is Diego Sanchez fighting stance?
Diego Sanchez fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Diego Sanchez’s birth sign?
Diego Sanchez was born in the Year of a Rooster in Millennials Generation. Diego’s birth sign is Capricorn, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Diego Sanchez train?
Diego Sanchez currently trains out of Jackson-Wink MMA.
Diego Sanchez’s social media
Check out Diego Sanchez’s Instagram and Twitter.