Acting
Diego Sanchez
1981 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
30 films
Bio
Diego J. Sanchez (born December 31, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson. Sanchez was the winner of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series and currently fights as a welterweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). From 2007-2009, he lived in San Diego where he trained at The Arena MMA gym and the University of Jiu Jitsu with Saulo Ribeiro. In 2010, Sanchez moved back to New Mexico prior to his fight with John Hathaway. He now trains at Greg Jacksons MMA again.
Filmography
UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Self
UFC Fight Night 78: Magny vs. Gastelum
Self
C.O.G.
Field Worker (uncredited)
Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez
Self
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson
Self
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz
Self
KOTC 37: Unfinished Business
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UFC 76: Knockout
Self
UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs. Pettis
Self
The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale
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UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
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UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
Self