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Anthony Sanchez vs David Diaz

Anthony Sanchez is 2-3-0; David Diaz is 3-2-1. David Diaz has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Anthony Sanchez. Anthony Sanchez is 2" · 5 cm taller than David Diaz. They have met once: Anthony Sanchez 1, David Diaz 0.

Anthony Sanchez
United States
Anthony Sanchez
“LIL NIDAS” · 2-3-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Split DecisionLoss · TKO
BantamweightMet once
David Diaz
United States
David Diaz
“EL PERRO NECIO” · 3-2-1
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · TKODraw · Draw
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

75%
Head
65%
25%
Body
35%
0%
Leg
0%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Anthony Sanchezlast 5 fights
68%32%
David Diazlast 6 fights
50%50%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Anthony Sanchez· incl. 5 fights outside the UFC David Diaz· incl. 6 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
12.0018.42
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Sanchez · Elite · better than 100% of UFC fightersDavid Diaz · Elite · better than 100% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
14.5712.51
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Sanchez · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersDavid Diaz · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1502 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

12.00
Strikes landed / min
18.42
14.57
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
12.51

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Anthony Sanchez5 UFC fights · 612 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
59%362/797
9%53/61
0%0
Clinch
16%96/127
17%101/123
0%0
Ground
0%0
0%0
0%0
David Diaz6 UFC fights · 1031 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
39%402/1046
11%115/163
0%0
Clinch
26%270/352
24%244/272
0%0
Ground
0%0
0%0
0%0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Anthony Sanchez and David Diaz ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at BKFC 89 Palm Desert: Herring vs Larrimore (Fri, May 22, 2026), where Anthony Sanchez won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Anthony Sanchez and David Diaz?

Anthony Sanchez is 2-3-0 and David Diaz is 3-2-1.

Who has the longer reach, Anthony Sanchez or David Diaz?

David Diaz has the longer reach: 68" · 173 cm against 67" · 170 cm for Anthony Sanchez, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Anthony Sanchez or David Diaz?

Anthony Sanchez is taller at 5'7" · 170 cm; David Diaz stands 5'5" · 165 cm.

Who has more finishes, Anthony Sanchez or David Diaz?

Anthony Sanchez has 0 wins inside the distance (0 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); David Diaz has 1 win (1 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).