Diego Sanchez vs. Ross Pearson

Co-Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Sanchez defeats Pearson
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
â—€︎
â–¶︎
"The Real Deal"

Fighter Comparison

24-7-0

Climbed to 25-7
Pro
Record
15-6-0

Fell to 15-7
+120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-150
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

United Kingdom
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fights out of
Sydney
NSW
32
+5 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 29
+8 mos, 1 week, 5 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
69.0"
(175cm)
Jackson Wink MMA Gym Alliance MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,326

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Pearson
42%
Sanchez
58%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 42

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
  • Date: Saturday 06.07.2014 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kevin Mulhall
  • Venue: Tingley Colisuem
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Sanchez Disclosed Pay: $140,000
  • Pearson Disclosed Pay: $60,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Fight Night Albuquerque: Diego Sanchez Octagon Interview

    Watch Diego Sanchez's Octagon interview following his insanely controversial win over Ross Pearson.

  • Interview  |  Ross Pearson: Diego Sanchez Can't KO or Submit Me

    Watch Ross Pearson discuss his UFC fight with Diego Sanchez.

  • Interview  |  Diego Sanchez Wants to Fight 'Crybaby' Nate Diaz in Mexico

    Watch Diego Sanchez discuss his UFC fight with Ross Pearson.

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