Diego Sanchez targeting Anthony Pettis for future fight
Three years ago, original Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez made a run at the lightweight title with wins over Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida before hitting a brick wall known as the best B.J. Penn the world had ever seen. While Sanchez looked sharp at 155 pounds, by his own account he was far from living up to his potential due to a number of personal issues in his life. Fresh off an entertaining... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez says return to lightweight is a possibility
There’s no question that UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster. A dynamic personality with tremendous heart, an iron will, and polished skill-set, Sanchez has made a name for himself as one of the few “must see” competitors since making his Octagon debut in 2005. However, since defeating Kenny Florian at the original Ultimate Fighter Finale, Sanchez... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez: “I have to beat him convincingly and that’s what I came to Omaha to do.”
With all the talk surrounding the state of the UFC’s welterweight division, especially in terms of contendership given Nick Diaz’s potential suspension/retirement and an upcoming bout between Josh Koscheck-Johny Hendricks, original Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez wants to make sure the public hasn’t forgotten about him. Sanchez fights Jake Ellenberger tomorrow night in the main event at... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez would be willing to fight teammate Carlos Condit
While both men may have their hands full in the coming months, UFC welterweights Diego Sanchez and Carlos Condit could eventually cross paths down the road depending on how 2012 plays out. Though the two are teammates at Greg Jackson’s gym in New Mexico, Sanchez recently made it clear there is no controversy to be had when it comes to the possibility of the training partners facing off inside the... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Diego Sanchez facing Jake Ellenberger in return bout
Reports of a welterweight clash between Jake Ellenberger for the UFC on FOX 2 card were found untrue when Sanchez’ manager denied them on Twitter recently. However, it seems the fight is still on for some time in 2012. Ellenberger is coming off the biggest win of his career, as he stopped Jake Shields to improve to 5-1 in the UFC. “The Juggernaut” landed a heavy knee on Shields, a former contender... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez comments on UFC 135 withdrawal
When word first surfaced yesterday that Diego Sanchez had been yanked from a UFC 135 bout with former welterweight champ Matt Hughes the conversation almost immediately turned to replacements with the furor amped up by Josh Koscheck’s statements about filling in for the injured Ultimate Fighter winner. However, lost in the shuffle was Sanchez’s own reaction to the disappointing situation. The 29-year... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Broken hand forces Diego Sanchez out of UFC 135 bout with Matt Hughes
Less than a month away, UFC 135 is in need of a new co-main event as Diego Sanchez broke his hand while training for his bout against Matt Hughes. Dana White broke the unfortunate news on his Twitter account. The UFC brass is currently searching for a replacement and may have found one in the form of a controversial, curly-haired contender though nothing official has been revealed. Sanchez was riding... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes and Diego Sanchez verbally agree to Fall fight
Though paperwork is still in the process of being finalized, it appears UFC Hall of Fame welterweight Matt Hughes’ next challenge in a career having already pitted him against the bulk of his best peers will come in the form of original Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez at some point later this year. News of the future match-up first surfaced on the UFC’s website earlier today where it was... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez among group of grapplers competing at UFC 129 Fan Expo
Attendees of the UFC’s upcoming Fan Expo will be treated to a special display of high-level grappling over the UFC 129 weekend, as the organization has announced a four-man tournament will be held at the event in addition to a match-up between two submission specialists. While most of the involved names are likely unknown to the masses there will be at least one participant whose face is fairly... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez not keen on idea of immediate rematch with Martin Kampmann
When the third round of Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez’s scrap earlier this month at “UFC Live 3” expired fans were left salivating for a few extra frames in hopes of seeing the continuation of an instant-classic. Their desires were further fueled by Sanchez outpointing his adversary even though he seemed to have taken to bulk of the bout’s damage. It now appears that wish for additional... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Former WEC fighters pocket pair of UFC Live 3 bonuses
“UFC Live 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann” marked the first live MMA event on Versus since the network’s celebrated run of WEC programming ended with the UFC’s absorption of their sister-promotion’s roster, and in appropriate fashion a pair of individuals with fourteen fights between them in the WEC cage who were making their Octagon debut ended up with half of the event-specific bonuses. The awards... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez: “I hit rock bottom after the Penn fight, I really did…”
Original TUF champ Diego Sanchez has been viewed as a fairly enigmatic individual since bursting onto the UFC scene six years ago with a raw intensity only matched by his at times curious behavior. Matured by both the battles he’s faced in his personal and professional life, the 29-year old now seems to have found some clarity in his life after returning home to train with Greg Jackson in preparation... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez expected to mix it up with Martin Kampmann on Versus in March
Fresh off a pair of Octagon appearances in October, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann look to be squaring off on March 3 when the promotion returns to Versus for a third time. The show will also mark the organization’s first event on the network since absorbing its regular MMA staple, WEC. News of the bout was reported by MMAJunkie who confirmed the potential pairing with a source close... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez expresses interest in divisional double-dipping
The practice of changing divisions is a relatively common occurrence in Mixed Martial Arts. However, those moving up or down in weight typically do so with the intent to remain there for the foreseeable future, and in general there are very few fighters who make the switch on a per-fight basis. It now appears Diego Sanchez wants to join that select group. Sanchez, who made his name in the UFC as a... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/29/10
Does Jake Shields‘ performance against Martin Kampmann have you spooked about him having earned a title-shot with the win? Should Diego Sanchez indulge on sweets this weekend or consider avoiding candy in hopes of returning to the lightweight division? Would Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir be a “trick” or “treat” for fans? Who in the UFC would you consider selling your sell... [Read More...]
So You Want To Be A Fighter: Diego Sanchez displays battle scars suffered from B.J. Penn
You could almost hear UFC President Dana White uttering his now famous catch phrase, “So you want to be a fighter” after clicking on his official Twitter page to view a recent picture of “The Nightmare”, Diego Sanchez, taken in the days following his recent one sided beatdown suffered at the hands of UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn during UFC 107. “Warrior!!!!!”... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn cements his legacy with one sided beating of Diego Sanchez at UFC 107
Joe Rogan couldn’t have put it any better when he described B.J. Penn as “The greatest lightweight in the history of the sport” following the UFC 155 pound champion’s recent thorough dismantlement of Diego Sanchez that capped of UFC 107. The fight was in danger of ending in the opening moments as Penn blasted Sanchez with a hard right hand as the challenger rushed in, dropping... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez: ‘I’m here to claim what’s mine’
Diego Sanchez may be the challenger going into this weekends lightweight championship clash against B.J. Penn at UFC 107, but judging from The Nightmare’s recent statements during the UFC 107 Countdown Show, he wouldn’t know it. According to Diego, he’s already the champion; This fight is just a formality for the San Diego based fighter. “From the moment I stepped down to 155,... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez and the “YES! Cartwheel” of glory
A self admitted Tony Robbins follower, Diego Sanchez has long been viewed as …. well, a little bit on the odd side since the days of his stint on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, but it appears as though lightweight title challenger has completely out-done himself during last evening’s airing of the UFC 107 Countdown Show on Spike TV, performing the “Yes! Cartwheel”... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez in the works for UFC 105
A lightweight title bout between UFC 155 pound champion B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez is currently in the works for UFC 105. According to a recent report on the Fighters Only Magazine official website, Sanchez has recently been offered the match-up, although nothing has been agreed to at this time. UFC 105 will take place in Manchester, England on November 14. Also rumored for the card is a middleweight... [Read More...]
