Diego Sanchez
| Name | Diego Sanchez |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Nightmare |
| Record | 21-4-0 (Wins-Losses-Draws) |
| Wins | 6 (T)KOs (28.57%) 9 Submissions (42.86%) 6 Decisions (28.57%) |
| Losses | 1 (T)KOs (25.00%) 3 Decisions (75.00%) |
| Association | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Height | 5'10 (178cm) |
| Weight | 170 |
| Birthdate | 1981-12-31 |
| City | Albuquerque |
| State | NM |
| Country | USA |
Diego Sanchez Fighting Results
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21-4 | John Hathaway | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans | 05/29/2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Loss | 21-3 | B.J. Penn | TKO (Cut) | UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez | 12/12/2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Memphis, Tennessee | |
| Win | 21-2 | Clay Guida | Decision (Split) | The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale | 06/20/2009 | 3 | 2:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 20-2 | Joe Stevenson | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson | 02/21/2009 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England |
Diego Sanchez Fights and News
Has BJ Penn Peaked at 31?
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It’s hard to be a fan of BJ Penn nowadays. It amazes me that a man so many people, including myself, consider the best Lightweight Mixed Martial Artist ever is 2-3 in his last five fights. What’s worse, there’s no more excuses for Penn’s seemingly declining ability. Against Georges St. Pierre, Penn was faced with a large opponent that is also frequently in the middle of the “best of all time” argument, and of course, there was the whole “greasing” controversy. Against Frank Edgar at UFC 112, the fight was so close that many in Penn’s corner cried foul and fluke. But UFC 118 had no controversy: a natural Lightweight dominated BJ Penn for five straight rounds. So naturally, everyone is wondering: where does BJ Penn go from here? Here are my thoughts on the entire situation.
Diego Sanchez Returning to his Roots, with Greg Jackson
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Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez is making changes.
After his losses to former champion BJ Penn at lightweight, and then budding welterweight star John Hathaway, Diego will try his hand once again at the 170-pound division at UFC 121 against Paulo Thiago. Sanchez largely made his name after winnings “The Ultimate Fighter” season one as a middleweight, before dropping down to the welterweight division in dominating fashion.
After defeating fellow finalist Kenny Florian at the TUF finale, Diego would make a name for himself in victories over Karo Parisyan, Nick Diaz, and Joe Riggs. While Diego can attribute a large amount of his success to his hard work and dedication, but in some respects a little of that success also needs to be addressed to the man, the myth, the legend–Greg Jackson.
UFC 121 "Lesnar vs. Velasquez" Officially Announced
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship recently released the official lineup for their upcoming UFC 121 event, and it should come as no surprise that Brock Lesnar defending his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Cain Velasquez has taken center stage as the show’s main event. Brock Lesnar was last seen pulling off one of the biggest, best comebacks of 2010, absorbing all former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin had to give him for five full minutes, then submitting Carwin via Arm Triangle Choke early in the second round. Cain Velasquez’s last fight saw him demolish the once-unbreakable chin of PRIDE FC legend Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. UFC 121 will take place October 23 in Anaheim, California, and features a star-studded main card in addition to the big-money main event.
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Great Moments in MMA History: "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 1
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Welcome back fans and friends to another edition of “Great Moments in MMA History”. Today’s moment celebrates what many consider to be the launching point of the UFC into the mainstream, at a point where Mixed Martial Arts was still widely considered “human cockfighting”. The parent company of the UFC, Zuffa, was having trouble turning a profit after acquiring the UFC back in 2001, and all involved were aware of how increasingly sink-or-swim their predicament was becoming. Despite UFC President Dana White’s early hesitations, a plan was put forth, a TV show was pitched, and history was made. It was one of the most refreshing ideas to come to reality television in ages, and helped introduced the nation to the UFC and its varied casts of characters. It’s “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 1, and what a season it was.
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Monday Morning Gospel: UFC 114 Thoughts
Awoke to the sun shining and my thoughts about UFC 114 running rampant in my head. So as always “The Reverend of MMA” will bring you the gospel on yet another event, UFC 114: Rampage vs. Rashad.
George Sotiropoulos Climbing the Division Ladder at UFC 110
The Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia on February 21 George Sotiropoulos (11-2) will face “Daddy” Joe Stevenson (31-9) in a lightweight fight. This is a fight that will propel George up the ladder in the 155 division and make a contender.
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UFC 114: Diego Sanchez Versus John Hathaway
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Fighters.com’s ninth-ranked lightweight “Nightmare” Diego Sanchez (21-3) will return to 170 pounds to fight “Hitman” John Hathaway (11-0) at UFC 114 in Las Vegas May 29, Diaz announced via Twitter Tuesday.
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UFC 111 to be Broadcast in Spanish, Event in Mexico to Follow?
UFC 111 will go down in history as the first ever broadcast pay-per-view event fully in Spanish. This move leads me to believe that an event live from Mexico can’t be far behind.The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this all Spanish broadcast on Monday complete with new UFC announcers Troy Santiago and Victor Davila.
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TUF 1 Champ Diego Sanchez Will Be a Gatekeeper at 170 Pounds, Just Like He Would Be at 155 Pounds
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After getting thoroughly destroyed in his fight against Fighters.com and UFC lightweight champion “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (15-5-1), tenth-ranked lightweight “Nightmare” Diego Sanchez (21-3) has made the decision to move back to welterweight. One can only assume he has come to the conclusion that staying at lightweight will only lead to him being the gatekeeper to title shots against BJ since he obviously had nothing to offer BJ in the one-sided drubbing. Unfortunately the move to back to welterweight does not look any brighter for Diego and he will find himself in the position of the proverbial stepping stone.
UFC's Gray Maynard Deserves Title Shot With Win Over Nate Diaz - Fighters.com January Lightweight Rankings
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Fighters.com’s fifth-ranked lightweight “Bully” Gray Maynard (8-0) and Nate Diaz (10-5) will rematch an The Ultimate Fighter 5 exhbition match tonight at UFC Fight Night 20 in Fairfax, Virginia.
We still love you homie you have a lot of heart. I will always root for you. minor set back on the bj fight you got allot of skills. I have a bad ass Glass trophy for you! so hit me up! take care peace!