Report: Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago on tap for UFC 121 (7/21/2010 8:05:00 PM)
Welterweights Diego Sanchez and Paulo Thiago look to return to the winner's circle when they meet at UFC 121. PennyJoMMA.com first reported the matchup on Tuesday evening, and multiple outlets have since confirmed that verbal agreements are in place and both fighters are expected to make it official shortly. It is unknown whether the fight is a part of the event's televised lineup. UFC 121 takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and features a heavyweight headliner between current champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez.
Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago Added to UFC 121 on October 23 (7/21/2010 5:00:41 AM)
Despite losing to rising prospect John Hathaway in his return to welterweight, Diego Sanchez will remain at 170-pounds as he's set to meet Paulo Thiago at "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" on October 23 in Anaheim, California.
Will Diego Sanchez Go Back To 155 After Loss? (6/1/2010 12:39:31 AM)
Diego Sanchez moving back to welterweight baffled many, and the return to 170 pounds definitely didn't treat the former "Ultimate Fighter" winner any better than it left him when he last fought there in 2007...
Ufc 114 Video: Hathaway Talks Win Over Diego (5/31/2010 5:09:20 PM)
John Hathaway, now 14-0, talks about his impressive victory over Diego Sanchez at UFC 114...
Dana White: Diego Sanchez Belongs in Lightweight Division (5/31/2010 9:10:00 AM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsAfter a decisive defeat at the hands of 22-year-old rising star John Hathaway in his return to the welterweight division at UFC 114, it's back to the drawing board for Diego Sanchez. Sanchez's next move is anyone's guess, but UFC President Dana White has his own opinion, and he believes that the onetime lightweight No. 1 contender belongs in the 155-pound division.
UFC President: Sanchez Belongs at 155 (5/31/2010 8:21:28 AM)
If it were up to UFC President Dana White, Diego Sanchez would reconsider his return to the welterweight division.
UFC President: Sanchez Belongs at 170 (5/31/2010 8:21:28 AM)
If it were up to UFC President Dana White, Diego Sanchez would reconsider his return to the welterweight division.
White: After UFC 114, Hathaway moving up, Sanchez should move down (5/30/2010 11:35:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - While the vast majority of the focus in Saturday's UFC 114 event was settled squarely on the two former UFC champions who waged battle in the evening's main event, the night's pay-per-view broadcast kicked off with a contest that proved just as telling. British youngster John Hathaway dominated 13-time UFC veteran Diego Sanchez for the entirety of their 15-minute main-card contest in Las Vegas, and at the evening's post-event press conference, UFC president Dana White said he has high hopes for "The Hitman." As for Sanchez, White said he hopes "Nightmare" will head back where he belongs.
White: After UFC 114, John Hathaway moving up, Diego Sanchez should move down (5/30/2010 11:35:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - While the vast majority of the focus in Saturday's UFC 114 event was settled squarely on the two former UFC champions who waged battle in the evening's main event, the night's pay-per-view broadcast kicked off with a contest that proved just as telling. British youngster John Hathaway dominated 13-time UFC veteran Diego Sanchez for the entirety of their 15-minute main-card contest in Las Vegas, and at the evening's post-event press conference, UFC president Dana White said he has high hopes for "The Hitman." As for Sanchez, White said he hopes "Nightmare" will head back where he belongs.
UFC 114: John Hathaway Upsets Diego Sanchez (5/29/2010 7:40:00 PM)
Filed under: UFC, ResultsThe undefeated British fighter John Hathaway took a big step up in competition and made the most of it at UFC 114, defeating Diego Sanchez in a significant upset for by far the biggest win of his career. For Sanchez, who was last seen losing to B.J. Penn in a lightweight title fight, it was the worst loss of his career: A loss that's going to send him back to the drawing board, and that takes away any possibility that he'll be contending for a belt again any time soon. "I'm very happy," Hathaway said. "Me and my team worked really hard for this."
UFC 114 Live Blog: Diego Sanchez vs. John Hathaway Round-by-Round Updates (5/29/2010 7:09:56 PM)
Filed under: UFCLAS VEGAS -- This is the UFC 114 live blog for Diego Sanchez vs. John Hathaway, a welterweight bout on tonight's pay-per-view card from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The live blog is below. More Coverage: UFC 114 Results | Latest UFC 114 News
Ufc 114 Video: Diego Sanchez Feels No Pressure (5/29/2010 11:09:19 AM)
Diego Sanchez says he's feeling no pressure making the move from lightweight back up to welterweight to fight John Hathaway at UFC 114...
UFC 114's Diego Sanchez done with lightweight but dreaming of rematch with B.J. Penn (5/28/2010 2:20:00 PM)
When Diego Sanchez steps in to the cage against John Hathaway at Saturday night's UFC 114 event in Las Vegas, it will be the first time "Nightmare" has competed at welterweight since a June 2008 win over Luigi Fioravanti. Sanchez made the move back to 170 pounds after a failed lightweight title bid against B.J. Penn at UFC 107 this past December. A winner of the original "The Ultimate Fighter," Sanchez said the return to 170 pounds was always in the cards, and though he's done with lightweight for now, he feels there's unfinished business with Penn.
Diego Sanchez Shows Off His Famous Yes! Cartwheel (5/27/2010 9:10:02 PM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosLAS VEGAS -- MMA Fighting caught up with Diego Sanchez at Thursday's UFC 114 public workouts. Sanchez, who faces John Hathaway on Saturday night, talked about why he decided to move back up to welterweight, how long it took him to get over his loss to BJ Penn and his thoughts on facing the relatively unknown Hathaway. Sanchez also finally showed off his Yes! cartwheel, which is one of the most famous moves in MMA. Check out the video interview below.
FightTrends: Diego Sanchez UFC 114 Walkout Shirt (5/27/2010 9:55:08 AM)
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Diego Sanchez Returning to His Roots (5/27/2010 8:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Who says you can never go home again? Not Diego Sanchez. So after a whirlwind ride in 2009 that saw him drop from 170 to 155 pounds, defeat Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida, and then go four-plus rounds in a lightweight championship bout with BJ Penn, Sanchez decided that home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wasn't just where the heart is; it's where his future success lies.
Round 5's latest series includes Silva, Franklin, Sanchez and new dual-fighter figurines (4/20/2010 1:00:00 PM)
The popular Round 5 figurine company today announced the fighters who will be featured in its "Ultimate Collector Series 3" line, which hits stores later this year. Fighters selected for the series include UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva, former champs Rich Franklin and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Diego Sanchez, and Wanderlei Silva. Additionally, for the first time, Round 5 will produce a new "Versus" line. The dual-figurines feature two fighters from classic fights such as Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale.
Full UFC 114 fight card released, Duffee and Sanchez on PPV main card (4/6/2010 11:00:00 PM)
The full fight card for next month's UFC 114 event, including a five-fight main card, is now set. UFC officials today released the lineup for the May 29 event, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with a pay-per-view headliner between former light-heavyweight champs Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Also slated for the main card are Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Michael Bisping vs. Dan Miller, Todd Duffee vs. Mike Russow, and John Hathaway vs. Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez to Face John Hathaway in Welterweight Return (2/3/2010 9:30:00 AM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC, NewsDiego Sanchez's return to welterweight will be against undefeated John Hathaway on May 29, according to Sanchez on his Twitter account.The fight will happen at UFC 114 in Las Vegas, a card expected to feature the long built up showdown between Rashad Evans vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.Diego Sanchez to Face John Hathaway in Welterweight Return originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Diego Sanchez books return to welterweight, bout with John Hathaway expected at UFC 114 (2/3/2010 4:40:00 AM)
Recent lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez made waves in January when he teased a potential return to the welterweight division, and now it appears he'll make good on that promise. Sanchez today posted on his Twitter account that he will face 170-pound Brit John Hathaway at the as-yet-unannounced UFC 114 event. Although not yet officially announced by the organization, UFC 114 is expected to take place on May 29 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas in conjunction with the UFC's second-ever fan expo. "The Ultimate Fighter 10" coaches Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson are expected to face off in the evening's main event.
Diego Sanchez Returns to Welterweight Against John Hathaway at UFC 114 (2/3/2010 4:00:39 AM)
Recent lightweight challenger Diego Sanchez will make his anticipated return to welterweight at UFC 114, drawing undefeated Bristish 170-pounder John Hathaway at the May 29 event in Las Vegas. The bout was announced yesterday by Sanchez on Twitter and is expected to be featured on UFC 114's pay-per-view main card.
Diego Sanchez Vs John Hathaway At Ufc 114 (2/2/2010 5:39:03 PM)
Diego Sanchez's return to 170 pounds is official as the former "Ultimate Fighter" winner is set to return at UFC 114 on May 29...
UFC News: Kenny Florian Thinks Diego Sanchez Looked Bad At 155lbs (1/25/2010 12:30:36 PM)
Kenny Florian Thinks Diego Sanchez Looked Bad At 155lbs
After title loss, Diego Sanchez returning to UFC's welterweight division (1/19/2010 1:45:00 PM)
After winning the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" as a middleweight, emerging as a top contender at welterweight, dropping to lightweight and losing a title shot to champion B.J. Penn in December, Diego Sanchez is apparently ready for a change. On Monday the fighter said he plans to return to the welterweight division. In a series of Twitter messages, "Nightmare" welcomed fights with everyone from Josh Koscheck to Jon Fitch to fellow weight-class jumper Nate Diaz.
Diego Sanchez to Return to Welterweight (1/19/2010 9:15:00 AM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC, NewsThree fights -- two of which received Fight of the Night honors and the other a championship bout -- later, Diego Sanchez's experiment at lightweight is apparently over.Sanchez revealed the move late Monday to fans on his Twitter account and also suggested rematches against two American Kickboxing Academy opponents whom he suffered losses to in 2007."Yes I'm going back to welterweight," Sanchez wrote. "I'm loving my new diet. I want or Fitch but any top guy will do. Just want to give you fans the best fight."Diego Sanchez to Return to Welterweight originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Diego Sanchez Contemplating Return To 170? (Updated) (1/18/2010 5:15:17 PM)
"Ultimate Fighter" season 1 winner Diego Sanchez may make the move back to 170 pounds for his next fight...
Diego Sanchez Moving Back to Welterweight (1/18/2010 3:17:15 PM)
Diego Sanchez, who had his four-fight win streak snapped in a December loss to lightweight champion BJ Penn, is headed back to welterweight for his next bout. "Yes, I'm going back to welterweight. I'm loving my new diet. I want or Fitch, but any top guy will do. Just want to give you fans the best fight," Sanchez posted on Twitter on Monday.
Diego Sanchez Contemplating Return To 170? (1/18/2010 1:15:14 AM)
"Ultimate Fighter" season 1 winner Diego Sanchez may make the move back to 170 pounds for his next fight...
UFC News: Drunk Diego Sanchez Slurs Way Through Acceptance Speech (1/1/2010 5:28:56 PM)
Drunk Diego Sanchez Slurs Way Through Acceptance Speech
UFC News: Drunk Diego Sanchez Slurs Way Through Acceptance Speech (12/31/2009 12:59:03 PM)
Drunk Diego Sanchez Slurs Way Through Acceptance Speech
Quick Hits: “Strikeforce: Evolution” and WEC 45 Ratings, Diego Sanchez Recovering, Jon Jones Appeal (12/24/2009 5:02:36 AM)
Strikeforce won its head-to-head battle with the WEC on Saturday, as its "Evolution" event on Showtime, headlined by Cung Le vs. Scott Smith, drew 341,000 viewers, while 330,000 tuned in for WEC 45 on Versus, featuring a main event between Donald Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff. In other news, UFC 107 headliner Diego Sanchez says he is "90% healed" from his loss to BJ Penn on December 12 while the NSAC has denied Jon Jones' appeal of his disqualification loss to Matt Hamill earlier this month. For the latest MMA news and notes, continue reading MMAFrenzy.com's Quick Hits.
Battered UFC 107 headliner Diego Sanchez recovering quickly, "90 percent healed" (12/23/2009 3:30:00 PM)
Despite a gutsy but bloody effort against lightweight champion B.J. Penn at UFC 107, Diego Sanchez says he is already 90 percent healed. The lightweight contender was tagged with a loss at UFC 107 after suffering a busted lip, facial cuts and a deep forehead gash that prompted a fifth-round TKO stoppage in the pay-per-view-televised main event. Sanchez posted an update and photo on Twitter overnight.
UFC 107 Medical Suspensions: Buentello, Guida, and Wiman Out Longest (12/16/2009 8:00:52 AM)
Main card fighters Diego Sanchez, Paul Buentello and Clay Guida were among eighteen fighters issued medical suspensions on Tuesday by he Tennessee Athletic Commission on Tuesday, stemming from bouts at UFC 107 which took place at the Fedex Forum in Memphis on December 12. Sanchez lost a title bout to BJ Penn in the events headlining bout will have to sit out 60 days with no contact unlessed cleared by a doctor. While Clay Guida is suspended 180, which can be shortened by a clearance from an ophthalmologist for a possible eye injury suffered in his loss to Kenny Florian, and Buentello is suspended indefinitely pending rib X-rays following his majority decision loss to Stefan Struve.
Ufc 107: Penn Vs. Sanchez Photo Gallery (12/15/2009 1:09:00 AM)
B.J. Penn defended his UFC lightweight title against Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 in Memphis. MMAWeekly.com's Jeff Cain was Octagonside to capture all the action in photos...
UFC 107 main card recap: Penn outclasses Sanchez; Mir destroys Kongo (12/13/2009 5:50:36 AM)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The enigmatic Diego Sanchez has inspired a legion of followers with his often-bizarre behavior and frequent "Yes!" chants. But at this point in his career, it's going to take far more than positive thinking to defeat UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. Penn dismantled Sanchez for five rounds and retained his belt with a one-sided, brutal, TKO victory in the main event of Saturday night's "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez event at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
And StillPenn Owns All Lightweight Records after TKO of Sanchez (12/13/2009 12:57:49 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - If you listened to some observers, BJ Penn has no cardio, no dedication, and no business being on top of the 155-pound weight class. Well, Penn must be doing something right, because Saturday night before 13,896 fans at the FedEx Forum, the pride of Hilo, Hawaii established himself as the greatest lightweight champion in UFC history with a fifth round stoppage of Diego Sanchez that saw him frustrate, punish, and dominate a talented challenger en route to his record third successful title defense in the main event of UFC 107.
Manager: 'No Major Damage' for Sanchez (12/13/2009 12:37:39 AM)
Diego Sanchez was bruised and battered, but he’ll be back.
UFC News: UFC 107 Results: B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (12/12/2009 10:08:35 PM)
UFC 107 Results: B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez
UFC 107: B.J. Penn Beats Diego Sanchez (12/12/2009 8:24:55 PM)
The best lightweight in mixed martial arts won again on Saturday night, as UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn defended his title by destroying Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 in Memphis. read more
UFC 107: B.J. Penn Beats Diego Sanchez (12/12/2009 8:24:55 PM)
The best lightweight in mixed martial arts won again on Saturday night, as UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn defended his title by destroying Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 in Memphis. read more
UFC 107 Results and Recap: Penn Dominates Sanchez to Retain Title, Mir and Florian Also Victorious (12/12/2009 7:54:30 PM)
UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn dominated challenger Diego Sanchez from start to finish on Saturday in the main event of UFC 107, dropping Sanchez in the opening seconds before opening up a deep gash to finish the fight and retain his title in Memphis, Tennessee. Heavyweight Frank Mir and lightweight Kenny Florian both rebounded from losses and got back into title contention with impressive victories on the UFC 107 main card.
B.J. Penn has no doubt Diego Sanchez deserves UFC 107 title shot (12/12/2009 4:15:00 PM)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - While most title shots are earned in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, company officials aren't above booking a good grudge match, a popular pairing or any other championship fight that can translate to ticket sales, pay-per-view buys and happy audiences. However, when it comes to UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn and UFC 107 opponent Diego Sanchez, the booking is the perfect combination of marketability and merit. Just ask the current the title-holder, who believes Sanchez - despite just two fights at 155 pounds - has earned his shot at the belt.
UFC 107 Results: BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (12/12/2009 2:49:00 PM)
Live UFC 107 results of all the fights from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. In the main event, lightweight champion B.J. Penn will defend his title against Diego Sanchez. The co-main event is a heavyweight battle, Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo. BJ Penn def. Diego Sanchez via fifth-round TKOread more
UFC 107 Results: BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (12/12/2009 2:49:00 PM)
Live UFC 107 results of all the fights from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. In the main event, lightweight champion B.J. Penn will defend his title against Diego Sanchez. The co-main event is a heavyweight battle, Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo. BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez read more
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez Talks UFC 107, YES, Cartwheels, And More (12/12/2009 11:08:36 AM)
Video: Diego Sanchez Talks UFC 107, YES, Cartwheels, And More
Penn's Trainer Doesn't See Sanchez as a Threat (12/12/2009 5:43:13 AM)
Saturday night at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., B.J. Penn will defend his lightweight title against Diego Sanchez.
Ufc 107 In-Depth: B.J. Penn Vs. Diego Sanchez (12/11/2009 11:09:02 PM)
Diego Sanchez’s dream is finally realized when he faces lightweight champion B.J. Penn Saturday night at UFC 107 in Memphis, Tenn. ...
UFC 107 weigh-in results: After some concern, Penn and Sanchez on weight (12/11/2009 9:20:00 PM)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" official fighter weigh-ins, and things didn't go as planned for a handful of fighters. While all 22 fighters have now made weight for the event, five different contestants - including main-event competitor Diego Sanchez - had to weigh in at least two times. Preliminary card fighter Johny Hendricks actually hit the scale three times. The FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., played host to today's weigh-ins, the same venue as Saturday's pay-per-view event.
Penn, Sanchez Cleared for UFC 107 (12/11/2009 4:46:25 PM)
Lightweight king B.J. Penn stared into the eyes of his latest challenger, and neither man blinked as they traded verbal barbs upon being separated. Penn checked in at 155 pounds for his showdown with Diego Sanchez (154.5) in the UFC 107 “Penn vs. Sanchez” featured attraction
Ufc 107: Penn Vs. Sanchez Weigh-In Results & Photos (12/11/2009 4:39:04 PM)
(UPDATED WITH PHOTOS) The fighters for UFC 107, including main eventers B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez, stepped on the scales Friday in Memphis to weigh in...
Ufc 107: Penn Vs. Sanchez Weigh-In Results (12/11/2009 2:08:59 PM)
The fighters for UFC 107, including main eventers B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez, stepped on the scales Friday in Memphis to weigh in...
UFC 107 preview: Diego Sanchez fight plan against B.J. Penn rooted in faith (12/11/2009 11:30:00 AM)
When facing a legend such as B.J. Penn and talking about ways to beat him, it can be difficult for fighters to sound credible. Give Diego Sanchez credit; he didn't even try. Asked how he will dethrone the reigning lightweight champion at UFC 107 in Memphis, Tenn., Sanchez didn't regurgitate the same-old tiresome lines of "he has holes in his game" or "I see a weakness." Nope, not Sanchez. He's banking on faith. As MMAjunkie.com's Steve Sievert explains in our official "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" event preview, Sanchez thinks faith and the right state of mind can help him overcome a longtime champion who's been nearly unbeatable at 155 pounds.
Pros Pick: Penn vs. Sanchez (12/11/2009 8:14:03 AM)
B.J. Penn puts his UFC lightweight title on the line Saturday against Diego Sanchez in the main event of UFC 107. The Hawaiian is the more complete fighter, as his overall striking is better than Sanchez’s and his submission game is second to none.
UFC 107 Weigh-In Results: Headliners BJ Penn, Diego Sanchez Make Weight (12/11/2009 7:00:35 AM)
UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn and challenger Diego Sanchez successfully make weight on Friday for their UFC 107 matchup, which headlines Saturday's pay-per-view event in Memphis, Tennessee. Co-headlining heavyweights Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo and featured lightweights Kenny Florian and Clay Guida also made weight, as did the rest of the 11-bout card with the exception of Edgar Garcia, who must shed two pounds.
Diego Sanchez The Nightmare Before Christmas (12/11/2009 6:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Most New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside as soon as they're uttered or put to paper. Then again, Diego Sanchez has never been one to follow the pack - in or out of the Octagon - so when he decided what 2009 had in store for him, he had every intention of making each goal a reality. And no, it wasn't something as trivial as losing weight or learning how to balance his checkbook.
UFC 107 Main Event Breakdown: Penn vs. Sanchez (12/11/2009 5:40:43 AM)
When Diego Sanchez steps into the octagon at UFC 107 in hopes of capturing the UFC lightweight championship, he'll not only be fighting the legendary B.J. Penn; he'll be fighting history. Because for all of Penn's flirtations with different weight classes during the course of his career, the record shows that the Hawaiian's performance at 155 is nothing short of sterling. read more
UFC 107 Main Event Breakdown: Penn vs. Sanchez (12/11/2009 5:40:43 AM)
When Diego Sanchez steps into the octagon at UFC 107 in hopes of capturing the UFC lightweight championship, he'll not only be fighting the legendary B.J. Penn; he'll be fighting history. Because for all of Penn's flirtations with different weight classes during the course of his career, the record shows that the Hawaiian's performance at 155 is nothing short of sterling. read more
UFC 107 Main Event Breakdown: B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (12/11/2009 5:40:43 AM)
When Diego Sanchez steps into the octagon at UFC 107 in hopes of capturing the UFC lightweight championship, he'll not only be fighting the legendary B.J. Penn; he'll be fighting history. Because for all of Penn's flirtations with different weight classes during the course of his career, the record shows that the Hawaiian's performance at 155 is nothing short of sterling. read more
UFC 107 preview video: Diego Sanchez details confidence-building Clay Guida win (12/10/2009 3:30:00 PM)
It was the win that setup his eventual title shot with B.J. Penn this weekend at UFC 107. It just so happens to be one of the year's most entertaining bouts and a finalist for Fight of the Year in the 2009 World MMA Awards, as well. In a new UFC-produced preview video for this weekend's UFC 107 event in Memphis, Tenn., Diego Sanchez details his wild June victory over fellow contender Clay Guida and why it has his confident at an all-time high.
BJ Penn: Diego Sanchez Is Underestimating Me (12/10/2009 5:36:05 AM)
MEMPHIS -- Diego Sanchez has repeatedly said that his endurance and cardio will be one of the reasons why he will defeat BJ Penn and capture the lightweight title at UFC 107 on Saturday. But when FanHouse asked "The Prodigy" about that at Wednesday's media workout, Penn, who claims to be in the best shape of his life, said that Sanchez couldn't be more wrong. read more
Confidence at an All-time High for Sanchez (12/10/2009 4:44:23 AM)
UFC contender Diego Sanchez is set to face lightweight champion B.J. Penn Saturday night in Memphis
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez Talks UFC 107, YES, Cartwheels, And More (12/9/2009 9:38:36 PM)
Video: Diego Sanchez Talks UFC 107, YES, Cartwheels, And More
Bj Penn Casts Doubt On Diego's Craziness (12/9/2009 5:39:05 PM)
"We’re gonna know which guy’s more crazy when we get into the Octagon,” said B.J. Penn of his fight with Diego Sanchez at UFC 107...
Penn: Sanchez is 'Weird,' not 'Crazy' (12/9/2009 10:00:21 AM)
Lightweight champion B.J. Penn spoke with assembled media Wednesday in Memphis, site of his UFC 107 championship showdown with top challenger Diego Sanchez
Its a Family Affair for Clay Guida (12/9/2009 6:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - For a relatively small venue, The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas generated an ear-splitting level of noise from fight fans as Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida went to war for 15 torrid minutes this past June. But above all the cheers, one voice was just a bit louder than the others, that of Debbie Guida, Clay's mother.
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez UFC 109 Video Blog Episode 2 (12/8/2009 1:08:36 PM)
Video: Diego Sanchez UFC 109 Video Blog Episode 2
Diego Sanchez UFC 107 Video Blog Episode 2 (12/8/2009 12:44:21 PM)
Pressure Cooker: Sanchez Calm Before UFC 107 Storm (12/8/2009 4:19:44 AM)
He represents perhaps the last significant threat to UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn’s reign, but Diego Sanchez claims he feels no additional pressures heading into his five-round title fight with the gifted Hawaiian.
Pressure Cooker: Sanchez Calm Before UFC 107 Storm (12/7/2009 12:08:22 PM)
He represents perhaps the last significant threat to UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn’s reign, but Diego Sanchez claims he feels no additional pressures heading into his five-round title fight with the gifted Hawaiian.
Poll results: Can Diego Sanchez win B.J. Penn's title at UFC 107? (12/6/2009 6:00:00 PM)
Diego Sanchez undoubtedly is considered the underdog heading into Saturday's UFC 107 main event with UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. But can "The Nightmare" pull off the upset and deliver Penn his second career loss at 155 pounds and his first such defeat in nearly eight years? We posed the question in our latest weekly poll, and the results were revealed on this past Friday's new edition of "Inside MMA" on HDNet. Find out if the fans feel differently than the oddsmakers when it comes to the Dec. 12 headliner.
Video preview: "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" Dec. 12 in Memphis (12/2/2009 6:30:00 PM)
While this week's focus is on "The Ultimate Fighter 10" and Saturday's season finale, next week is all about UFC 107. The event, which features a headliner between lightweight champion B.J. Penn and top contender Diego Sanchez, takes place Dec. 12 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. In anticipation of the event, the UFC has released this in-depth 10-minute preview.
Diego Sanchez UFC 107 Video Blog – Episode 1 (12/2/2009 10:24:40 AM)
UFC News: Video: BJ Penn Talks Fighting Diego Sanchez At UFC 107 (11/30/2009 2:09:14 PM)
Video: BJ Penn Talks Fighting Diego Sanchez At UFC 107
FightTrends.com Roundup: Redstar BJJ Interview, Diego Sanchez UFC 106 Walkout Shirt, and More (11/28/2009 12:46:53 PM)
Click the links below to check out the latests posts from FightTrends.com, and be sure to stay tuned to FightTrends.com for the latest MMA gear and MMA deals: FightTrends Interview with Egor of Redstar BJJ Fightwear Diego Sanchez UC 107 Bad Boy Walkout T-Shirt More links are after the jump...
UFC News: Video: BJ Penn Talks Fighting Diego Sanchez At UFC 107 (11/26/2009 12:38:45 PM)
Video: BJ Penn Talks Fighting Diego Sanchez At UFC 107
Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce official for "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" in December (11/3/2009 10:00:00 AM)
The whirlwind period of ever-changing fight bookings for Jon Fitch (19-3 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is finally over, and the elite-level welterweight will now face Mike Pierce (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC 107. First reported this past Saturday, the Fitch vs. Pierce bout was today officially announced by the UFC. Featuring a lightweight title fight between current champ B.J. Penn and challenger Diego Sanchez, "UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez" is scheduled for Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn. The main card airs live on pay per view.
Ufc 107 Officially Announced; Penn Vs. Sanchez (10/14/2009 11:15:12 AM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday announced that it is headed back to Tennessee. UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn faces possibly his toughest test at 155 pounds in the relentless Diego Sanchez...
UFC 107 official for Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn.; Penn vs. Sanchez to headline (10/13/2009 8:40:00 PM)
Just as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson told us all in July, the UFC is headed to Memphis, Tenn. Of course, the former light heavyweight champ isn't going to be on the card. Instead, UFC 107 will officially be headlined by a lightweight title fight between current champ, B.J. Penn (11-4-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) and challenger Diego Sanchez (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC). Tickets for the event, which range from just $50 to $350, go on sale to the general public Oct. 24.
Penn And Sanchez To Meet For Lightweight Title At UFC 107 (10/13/2009 3:40:00 PM)
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - After April's memorable UFC Fight Night™ in Nashville, The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) is headed back to the great state of Tennessee to give the fans another night of world class mixed martial arts action as UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn faces possibly his toughest test at 155 pounds in the relentless Diego Sanchez at UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez, live from FedExForum in Memphis on Saturday, December 12th.
Penn And Sanchez To Meet For Lightweight Title At UFC 107 (10/13/2009 3:40:00 PM)
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - After April's memorable UFC Fight Night™ in Nashville, The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) is headed back to the great state of Tennessee to give the fans another night of world class mixed martial arts action as UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn faces possibly his toughest test at 155 pounds in the relentless Diego Sanchez at UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez, live from FedExForum in Memphis on Saturday, December 12th.
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez Talks Meeting BJJ Coach, UFC 107 (10/11/2009 5:14:46 PM)
Video: Diego Sanchez Talks Meeting BJJ Coach, UFC 107
Join Diego Sanchez this Saturday (Oct. 10) at Grapplers Quest in the fight against Autism (10/5/2009 8:52:10 AM)
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2009) ' Rising MMA star Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez will be signing autographs and meeting fans all day this Saturday (October 10) at Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition,” at Cal State University in Long Beach’s Pyramid. The special event will help raise funds for an alternative Autism treatment known
UFC 107 video: Diego Sanchez is hungry and wants to eat BJ Penn Dec. 12 (9/24/2009 5:03:05 AM)
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UFC News: Diego Sanchez About UFC Bout With BJ Penn, Cutting Weight (9/23/2009 4:05:19 AM)
Diego Sanchez About UFC Bout With BJ Penn, Cutting Weight
Diego Sanchez Signs New 8-Fight Deal With UFC (9/9/2009 1:09:44 PM)
Diego Sanchez Signs Eight-Fight Deal With UFC (9/9/2009 8:00:54 AM)
Lightweight contender Diego Sanchez, who meets 155-pound title-holder BJ Penn in the main event of UFC 107 on December 12, has signed a new eight-fight contract with the UFC ahead of the title shot, according to Sherdog. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
New ‘Nightmare:’ Diego Sanchez signs eight-fight UFC contract (9/9/2009 3:31:54 AM)
Diego Sanchez, former welterweight contender and middleweight winner on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), has signed a multi-fight UFC contract that will keep him inside the Octagon for at least another eight fights. “Nightmare” made a name for himself by pounding out Kenny Florian at the April 2005 TUF Finale before winning his
Sanchez Signs 8-Fight Deal (9/8/2009 6:56:51 PM)
Diego Sanchez signed a new eight-fight deal with the UFC on Tuesday, clearing the path for a lightweight title bid against B.J. Penn at UFC 107 in Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn. Sanchez’s representation, Jeff Clark of NCFC Management, confirmed the fighter’s re-signing
UFC News: BJ Penn Vs. Diego Sanchez To Happen At UFC 107 12/12 (9/3/2009 4:35:17 PM)
BJ Penn Vs. Diego Sanchez To Happen At UFC 107 12/12
Bj Penn Vs Diego Sanchez Confirmed For Ufc 107 (9/3/2009 3:35:30 PM)
UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn will face Diego Sanchez as part of UFC 107 scheduled for Dec. 12...
UFC 107: BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (9/3/2009 11:45:38 AM)
UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn will defend his title against Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 on December 12 in Memphis, Penn and UFC President Dana White revealed Thursday in a video posted at BJPenn.com. The fight will serve as the main event on a very strong UFC 107 card that is also expected to feature Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans in a battle of Ultimate Fighter coaches, Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight clash, and Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago in a fight between two Top 10 welterweights (and two Brazilians named Thiago).read more
UFC 107: BJ Penn vs Diego Sanchez booked for Memphis on Dec. 12 (9/3/2009 11:44:51 AM)
UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn is set to put his 155-pound title on the line once again, agreeing to face number one division contender Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., on Dec. 12. More on this breaking news in a bit. In the meantime, check out the announcement from “The
BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez Now Slated for UFC 107 on December 12 in Memphis (9/3/2009 11:18:53 AM)
A UFC lightweight championship matchup between title-holder BJ Penn and challenger Diego Sanchez is now slated to take place at UFC 107 on December 12 in Memphis, Tennessee. Penn and UFC President Dana White announced the new date for the matchup on Thursday on Penn's official website (see video embedded after the jump).
UFC News: Video: BJ Penn Talks Next Bout Against Diego Sanchez (9/2/2009 11:05:12 AM)
Video: BJ Penn Talks Next Bout Against Diego Sanchez
BJ Penn video talks upcoming title defense against Diego Sanchez (9/2/2009 3:15:57 AM)
White Confirms Penn Vs Sanchez, Hints At Network Tv (8/29/2009 12:29:13 PM)
UFC president Dana White on Thursday said a third UFC event was in the works for November, featuring a headlining bout between B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez, hinting at network TV...
Penn vs. Sanchez targeted for UFC's third show in November; White hints at new broadcast deal (8/27/2009 11:15:00 PM)
PORTLAND, Ore. - The recently rumored UFC lightweight title fight between current champion B.J. Penn and challenger Diego Sanchez will happen this fall according to UFC president Dana White, but it won't happen in England. At today's UFC 102 pre-fight press conference in Portland, Ore., White said he was working on a deal that would see the organization host a third event in November. And while UFC 105 will air on Spike TV on Nov. 14 and UFC 106 will be seen on pay per view Nov. 21, White said the potential new date won't be viewed on either platform.
UFC News: Report: Diego Sanchez Offered UFC 105 Title Fight With BJ Penn (8/23/2009 8:19:38 AM)
Report: Diego Sanchez Offered UFC 105 Title Fight With BJ Penn
BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez To Headline UFC 105 (8/21/2009 8:13:47 AM)
A lightweight championship bout between 155-pound title-holder BJ Penn and challenger Diego Sanchez is set to headline UFC 105 on November 14 in Manchester, England, according to Inside Fights, citing a source within the UFC.
BJ Penn Wants To Fight Diego Sanchez in Two Months, Eyes Third Fight With GSP (8/15/2009 4:22:15 AM)
UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn, fresh off his successful title defense against Kenny Florian earlier this month at UFC 101, recently told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald that he hopes to fight top 155-pound contender Diego Sanchez within the next two months and would like a third matchup with current welterweight title-holder Georges St-Pierre.
BJ Penn Wants To Fight Diego Sanchez in Two Month, Eyes Third Fight With GSP (8/15/2009 4:22:15 AM)
UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn, fresh off his successful title defense against Kenny Florian earlier this month at UFC 101, recently told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald that he hopes to fight top 155-pound contender Diego Sanchez within the next two months and would like a third matchup with current welterweight title-holder Georges St-Pierre.
UFC Quick Quote: BJ Penn wants Diego Sanchez sooner rather than later (8/13/2009 6:14:36 PM)
“It's gonna happen, hopefully within the next two, two-and-a-half months. I'm 30 now and I'm hoping to get a couple of more fights in. I know they say that in MMA, people peak later, but who knows? My whole career, fighting from age 20 to 30, I've gotten into real good shape and gotten out
Dana White: Diego Sanchez vs BJ Penn ‘is a great fight’ (8/10/2009 5:41:28 AM)
“The great thing about the 155-pound division is how stacked it is. And I think Diego Sanchez is probably next in line for a title shot against B.J. It's a great fight.” UFC President Dana White reaffirms his plan during the UFC 101 post-fight press conference to bring surging lightweight Diego Sanchez into a championship bout
Diego Sanchez eager to fight BJ Penn vs Kenny Florian winner (Video) (8/3/2009 5:45:39 AM)
Sanchez Eager to Fight Penn-Florian Winner (8/3/2009 3:12:35 AM)
Diego Sanchez will be watching UFC 101’s lightweight title fight between B.J. Penn and Kenny Florian closer than anyone
Sanchez Eager to Fight Penn-Florian Winner (8/3/2009 3:12:35 AM)
Diego Sanchez will be watching UFC 101’s lightweight title fight between B.J. Penn and Kenny Florian closer than anyone
Diego Sanchez to face winner of Penn-Florian (7/13/2009 6:09:14 AM)
Diego Sanchez will have the opportunity to scout his next opponent fight in the luxury of a ringside seat at UFC 101. Sanchez told FanHouse at the UFC Fan Expo over the weekend in Las Vegas that he will take on the winner of the BJ Penn-Kenny Florian title fight happening on Aug. 8 in Philadelphia. read more
Quick Hits: Luiz Cane Wants to Fight Rich Franklin, Bobby Lashley to Fight in September, Diego Sanch (7/3/2009 7:23:54 AM)
Luiz Cane says he'd like to fight fellow light heavyweight contender Rich Franklin, heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley will next fight in September, and Diego Sanchez will get the next lightweight title shot against the BJ Penn-Kenny Florian. For the latest MMA news check out MMAFrenzy.com's Quick Hits...
UFC News: Report: Diego Sanchez Next In Line For Shot At 155lb Title (7/1/2009 5:46:59 PM)
Report: Diego Sanchez Next In Line For Shot At 155lb Title
Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida bout from June 20 TUF Finale added to ‘Ultimate 100' vote (6/29/2009 8:18:44 AM)
With UFC 100 less than two weeks away, Spike TV is presenting a five-part special, highlighting the 100 greatest UFC fights in history, as voted on by the fans. Voting is currently underway over at Spike.com (Ultimate100.spike.com) or by clicking here. Fans can choose their top 100 fights from an extensive list of bouts selected by
MMA Fastball: Diego Sanchez deserves a title shot (6/29/2009 6:12:51 AM)
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Sanchez Edges Guida In An Instant Classic (6/29/2009 1:47:35 AM)
(UPDATED WITH VIDEOS) He may have earned a title shot on Saturday night, but not without an absolute war, as Diego Sanchez earned a split decision win over Clay Guida inthe main event of The Ultimate Fighter Finale...
Diego Sanchez Stakes His Claim For Ufc Gold (6/29/2009 1:47:34 AM)
Diego Sanchez used some fancy MMA math to lay out his claim to being the number one lightweight contender in the UFC, but he's ready to vacate that position and move on to UFC gold...
Ultimate Fighter 9 Fighter Salaries; Diego Tops (6/29/2009 1:47:34 AM)
The fighter salaries for The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Finale topped $600,000 with all of the bonuses included. Diego Sanchez led the pack...
Kenny Florian: Diego Sanchez should be careful what he wishes for (6/28/2009 6:58:19 AM)
Props: BostonHerald.com Quoteworthy: “That’s a I’ve wanted for a long time now. (Sanchez) should definitely be careful what he wishes for. If he thinks the same thing is going to happen, or I’m the same fighter at the same experience level, he’s going to be in for a surprise. I think he’s going to be saying,
Video: Diego Sanchez Says He’ll Be Ready To Fight For Title in August If Needed (6/24/2009 7:03:39 AM)
Sanchez Pockets $90K at TUF 9 Finale (6/22/2009 2:07:50 PM)
Lightweight contender Diego Sanchez banked an event-high $90,000 -- including a $45,000 win bonus -- after his memorable three-round scrap with Clay Guida
Sanchez Pockets $90K at TUF 9 Finale (6/22/2009 2:07:50 PM)
Lightweight contender Diego Sanchez banked an event-high $90,000 -- including a $45,000 win bonus -- after his memorable three-round scrap with Clay Guida
Sanchez and Stevenson Top Earners at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale (6/22/2009 8:51:58 AM)
Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson, who both recorded victories on Saturday at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, topped the list of official salaries for the event, which were released today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Sanchez earned $90,000 for his main event win over Clay Guida ($23,000), while Stevenson received $70,000 by topping Nate Diaz ($20,000) in the first bout of the Spike-televised main card.
Diego Sanchez has 'tremendous respect' for Clay Guida (6/22/2009 1:04:17 AM)
Diego Sanchez gained himself a "blood brother" in Clay Guida Saturday night following their intense three-round battle as headliners of "The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale" in Las Vegas. On his way to a split decision win, Sanchez dominated Guida in the opening round, which included a near-finish with a head kick. read more
TUF 9 Notebook: Sanchez Rattles Saber (6/21/2009 1:52:36 PM)
Before he moves on to a challenge of far greater significance -- perhaps a crack at B.J. Penn or Kenny Florian for the UFC lightweight championship -- Diego Sanchez paused to credit one of the few men who can match his relentlessness
TUF 9 Notebook: Sanchez Rattles Saber (6/21/2009 1:52:36 PM)
Before he moves on to a challenge of far greater significance -- perhaps a crack at B.J. Penn or Kenny Florian for the UFC lightweight championship -- Diego Sanchez paused to credit one of the few men who can match his relentlessness
MMA Top 10 Lightweights: Eddie Alvarez, Diego Sanchez Impress (6/21/2009 11:30:00 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce, BellatorIt was a big weekend for the lightweights in MMA, with Eddie Alvarez winning the Bellator lightweight tournament on Friday night (above) and Diego Sanchez beating Clay Guida by split decision in a fight of the year candidate Saturday at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.So what's next for Alvarez and Sanchez? Bellator will have to work hard to attract some top-notch lightweights to challenge Alvarez in their second season (I'm hoping they sign Joachim Hansen), while Sanchez thinks he's earned a shot at the UFC lightweight belt (but I think he should fight Gray Maynard first). My list of the Top 10 lightweights in MMA is below.1. B.J. Penn2. Kenny Florian3. Shinya Aoki4. Eddie Alvarez5. Joachim Hansen6. Gray Maynard7. Frank Edgar8. Diego Sanchez9. Sean Sherk10. Josh Thomson The big lightweight fights coming up this summer include Shinya Aoki vs. Vitor Ribeiro at Dream 10 on July 20, B.J. Penn vs. Kenny Florian at UFC 101 on August 8, and Jos
Sanchez Nips Guida by Split Decision (6/21/2009 7:35:57 AM)
Clay Guida made Diego Sanchez earn his lightweight stripes
Sanchez Nips Guida by Split Decision (6/21/2009 7:35:57 AM)
Clay Guida made Diego Sanchez earn his lightweight stripes
UFC Awards “Fight of the Night” Bonuses to Sanchez, Guida, Lytle, Burns, Stevenson, and Diaz (6/20/2009 6:56:53 PM)
The UFC awarded a surprising-but-deserved three "Fight of the Night" awards on Saturday to Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida, Chris Lytle and Kevin Burns, and Joe Stevenson and Nate Diaz for their entertaining performaces at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, which took place at The Pearl in Las Vegas and aired live on Spike TV. All six "Fight of the Night" winners, along with Jason Dent who earned "Submission of the Night" and Tomasz Drwal who was awarded "Knockout of the Night", received $25,000 bonuses.
TUF 9 Finale Results: Sanchez Edges Guida in Three-Round War; Wilks and Pearson Win TUF Tourneys (6/20/2009 6:00:00 PM)
Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida delivered on their Fight of the Year hype, engaging in a three-round war in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale on Saturday that saw Sanchez edge Guida by split decision on the judge's scorcards. The rest of the card failed to disappoint either as Chris Lytle and Kevin Burns traded blows in a bout that deserved Fight of the Night before being upstaged by Sanchez and Guida, Joe Stevenson looked impressive in topping Nate Diaz by unanimous decision in a technical battle, and welterweight James Wilks and lightweight Ross Perason were crowned The Ultimate Fighter 9 champions with victories on the Spike-televised main card.
TUF 9 Finale video preview with Diego Sanchez, DeMarques Johnson, James Wilks and Michael Bisping (6/20/2009 5:34:48 AM)
Sanchez, Guida on Weight for TUF 9 Finale (6/19/2009 8:11:52 PM)
The UFC held its official weigh-ins Friday at the Key West Ballroom inside The Pearl in Las Vegas. Lightweight contenders Clay Guida (155) and Diego Sanchez (156) successfully made weight, making official their bout for Saturday’s Spike TV-televised card
Sanchez, Guida on Weight for TUF 9 Finale (6/19/2009 8:11:52 PM)
The UFC held its official weigh-ins Friday at the Key West Ballroom inside The Pearl in Las Vegas. Lightweight contenders Clay Guida (155) and Diego Sanchez (156) successfully made weight, making official their bout for Saturday’s Spike TV-televised card
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez Talks TUF 9 Finale Bout With Clay Guida (6/19/2009 7:59:13 PM)
Video: Diego Sanchez Talks TUF 9 Finale Bout With Clay Guida
Diego Sanchez: I'm the No. 1 lightweight contender right now (6/19/2009 7:50:58 PM)
Love him or hate him, UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez (20-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) deserves your respect. The mercurial "Nightmare" followed his "TUF" winning performance with five-straight wins in the UFC's welterweight division. Now on the eve of his TUF 9 Finale main-event bout with Clay Guida (25-9 MMA, 5-3 UFC) at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Sanchez says he also deserves a shot at the UFC lightweight title.
Diego Sanchez: I'm the No. 1 contender right now (6/19/2009 7:50:58 PM)
Love him or hate him, UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez (20-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) deserves your respect. The mercurial "Nightmare" followed his "TUF" winning performance with five-straight wins in the UFC's welterweight division. Now on the eve of his TUF 9 Finale main-event bout with Clay Guida (25-9 MMA, 5-3 UFC) at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Sanchez says he also deserves a shot at the UFC lightweight title.
Fight of the Day: Diego Sanchez vs. Rene Kronvold (6/19/2009 3:04:00 PM)
TUF 9 Finale Weigh-In Results: Guida and Sanchez on Weight for Main Event (6/19/2009 1:07:19 PM)
Lightweight headliners Clay Guida (155) and Diego Sanchez (156) successfully made weight on Friday at the weigh-ins for The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, as did TUF 9 welterweight finalists DaMarques Johnson (170) and James Wilks (171) and lightweight finalists Ross Pearson (156). The event takes place on Saturday at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, the same venue which hosted today's weigh-ins, and airs live on Spike TV beginning at 9pm ET.
TUF 9 Finale Weigh-In Results: Guida and Sanchez on Weight for Main Event (6/19/2009 1:07:19 PM)
Lightweight headliners Clay Guida (155) and Diego Sanchez (156) successfully made weight on Friday at the weigh-ins for The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, as did TUF 9 welterweight finalists DaMarques Johnson (170) and James Wilks (171) and lightweight finalists Ross Pearson (156). The event takes place on Saturday at The Pearl at The Palms in Las
Diego Sanchez: Clay Guida Is Just Another Step (6/19/2009 12:59:44 PM)
Although he insists that he's not overlooking his opponent, Diego Sanchez says Clay Guida is just another step towards the UFC lightweight championship...
The Method to Diego Sanchez's Perceived Madness (6/19/2009 9:02:00 AM)
Mike Russell, UFC - American comedic actor Oscar Levant once quipped, "There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line."Those who don't know Diego Sanchez beyond what they've seen of him on TV or read about him in magazines or on the Internet might very well say he too has, at the very least, blurred the border between the two. Yet despite how the media has portrayed him since he appeared on and won the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter series, Sanchez comes off more normal than some might expect in a one-on-one conversation.
Air Supply: Diego Sanchez ready to push the pace against Clay Guida at TUF 9 Finale (Video) (6/19/2009 3:10:19 AM)
UFC News: Video: Diego Sanchez Talks TUF 9 Finale Bout With Clay Guida (6/18/2009 3:29:20 PM)
Video: Diego Sanchez Talks TUF 9 Finale Bout With Clay Guida
Diego Calls Out Florian, Says "I'm #1 Contender" (6/18/2009 1:59:46 PM)
Lightweight Diego Sanchez wasn't shy about his future plans in the 155-pound division Thursday when he made a surprise appearance on a media teleconference...
Nightmare revisited: Diego Sanchez TUF 9 Finale interview exclusive with MMAmania.com (6/18/2009 11:57:17 AM)
A nightmare is a dream that causes an unpleasant emotional response for the sleeper, typically fear or horror, as well as being in situations of extreme danger, or the sensations of pain, bad events, falling, drowning or even death. For the UFC's lightweight fighters, that pretty much sums up the arrival of Diego Sanchez to the
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale fights confirmed for ‘Sanchez vs Guida’ on June 20 (6/18/2009 7:40:31 AM)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today confirmed the final bouts for its upcoming Spike TV event scheduled for “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, June 20. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale will feature a lightweight scrap between Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida, as well as a co main event
TUF 9 Finale: Diego Sanchez training for Clay Guida fight (6/17/2009 5:53:00 PM)
UFC News: Video: Clay Guida Has Message For Diego Sanchez (6/17/2009 11:59:17 AM)
Video: Clay Guida Has Message For Diego Sanchez
UFC Quick Quote: Clay Guida deserves a title shot after he ‘runs through’ Diego Sanchez (6/17/2009 7:38:42 AM)
“After I win my fourth in a row against Diego Sanchez ' and that will be my third straight win against a former Ultimate Fighter champion ' I think I deserve a title shot. But in the UFC, that's a privilege. In the UFC, they don't just give away title shots. You have to earn
UFC News: Video: Clay Guida Has Message For Diego Sanchez (6/16/2009 8:59:16 AM)
Video: Clay Guida Has Message For Diego Sanchez
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale weigh-in event details and information for ‘Sanchez vs Guida’ (6/15/2009 9:00:47 AM)
The official weigh-in event for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale is set to take place from “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, June 19. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 pm local time. Saturday's event will feature a lightweight scrap between Diego Sanchez and
Diego Sanchez promoted to BJJ brown belt (6/4/2009 8:03:02 AM)
UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez on Monday received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Saulo Ribeiro. "I am honored to finally be part of REAL Gracie BJJ after Royler Gracie tied my brown belt after Saulo promoted me," Sanchez said. "The icing on the cake was that my hero Rickson Gracie was there watching me and congratulated me."  Sanchez is scheduled to face Clay Guida in the main event of "The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale" on June 20 in Las Vegas.
Rickson in da house! Diego Sanchez headlines TUF 9 finale as a BJJ brown belt (6/3/2009 4:42:12 AM)
Yesterday, I became an official Saulo Ribeiro Brown Belt. I am honored to finally be a part of REAL Gracie BJJ after Royler Gracie tied my brown belt after Saulo promoted me. The icing on the cake was that my hero Rickson Gracie was there watching me and congratulated me!!! Newly-minted Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt Diego
UFC News: Sean Sherk Looks To Get Back In Title Hunt, Talks Diego Sanchez (5/11/2009 2:34:55 PM)
Sean Sherk Looks To Get Back In Title Hunt, Talks Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez on Clay Guida TUF 9 Finale fight (Video) (5/5/2009 4:48:28 AM)
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Diego Sanchez and Ryan Bader video on the transition from wrestler to striker (4/30/2009 10:06:48 AM)
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Diego Sanchez video on Clay Guida TUF 9 Finale fight and so much more (4/25/2009 2:58:57 AM)
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UFC News: Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida Official For TUF 9 Finale 6/20 (3/31/2009 12:33:00 PM)
Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida Official For TUF 9 Finale 6/20
UFC News: Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida Official For TUF 9 Finale 6/20 (3/30/2009 6:02:57 PM)
Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida Official For TUF 9 Finale 6/20
Sean Sherk still itching to fight Diego Sanchez (Video) (3/17/2009 2:40:02 AM)
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UFC News: Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida To Headline TUF 9 Finale (3/5/2009 1:16:51 PM)
Diego Sanchez Vs. Clay Guida To Headline TUF 9 Finale
Diego Sanchez Vs Clay Guida Head Tuf 9 Finale (3/5/2009 7:48:26 AM)
Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida have reportedly agreed to headline The Ultimate Fighter season nine finale on June 20 in Las Vegas...
Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida to Headline TUF 9 Finale (3/5/2009 7:13:25 AM)
The finale for season 9 of “The Ultimate Fighter” is beginning to grow. Earlier this week it was reported that Anthony Johnson would be facing John Howard in a welterweight battle. Today it ...
Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida to headline TUF 9 Finale on June 20 (3/5/2009 3:43:33 AM)
Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida will collide in a lightweight clash at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 9 Finale, which will headline the Spike TV special from “The Pearl” at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 20, according to Sherdog.com. Sanchez recently made his highly anticipated 155-pound debut against Joe Stevenson in the
Donut-eating Diego Sanchez UFC 95 video post fight with BJ Penn on his mind (2/25/2009 4:11:47 AM)
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SDS: Sanchez and Mike C. (2/25/2009 2:14:11 AM)
Diego Sanchez and Mike Ciesnolevicz joined the SDS on Wednesday
Stevenson Reflects On Ufc 95 Loss To Sanchez (2/22/2009 10:43:34 AM)
Joe Stevenson talks about his UFC 95 loss to Diego Sanchez, and how he plans to approach his future...
Sanchez Strikes His Way to Victory over Stevenson in Lightweight Debut (2/22/2009 3:03:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Former welterweight contender Diego Sanchez made an immediate statement in his debut at 155 pounds, scoring a hard-fought three round unanimous decision victory over Joe Stevenson in the main event of UFC 95 at the O2 Arena.