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UFC Fan Expo Toronto grappling tourney includes UFC fighter Diego Sanchez (4/14/2011 2:40:00 PM)
UFC officials have announced a star-studded four-man field for a UFC Fan Expo Toronto grappling tournament. The tournament takes place April 29-30 in conjunction with UFC 130 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Competitors include UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez, Canadian grappler Andrew McInnes, American jiu-jitsu champion Ryan Hall, and MMA veteran/Toronto BJJ head instructor Jorge Britto.
Diego Sanchez Headlines Grappling Tourney at UFC Fan Expo in Toronto (4/14/2011 12:00:09 AM)
UFC welterweight contender Diego Sanchez will be part of a featured four-man grappling tournament at the UFC Fan Expo on April 29-30 in Toronto ahead of "UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields."
After UFN 24 win, Johny Hendricks (respectfully) wants Diego Sanchez next (3/28/2011 9:00:00 PM)
Following a UFC Fight Night 24 victory and $55,000 "Knockout of the Night" bonus, Johny Hendricks underwent his customary post-fight shave and now plans to take a few days off before he's back in the gym. But as he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio, he knows whom he wants next. "The guy I've been looking at and we've been talking about - and the guy is really tough and been around the block for a while and fought some of the toughest guys in the classes - is Diego Sanchez," he said.
Anthony Johnson Open to John Howard, Johny Hendricks Wants Diego Sanchez After UFN 24 Wins (3/28/2011 11:52:23 AM)
Fresh off wins this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 24, welterweights Anthony Johnson and Johny Hendricks already know who they'd like to take on next.Johnson is open to a grudge match with John Howard that had been planned for last March, while Hendricks hopes to face Diego Sanchez.
Sanchez Expected Easy Takedowns Against Kampmann (3/14/2011 6:45:58 AM)
Diego Sanchez found a way to outpoint Martin Kampmann at UFC Live 3, but he wasn’t able to execute his strategy.
"UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann" replays air tonight on Versus (3/10/2011 2:35:00 PM)
A week after its initial airing, Versus tonight airs replays of "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann." The replays are set for 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) and midnight ET. The March 3 event took place at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville and featured a hotly contested welterweight headliner between Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann suspended indefinitely following UFC on Versus 3 (3/7/2011 5:30:00 PM)
The initial list of suspensions excluded the main event because the KBWA was waiting on the results of a follow-up examination on both Sanchez and Kampmann from the event's on-site doctor. MMAjunkie.com has learned that the commission is still waiting on the results of the follow-up, according to KBWA Board Administrator Angela Robertson, and the headliners' initial suspension may be lifted. As it stands, Sanchez and Kampmann are out indefinitely. Sanchez's left orbital bone must be cleared by a maxillofacial surgeon before he is OK to compete.
UFC on Versus 3 Medical Suspensions: Sanchez, Kampmann Among Five Suspended (3/7/2011 7:48:21 AM)
Medical suspensions have been handed down from Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event in Louisville, with headliners Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann sidelined indefinitely.CB Dollaway, Thiago Tavares, and Todd Brown were also suspended 60 days after suffering knockout losses.
"Crazy" UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez featured on ESPN's "SportsNation" (3/5/2011 6:50:00 PM)
UFC welterweight contender Diego Sanchez may be crazy, but he made it to ESPN. The self-billed "worldwide leader in sports" addresses the occasional MMA topic, and Sanchez's thrilling win over Martin Kampmann at Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event was notable enough to feature prominently on the all-sports channel. On Friday's edition of "SportsNation," the daily fan-driven program hosted a poll entitled "Bloody Beatdown" asked a simple question: Was Sanchez's performance courageous or crazy. The results were mixed but leaned towards the insane end of the spectrum.
UFC on Versus 3's Diego Sanchez "feeling the pure ecstasy of having a war" (3/4/2011 8:00:00 AM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Say what you want about his controversial decision victory; Diego Sanchez said he proved he's got plenty of heart. In the headliner of Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., Sanchez bested Martin Kampmann on points in a three-round slugfest. "I'm feeling the pure ecstasy of having a war," Sanchez said after the Versus-televised fight.
UFC on Versus 3 bonuses: Sanchez, Kampman net $160K bonuses (Updated) (3/4/2011 4:15:00 AM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, Shane Roller and Brian Bowles each earned "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Thursday's "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann" event. Sanchez and Kampmann each earned whopping $160,000 bonuses for "Fight of the Night" honors. Roller, who earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, and Bowles, who got the "Submission of the Night" bonus, each took home $40,000.
UFC on Versus 3 bonuses: Sanchez, Kampman net $60K, Roller, Bowles take $40K (3/4/2011 4:15:00 AM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, Shane Roller and Brian Bowles each earned "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Thursday's "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann" event. Sanchez and Kampmann earned $60,000 for "Fight of the Night" honors. Roller, who earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, and Bowles, who got the "Submission of the Night" bonus, each took home $40,000. UFC president Dana White informed MMAjunkie.com of the winners and amounts prior to the evening's post-event press conference at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
UFC on Versus 3 main-card results: Sanchez outlasts Kampmann in three-round thriller (3/4/2011 4:10:00 AM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - For perennial UFC contender Diego Sanchez, a main-card slot with Martin Kampmann proved anything but a dream. The man formerly known as "The Nightmare" ran into a buzzsaw in Danish striker Martin Kampmann, who proved impossible to take down throughout a thrilling 15-minute affair. Nevertheless, Sanchez's relentless forward movement and constant brawling eventually netted the bloody, battered welterweight a unanimous-decision victory.
Bloodied Sanchez Outpoints Kampmann (3/3/2011 11:59:59 PM)
An electrifying and bloody welterweight war of attrition went to the judges, and they sided with Diego Sanchez. Sanchez survived the considerable skills of the world-ranked Martin Kampmann and posted a controversial unanimous decision over the Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts representative in the UFC Live 3 main event
Sanchez’s Coach: ‘Diego Definitely Deserves that Win’ (3/3/2011 10:39:20 PM)
While fans and media may debate the decision rendered in the main event of UFC on Versus 3, at least one man besides the three cageside judges believes that Diego Sanchez did enough to beat Martin Kampmann on Saturday night.
UFC on Versus 3's Kampmann says loss to Shields prepped him for Sanchez bout (3/3/2011 8:20:00 PM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Usually, Martin Kampmann is all business in front of cameras and microphones. He talks about his upcoming fight, what he's done to prepare for it, and what he generally plans to do when he gets in the cage. It's pretty hard to get past that. He's not one for the pro wrestling vibe. Kampmann stayed low-key for much of his pre-fight chat with reporters about his fight tonight with Diego Sanchez at UFC on Versus 3. But it also seemed like he had something he wanted to get off his chest - namely, his disappointment with his previous performance at UFC 121 against Jake Shields.
Sanchez vs. Kampmann earns “Fight of the Night” at UFC on Versus 3: Bowles and Roller also Receive B (3/3/2011 8:06:05 PM)
Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez fought to a bloody and controversial decision Thursday night to earn "Fight of the Night" and $60,000 a piece for their efforts. Shane Roller earned $40,000 for his knockout of Thiago Tavares and Brian Bowles picked up $40,000 for his guillotine choke of Damacio Page.
UFC on Versus 3 Results Recap: Sanchez Edges Kampmann, Munoz Stuns Dollaway (3/3/2011 6:22:17 PM)
Diego Sanchez edged Martin Kampmann in the main event of Thursday's UFC on Versus 3event in Louisville, Kentucky.Mark Munoz knocked out fellow middleweight CB Dollaway in just 54-seconds in the card's co-main event.
Greg Jackson helped UFC on Versus 3's Diego Sanchez reclaim his "predator style" (3/3/2011 2:30:00 PM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After a pair of high-profile losses, onetime top contender Diego Sanchez was left wondering what had gone wrong. The welterweight's move to lightweight ended in a title loss to then-champ B.J. Penn, and after returning to 170 pounds, he looked uninspired in a decision defeat to John Hathaway. But a former trainer finally pulled aside tonight's UFC on Versus 3 headliner and asked the obvious question: "Diego, what are you doing?"
Diego Sanchez - Estilo reinventado na velha casa (3/3/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Earning It with Diego Sanchez (3/3/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC on Versus 3 Live Results for “Sanchez vs. Kampmann” (3/3/2011 3:43:51 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results for tonight's UFC on Versus 3 event beginning at 6pm ET.Headlined by welterweights Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann, live results will begin at 6pm ET for the preliminary card, 8pm ET for the Facebook prelims, and 9pm ET for the Versus-televised main card.
Kampmann Plans to Make Sanchez Pay for Takedown Attempts (3/3/2011 12:40:26 AM)
Diego Sanchez is known for pushing the pace, and that’s exactly what Martin Kampmann expects when they fight March 3 in the main event of “UFC Live 3.”
UFC on Versus 3 weigh-in results: Kampmann (171), Sanchez (171) official (3/2/2011 9:25:00 PM)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann" fighter weigh-ins, and all 22 fighters hit their required marks. Main-event opponents Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez each tipped the scales at 171 pounds for their welterweight matchup, and the remaining competitors all made weight with little issue. Today's festivities took place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. The nearby KFC Yum! Center hosts Thursday's Versus-televised event.
UFC on Versus 3 preview: Headliners Sanchez, Kampmann chasing redemption (3/2/2011 2:15:00 PM)
Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann breaks a usual pattern in UFC matchmaking: winners vs. winners, and losers vs. losers. Sanchez has just experienced a significant turnaround in his six-year octagon career. Kampmann, meanwhile, is coming off a significant loss in his half-decade with the UFC. Although they come from opposite ends of the career spectrum, they share a desire to redeem themselves from past mistakes. As MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco details in our official event preview, a meeting Thursday at UFC on Versus 3 is another step in that direction.
UFC on Versus 3 Weigh-In Results: Sanchez, Kampmann Official for Main Event (3/2/2011 12:02:51 PM)
All 22 fighters made weight for tomorrow's "UFC on Versus 3" event on Wednesday, including welterweight headliners Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann and co-main event middleweights Mark Munoz and CB Dollaway.
UFC on Versus 3: Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann Video Preview (3/2/2011 4:42:38 AM)
Sanchez, Kampann on Target for UFC Live 3 (3/1/2011 11:59:55 PM)
Little margin for error exists in the cutthroat UFC welterweight division, a fact which hangs over the heads of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 1 winner Diego Sanchez and the world-ranked Martin Kampmann as their paths cross. Sanchez tipped the scales at 171 pounds for his battle with Kampmann (171) in the UFC Live 3 main event
UFC on Versus 3 Fight Card Finalized for “Sanchez vs. Kampmann” on Thursday (2/28/2011 7:00:16 PM)
With Erik Koch shifted to face Raphael Assuncao later this month at UFC 128, the UFC has finalized the lineup for Thursday's UFC on Versus 3 event in Louisville, Kentucky, including a main event between welterweights Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann.
Diego Sanchez Staying at Welterweight, Drops “Nightmare” Nickname Ahead of UFC on Versus 3 (2/23/2011 4:00:33 AM)
Please do not refer to UFC welterweight contender Diego Sanchez as "The Nightmare" any longer. According to the Ultimate Fighter Season One winner, there is no more need for the "Nightmare"-moniker or any other nickname for that matter.
UFC on Versus 3's Diego Sanchez says he's staying in welterweight division (2/22/2011 8:40:00 PM)
One-time lightweight contender Diego Sanchez says his days in the lightweight division are over. After a three-fight stint at 155 pounds that culminated in a December 2009 title shot against then-champion B.J. Penn, Sanchez will stay in a welterweight division in which he spent the bulk of his professional career. "The options are closed for me to ever go down to 155 (pounds) again," Sanchez said during a conference call in support of his headlining fight with Martin Kampmann at "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann."
UFC on Versus 3's Diego Sanchez says he'll stay in the welterweight division (2/22/2011 8:40:00 PM)
One-time lightweight contender Diego Sanchez says his days in the lightweight division are over. After a three-fight stint at 155 pounds that culminated in a December 2009 title shot against then-champion B.J. Penn, Sanchez will stay in a welterweight division in which he spent the bulk of his professional career. "The options are closed for me to ever go down to 155 (pounds) again," Sanchez said during a conference call in support of his headlining fight with Martin Kampmann at "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann."
"UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampann" official for March 3 in Louisville (1/6/2011 7:25:00 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championships' Kentucky debut now is official. As MMAjunkie.com first reported this past month and officials today formally announced, "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampann" takes place March 3 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. The Versus-televised event features co-headliners of Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann and Mark Munoz vs. C.B. Dollaway.
Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann likely UFC on Versus 3 main event (12/8/2010 6:05:00 PM)
A bout between welterweight contenders Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann is set for UFC on Versus 3 and likely will headline the show. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the booking with sources close to the fighter. The Versus-televised event takes place Thursday, March 3, though a location and venue haven't been finalized.
Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann Headlines UFC on Versus 3 in March (12/8/2010 8:23:07 AM)
A matchup between welterweight contenders Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann is set for UFC on Versus 3 and is expected to headline the March 3 event at a location to-be-determined.
UFC's Diego Sanchez prefers move back to lightweight, but career comes first (11/4/2010 1:20:00 PM)
Following a triumphant win over Paulo Thiago at this past month's UFC 121 event, Diego Sanchez said he'd be fine competing in the lightweight or welterweight division. Now, he's leaning more toward 155 pounds, but the most important thing is getting a second crack at a UFC title - and any belt will do. "I'd probably prefer 155 (pounds), but my one goal is to win the title, Sanchez told MMAjunkie.com.
For Greg Jackson, Sanchez Win Was Like Old Times (10/26/2010 12:14:24 PM)
Five minutes into his UFC 121 bout Saturday against Paulo Thiago, Diego Sanchez was approaching his third consecutive loss.
With UFC 121 win, refocused Diego Sanchez may compete in two divisions (10/24/2010 9:40:00 AM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez, five months made all the difference in the world. Following Sanchez's one-sided decision loss to British welterweight prospect John Hathaway at May's UFC 114 event, UFC president Dana White suggested "Nightmare" might be best served migrating back down to 155 pounds. But after Sanchez's UFC 121 win over Paulo Thiago, White said the fighter again looks like a monster at welterweight and should turn his focus there. Sanchez has a different perspective.
With UFC 121 win, refocused Diego Sanchez says he may compete in two divisions (10/24/2010 9:40:00 AM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez, five months made all the difference in the world. Following Sanchez's one-sided decision loss to British welterweight prospect John Hathaway at May's UFC 114 event, UFC president Dana White suggested "Nightmare" might be best served migrating back down to 155 pounds. But after Sanchez turned in one of the grittiest performances of his career in a UFC 121 win over Paulo Thiago, White said the former winner of "The Ultimate Fighter" looks again like a monster at welterweight and should turn his focus there. Sanchez has a different perspective: Why not take them both on?
UFC 121 bonuses: Velasquez, Roberts, Sanchez and Thiago claim $70K bonuses (10/24/2010 4:55:00 AM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Cain Velasquez, Daniel Roberts, Diego Sanchez and Paulo Thaigo each earned $70,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" event. Velasquez earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Roberts picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Sanchez and Thiago shared "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while at UFC 121's post-event press conference.
UFC 121 Bonuses: Velasquez, Sanchez, Thiago, Roberts Earn $70K Awards (10/24/2010 3:22:11 AM)
Cain Velasquez, Diego Sanchez, Paulo Thiago, and Daniel Roberts each earned $70,000 fight night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" event. UFC 121 drew a sellout crowd of 14,856 to the Honda Center in Anaheim, California for a $2.15 million live gate.
Soul Searching Leads Sanchez Home, to Thiago at UFC 121 (10/23/2010 1:10:08 AM)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Diego Sanchez’s recent career epiphany began with a right knee to the face. What followed was some soul searching, a renewed sense of commitment and a homecoming of sorts.
Diego Sanchez – Still Some Scares Left in the Nightmare (10/19/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Undefeated John Hathaway Remains Grounded (10/15/2010 7:06:55 PM)
Despite rapidly rising through the ranks, undefeated and counting a win over Diego Sanchez, Briton John Hathaway remains solidly grounded heading into his fight at UFC 120...
UFC 120's John Hathaway: Mike Pyle is a step up from Diego Sanchez (10/9/2010 3:25:00 PM)
John Hathaway hardly bats an eye when he hears Mike Pyle's promise to teach him a lesson at UFC 120. However, Hathaway does take issue with his opponent's claim that he's been given a few free lunches on his way up the UFC welterweight ladder. In a recent appearance on MMAjunkie.com Radio, Pyle said Hathaway's biggest win to date, a unanimous decision over former lightweight contender Diego Sanchez at UFC 114, wasn't that big of a deal, literally.
Sanchez Reunites with Jackson’s Academy (8/24/2010 10:25:09 AM)
It was in April that Diego Sanchez first held a news conference to announce his plans to return to Albuquerque, N.M., to live and train. The theme that day was simple: "A Return to the Roots."
Sanchez Vs. Thiago Face Off At Ufc 121 (8/19/2010 8:36:53 PM)
UFC 121 continues to add big fights to the October 23 card, and the latest will see "Ultimate Fighter" season 1 winner Diego Sanchez back in action facing Paulo Thiago in a welterweight contest for the Anaheim, CA card...
Diego Sanchez Returns To Team Greg Jackson (8/19/2010 8:36:13 PM)
The Nightmare has returned to his roots. Former "Ultimate Fighter" winner Diego Sanchez has returned to Team Greg Jackson as a member of the team, and has already begun training with the squad as of Tuesday...