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Diego Sanchez claims he took Mickey Gall’s virginity
This Saturday, on the main card of UFC 239, Diego Sanchez will return to action against Michael Chiesa. He’ll do so with an impressive TKO victory over Mickey Gall in the rear-view mirror. Speaking on a recent episode of MMA Junkie Radio, Sanchez gave a retrospective assessment of his defeat of Gall, and let’s just […]
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UFC 239 | Mike Winkeljohn says the future is still bright for Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez has rejuvenated his career as of late. The 37-year-old has been fighting professionally since 2002 and in the UFC since 2005. And, throughout his career, he has beaten some of the top names in the sport and even fought for the UFC title against B.J. Penn at UFC 107. Now, the veteran is […]
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UFC 239 | Michael Chiesa believes he will hand Diego Sanchez his first submission loss
Don’t call it a legend tour. Michael Chiesa is set to fight longtime veteran of the sport, Diego Sanchez at UFC 239. And, after beating another veteran in Carlos Condit last time out, many are saying he is fighting legends of the sport. But, the 31-year-old makes it very clear, Sanchez is not a washed-up […]
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Diego Sanchez says he is striving to become the greatest of all time
Diego Sanchez has been fighting in the UFC since 2005 where he won The Ultimate Fighter 1 at middleweight. Since then, the 37-year-old has beaten the likes of Kenny Florian, Joe Riggs, Clay Guida, and Nick Diaz among others. But, the veteran of the sport says he is not close to being done fighting. Rather, […]
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Diego Sanchez leaves longtime gym Jackson-Wink after getting “no love”
Diego Sanchez has cut ties with his former training home, Jackson-Wink MMA after not receiving the training he requires. Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico is considered one of the top MMA training centres in the world and has been the training home of many exceptional fighters. Diego Sanchez is no exception and has been […]
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Michael Chiesa vs Diego Sanchez in the works for UFC 239
At UFC 232 to close out 2018, we saw a late candidate for submission of the year when The Ultimate Fighter season 15 winner, Michael Chiesa (15-4) locked in a kimura that handed former UFC interim welterweight champion, Carlos Condit his fifth straight defeat. A few months later early into the new year, we also […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Alex Morono hoping to fight Diego Sanchez next
Alex Morono is now ready to call fighters out after being called out for his last fight. Morono, who is coming off of a first-round win over Zak Ottow is ready to fight a legend in the sport in Diego Sanchez. “There are so many guys I want to fight but we are really going […]
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Mickey Gall offers explanation for lopsided UFC 235 loss to Diego Sanchez
On Saturday night, on the undercard of UFC 235, Mickey Gall returned to the Octagon to battle one of the most experienced fighters in UFC history, The Ultimate Fighter Season One winner Diego Sanchez. Despite being labelled as the betting favorite heading into this fight, Mickey Gall was soundly walloped by his exponentially more experienced […]
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VIDEO | Diego Sanchez shows off bite mark from UFC 235 fight with Mickey Gall
A welterweight bout between former UFC title challenger Diego Sanchez and Mickey Gall took place on the prelims of last night’s UFC 235 event. Gall and Sanchez were engaged in some heated exchanges in the lead up to their scrap, making the fight one of the most highly anticipated contests on the card. Sanchez pressured […]
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Pros react to Diego Sanchez stopping Mickey Gall at UFC 235
A welterweight scrap between bitter rivals Diego Sanchez and Mickey Gall took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. Sanchez entered tonight’s fight with some momentum, having defeated Craig White in his most recent performance at UFC 228. Meanwhile, Mickey Gall was last seen in action at August’s UFC event […]
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After multiple callouts, Mickey Gall gets desired fight with Diego Sanchez
Over the last few months, UFC welterweight prospect Mickey Gall has made several callouts of The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez. “The one I want the most is, I like Diego Sanchez,” Gall told ESPN recently. “The guy is a fucking legend, I’d love to fight Diego Sanchez. So that’s the one I’m […]
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Days after UFC 228 win, Diego Sanchez hints at “fight news soon”
Last weekend, on the undercard of the action-packed UFC 228 card, the Ultimate Fighter season one winner Diego Sanchez turned back the clock with a dominant decision defeat of British welterweight Craig White. With this win, Diego Sanchez took a big step toward the final goal of his MMA career — to win a UFC […]
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UFC 228 Results: Diego Sanchez dominates Craig White at UFC 228 (Highlights)
A welterweight fight featuring former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez taking on Craig White served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims in Dallas. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during […]
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VIDEO | Craig White kisses opponent Diego Sanchez at the UFC 228 weigh-ins
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez will return to the octagon tonight in Dallas for a welterweight fight with Craig White. During yesterday’s ceremonial UFC 228 weigh-ins, Craig White surprised Sanchez and all of the fans watching when he proceeded to kiss Diego on the nose during their staredown. Check out the “magical” moment […]
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Diego Sanchez still hoping for UFC title win: “It’s my time”
Diego Sanchez is currently on a two-fight losing streak, having been knocked out by Matt Brown and Al Iaquinta in his last two bouts. Don’t think for a second that means he’s nearing the end of the road, however. As Diego Sanchez gears up for his UFC 228 showdown with England’s Craig White, he feels […]
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Diego Sanchez continues to go after Donald Cerrone: “You’re not my homie anymore”
On Wednesday afternoon, on the latest episode of the JRE MMA show, perennial UFC lightweight and welterweight contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone buried his long-time team, Jackson-Wink MMA. Cerrone unleashed particularly incendiary comments about coach Mike Winkeljohn, and wrestling coach Chad Smith. One of the first people to jump to the aid of coaches Winkeljohn and Smith […]
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Diego Sanchez defends JacksonWink after Donald Cerrone’s comments
Earlier today, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone revealed all about how he feels things have gone south in regard to his longtime…former…home base. As one might expect, this wasn’t going to sit well with some people. Those who still are with JacksonWink MMA in particular. Being a longtime staple when it comes to the gyms homegrown fighters, […]
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Diego Sanchez Calls For 165-Pound Superfight Between Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre
Thanks to Conor McGregor, in part due to Frankie Edgar’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz, the 165 division has been talked about more recently than it has in the last couple of years. When it was leaked he wanted a 165-pound title during the UFC 222 late replacement back-and-forth, few really believed it. However, Artem Lobov and […]
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VIDEO | Diego Sanchez and Isaac Marquez have a dear friendship that will warm your heart
UFC veteran @DiegoSanchezUFC explains how he began training "The Shermanator" Isaac Marquez and helping him achieve his dream of becoming a fighter ❤️❤️❤️ #TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/7PUAKRGsvS — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 11, 2017 Earlier this month we saw UFC veteran Diego Sanchez back in competition. However, it was not in the UFC. The “Nightmare” stepped into the […]
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Diego Sanchez to Make His Friend’s MMA Dream Come True on Friday
If you follow Diego Sanchez on social media, you may have seen him working with his friend [Isaac “The Shermanator” Marquez. Whether it’s working the pads, teaching some new secret moves, or practicing some ground and pound, Sanchez has been by Marquez’s side ever since he graced the doors of Jackson Wink. However, it was always more […]
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Diego Sanchez: “Any man that takes a blow to the back of the head with that force goes down!”
Diego Sanchez believes that “any man” would have dropped after taking a blow to the back of the head like he did last night at UFC Norfolk. WHAT AN ELBOW! Matt Brown KO's Diego Sanchez for the finish at #UFCNorfolk! https://t.co/i7MIUI1rXE — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) November 12, 2017 Diego Sanchez squared off with Matt […]
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Diego Sanchez issues statement after knockout loss to Matt Brown
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s anticipated visit to Norfolk, Virginia, fan favorite brawlers Matt Brown and Diego Sanchez stepped into the cage in an early frontrunner for Fight of the Night honors. While expectations that this bout would be a thriller were justified, it didn’t last long enough to earn […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Matt Brown KO’s Diego Sanchez (VIDEO)
A welterweight scrap between veterans Matt Brown and Diego Sanchez served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk, Virginia. Round one begins and Diego charges out quickly. He lands a right hand and then shoots in for a takedown. Brown works in an elbow as Sanchez wrestles for a single […]
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Matt Brown Thinks Diego Sanchez Retiring With Him Would Be a ‘Great Story’
It came as a surprise when ‘The Immortal’ Matt Brown decided he was going to step away from the sport. He announced that his UFC Norfolk fight with Diego Sanchez would be the last time he steps into the Octagon, officially retiring whether he wins or loses. His exciting fights will be missed, but much […]
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Diego Sanchez returns to welterweight on November 11 against “The Immortal”
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez will return to welterweight on November 11 when he meets “The Immortal” Matt Brown at UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk, Virginia. UFC officials just announced the scrap. Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) vs. @DiegoSanchezUFC added to #UFCNorfolk (November 11th) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/MnKnwQDDQm — Farah Hannoun (@Farah_Hannoun) August 17, 2017 […]
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VIDEO | Joe Lauzon and Diego Sanchez grappling troops
While the UFC hasn’t done a ‘Fight for the Troops’ card recently, UFC lightweight veterans Diego Sanchez and Joe Lauzon recently went over to Iraq and visited with troops. Despite the men having no mats to train, they attempted to assemble rubber floor tiles in a makeshift grappling area. While the floor continues to come […]
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VIDEO | Diego Sanchez helps train Jackson Wink MMA’s newest fighter
Jackson Wink MMA has a new fighter on their team and has already got some great one-on-one training done with UFC veteran Diego Sanchez. Social media videos from former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm and Jackson Wink MMA showed a little preview of Sanchez training with the new member of the team, Isaac “The […]
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Diego Sanchez sends lengthy message to supporters following KO loss
This past weekend, on the main card of ‘UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov’, UFC icon Diego Sanchez returned to the Octagon in hopes of building on his November win over Marcin Held. Unfortunately for Sanchez, who has been known as ‘The Original Ultimate Fighter’ given the fact that he was the inaugural TUF 1 […]