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QUICK TWITT | Diego Sanchez Calls Out Nate Diaz
Just three days removed from his epic battle against Gilbert Melendez, UFC lightweight, Diego Sanchez is calling for his next opponent. Sanchez, who has once beaten the older Diaz brother is now calling for a fight against Nate. Check it out: Im thinking maybe nate diaz for the next fight would be a epic 5 […]
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UFC 166 Bonus Winners: Melendez/Sanchez, Dodson and Ferguson Take Home An Extra $60K
Fight of the Night: Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez In what was a Fight of the Year candidate, both Melendez and Sanchez left it all in the octagon and the crowd enjoyed every single second of it. Melendez may have walked out with his hands raised, but Sanchez’s stock has only gone up after this […]
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Watch Tonight’s UFC 166 Post-Fight Press Conference Live on BJPENN.COM
Immediately following tonight’s ‘UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III’ pay-per-view card, fight fans are invited here to catch the live broadcast of the evening’s post-fight press conference. Get the immediate reactions from tonight’s fighters and UFC President Dana White by tuning in right here at the conclusion of the main event. Use the player […]
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PHOTO | Best Staredowns From Today’s UFC 166 Weigh-Ins
Today’s UFC 166 weigh-ins was full of highly intense staredowns from the fighters. Just look at Sanchez & Melendez(above). If you missed today’s BJPENN.COM live weigh-in broadcast, just check out what you missed below: Cormier vs. Nelson: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos:
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Gilbert Melendez Making First ‘Uncrowned’ Title Defense This Weekend
“I’m looking to make a statement here. I’m looking to make my first uncrowned title defense and really make a statement. I think Diego is a great fighter but me being at my best I think I can make a statement with a dominant performance.” “I think he’s a great fighter, honestly. I think he’s […]
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VIDEO | Countdown to UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos (Full Episode)
All roads lead to Houston as heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former champion Junior Dos Santos prepare to complete their epic title trilogy. If you missed the television airing of ‘Countdown to UFC 166’ have no fear, all three-parts are here for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the Sanchez vs. Melendez portion above, and the other […]
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Diego Sanchez Hoping For Title Shot With Win Over Melendez
“Gilbert Melendez is my golden ticket. I’ve done it before. I fought two fights in 2009 at 155. Straight to the belt. “(Melendez) has never been stopped. He avenged two of his three losses. His only loss is to Benson Henderson in a split decision that I felt went his way, so in a way […]
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Diego Sanchez: I love the way I match-up with Anthony Pettis
Diego Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) made his lightweight debut in February of 2009, this after a 6-2 run in the UFC’s welterweight division. “The Dream” scored back-to-back wins over Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida, which earned him a lightweight title shot against then-champion, B.J. Penn. Unfortunately for fans of “The Dream,” Sanchez was dominated […]
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VIDEO | Diego Sanchez: From Nightmare to the Dream
Hear how UFC 166 lightweight Diego Sanchez escaped his path of self-destruction to find his road to redemption.
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QUICK TWITT | Diego Sanchez Tired Of McGregor Trash Talk, Ready To Scrap In Public
The ‘YES!’ Master, Diego Sanchez, has had enough of the Conor McGregor hype train. Especially after that train stopped in YES town to call him fat sloppy and slow. Things escalated from there: @TheNotoriousMMA i have bigger fish to fry like #1rankedlightweight oct 19, be ready when I see you at fight summit it's on […]
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Diego Sanchez wants Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, or Gilbert Melendez at UFC 164 in Milwaukee
With his first win in his return to Lightweight under his belt, TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is calling out three top-10 fighters for his next fight. “The Dream” made his return to lightweight at UFC On Fuel TV 8 in March, this after going 2-2 while in the UFC’s welterweight […]
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Diego Sanchez Official for UFC 164
UFC lightweight, Diego Sanchez has made it official that his next fight will take place on August 31st, at UFC 164 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: “I talked to Joe Silva yesterday, and he penciled me in for Aug. 31,” No opponent has been signed to face Sanchez who is coming off of […]
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Chris Leben Thinks Diego Sanchez Has Had Too Much Greg Jackson | UFC NEWS
Diego Sanchez made his return to lightweight last weekend with a disappointing performance and split decision win over Takanori Gomi. In the fight, he was certainly not the Diego we’ve all come to enjoy watching. After winning three consecutive Fight Of The Night honors, Diego’s ultra-aggressive style seemed to be missing. UFC middleweight veteran Chris […]
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PHOTO | Gomi Broke Hand In First Round Against Sanchez At UFC On Fuel 8 | UFC NEWS
As if losing a controversial split decision to Diego Sanchez this past weekend wasn’t enough, Takanori Gomi also suffered a broken right hand in the first round of the bout. This means Gomi delivered what many consider the most exceptional performance of his career, with a handicapped hand. Gomi posted a picture of his broken […]
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Diego Wants Nate Diaz Next: I want to be the first to beat both brothers | UFC NEWS
“First of all, I just feel fortunate to be back in the cage and off the injury list and doing what I love. I know I only have so much time left in the sport and I want to make the most of it. “I feel I earned the victory. I went out there, did […]
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UFC on FUEL TV 8 Weigh-In Results: Sanchez Missed The Mark | UFC NEWS
In what will be Sanchez’s first bid back down at lightweight, following an unsuccessful title challenge against BJ Penn, Diego missed the mark and came in heavy for his fight against Takanori Gomi. The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner, packed his bags and moved up to welterweight following his title defeat, but as of late […]
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Diego Sanchez Meets Takanori Gomi at UFC: on Fuel TV 8 | UFC News
UFC fighter Diego Sanchez (23-5) has announced via his twitter that he is fighting Takanori Gomi (34-8, 1 NC) in Japan. The fight will likely take place at the UFC’s March card that is slated for Japan after a successful venture their last February. Here is Sanchez’s tweet announcing the fight: This is Sanchez’s […]
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Brian Stann vs. Wanderlei Silva Slated for UFC on FUEL TV 8 | UFC news
It appears that Brian Stann’s next opponent will be Wanderlei Silva. As confirmed by Diego Sanchez when I asked who Stann’s next opponent would be and also from a tweet sent out by Strikeforce fighter Isaac Valliue-Flagg. No word on whether the fight will take place at middleweight or light-heavyweight. The fight will apparently […]
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Quick Twitt | Diego Sanchez Planning Return To Lightweight | UFC NEWS
Former lightweight number one contender, Diego Sanchez, took to twitter to announce his return to lightweight.
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Quick Twitt | Diego Sanchez Hints At Gomi Booking | UFC NEWS
Looks like “The Nightmare” turned “The Dream”, Diego Sanchez is set on making his way back down to the UFC’s lightweight division. The Greg Jackson trained fighter went on a great lightweight run in his last divisional appearance but was halted by then champion BJ Penn and decided he’s better suited as a welterweight. As […]
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Quick Twitt | Diego Sanchez Attacks Nick Diaz Repeatedly | UFC NEWS
Ultimate Fighter winner and current UFC welterweight, Diego Sanchez, recently released a verbal assault towards Nick Diaz via twitter! Anyone care for a rematch?