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Diego Sanchez

Nickname Nightmare Birthdate 12/31/1981
Height / Weight 5'10" - 170 Place of Birth Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Diego Sanchez was introduced to the masses on the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter," where he won at the finale, defeating Kenny Florian. He moved to welterweight after the show and defeated Nick Diaz, Joe Riggs, and Karo Parisyan. After back-to-back losses, he moved to lightweight and eventually fought for the title, losing to BJ Penn via TKO. Sanchez has currently moved back to welterweight.

Last Fight

UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez

Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago

Next Fight

UFC 164

Aug 31, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Diego Sanchez vs TBA

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Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

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Latest UFC on FX 8 odds and betting guide for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil

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Diego Sanchez wants Josh Thomson, Nate Diaz, or Gilbert Melendez at UFC 164

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Diego Sanchez says he'll fight at UFC 164, no opponent yet

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UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27

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How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? Justin Bieber vs. Anderson Silva, April Fools, Sonnen's Countdown, ONE FC 8

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UFC 158 results: 30 post-event facts about ‘St. Pierre vs. Diaz'

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UFC 158: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz fight results for 'Prelims' on Facebook/FX

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Great Minds: MMA media predictions for the UFC 158: ‘St. Pierre vs. Diaz' main event in Montreal

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UFC 158 predictions, preview and analysis

We're just hours away from the UFC 158: "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" pay-per-view event in Montreal and it's time to check in with your old pal Nostradumbass to find out who's the cat's meow in Montreal. Main card fight predictions inside. Come get some!
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