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Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez Agreed for Future UFC Event in 2013

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will return to action later this year for his second UFC bout when he faces Diego Sanchez in a pivotal showdown in the 155-pound division. The two fighters agreed to meet, according to a message …

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez will return to action later this year for his second UFC bout when he faces Diego Sanchez in a pivotal showdown in the 155-pound division. The two fighters agreed to meet, according to a message Melendez released via Twitter on Thursday, although no date or location for the fight […]

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UFC News: Gilbert Melendez And Diego Sanchez Targeting Matchup in the Fall

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

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UFC: Jamie Varner Wants Diego Sanchez or Rematches with Cerrone, Lauzon

Jamie Varner‘s 2012 saw the former WEC champion rejuvenate his MMA career after going 3-1. His 2013 campaign has yet to get started. It’s a problem Varner refers to as “purgatory” for the fighter, speaking to MMA Junkie about his options for a future fight. I was hoping to get something lined up for the […]

Jamie Varner‘s 2012 saw the former WEC champion rejuvenate his MMA career after going 3-1. His 2013 campaign has yet to get started. It’s a problem Varner refers to as “purgatory” for the fighter, speaking to MMA Junkie about his options for a future fight. I was hoping to get something lined up for the […]

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UFC on FUEL 8 Results: Dana White Asks ‘How the F*** Did Diego Win That Fight?’

After getting a controversial split decision win over Takanori Gomi at UFC on FUEL 8 on Saturday, Diego Sanchez isn’t getting any positive feedback from his boss. UFC President Dana White took to Twitter early Sunday morning to express his opinion that “The Fireball Kid” clearly should’ve won the bout on the judges’ scorecards.  How […]

After getting a controversial split decision win over Takanori Gomi at UFC on FUEL 8 on Saturday, Diego Sanchez isn’t getting any positive feedback from his boss. UFC President Dana White took to Twitter early Sunday morning to express his opinion that “The Fireball Kid” clearly should’ve won the bout on the judges’ scorecards.  How […]

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Diego Sanchez: Recent Fights by Teammates Clay Guida and Carlos Condit ‘Sucked’

Greg Jackson operates one of the most highly regarded MMA gyms in the world, producing countless champions over the years.  However, the world-renowned coach has faced heavy criticism in recent years for producing “safe” fighters who l…

Greg Jackson operates one of the most highly regarded MMA gyms in the world, producing countless champions over the years.  However, the world-renowned coach has faced heavy criticism in recent years for producing “safe” fighters who look to outpoint opponents instead of looking for the finish.  Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diego Sanchez, one of […]

Diego Sanchez: 5 Possible Opponents for His Lightweight Return

After suffering a loss to B.J. Penn in a lightweight title fight in December 2009, Diego Sanchez split wins and losses in four straight decisions at welterweight. Though Sanchez performed respectably in his return to the 170-pound division, he recently…

After suffering a loss to B.J. Penn in a lightweight title fight in December 2009, Diego Sanchez split wins and losses in four straight decisions at welterweight. Though Sanchez performed respectably in his return to the 170-pound division, he recently acknowledged the fact that he might find more success at lightweight. In announcing that a […]