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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...Show More Summary

UFC News: Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez Targeting Match Up in the Fall

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original "Ultimate Fighter" winners 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 aShow More Summary

Diego Sanchez calls out Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, or Nate Diaz for UFC 164 in Milwaukee

Diego Sanchez made a successful return back down to the lightweight division at UFC on FUEL TV 8 last March by defeating former PRIDE FC 155-pound champion Takanori Gomi via controversial split decision. While fight fans in attendance...Show More Summary

Diego Sanchez Makes a Wish List of Opponents for UFC 164

The UFC will return to Milwaukee on August 31, and Diego Sanchez is looking for a partner to tangle with. After a two-year hiatus, the Octagon will once again roll through the BMO Harris Bradley Center for UFC 164. The event is part of the Harley-Davidson "Hometown Throwdown " that will help to mark the company's 110th anniversary celebration. Show More Summary

UFC Quick Quote: Diego Sanchez ‘not impressed’ by UFC champ Benson Henderson

"After watching Benson Henderson's performance against Gilbert Melendez, I must say, I wasn't impressed. I see a lot of holes in his game, and I feel like that belt's there for the taking... I see holes in his game, and I really felt he lost that fight to Gilbert... Show More Summary

UFC: Diego Sanchez Not Impressed with Benson Henderson Following UFC on Fox 7

UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson escaped with title in hand by the narrowest of margins against Gilbert Melendez at UFC on Fox 7. One man who was not impressed was Diego Sanchez. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Sanchez did his best "I am not impressed by your performance" impersonation when asked about Henderson-Melendez. Show More Summary

Diego Sanchez Aiming to Return in Lightweight Bout at UFC 164, Opponent TBA

Coming off a successful return to the lightweight division, Diego Sanchez is expected to re-enter the Octagon at UFC 164 later this year. According to MMA Junkie, Sanchez confirmed the event for his next bout, although he still needs an opponent: "I talked to [UFC matchmaker] Joe Silva yesterday, and he penciled me in for Aug. Show More Summary

Diego Sanchez Set To Return At UFC 164

Diego Sanchez will be making his return to the Octagon at UFC 164 in August. Sanchez (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC), who won the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, is coming off of a split-decision win against Takanori Gomi at UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann last month. “I talked to (UFC matchmaker) Joe Silva [...] Diego Sanchez Set To Return At UFC 164 is a post from: The Inquisitr

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. Show More Summary

UFC: Diego Sanchez vs. Nate Diaz Head-to-Toe Breakdown

When Diego Sanchez called out Nate Diaz on Twitter, for those who remember the epic fight Sanchez had with the elder Diaz, Nick, it instantly seemed like an excellent fight. After a little time has passed, those feelings remain. Diego...Show More Summary

Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez: What Went Right for Sanchez

In many people's eyes, bad judging is the only thing that went right for Diego Sanchez in his controversial split decision win over Takanori Gomi at UFC on Fuel 8 last Saturday. Some are already calling it a "robbery." Gomi was fighting...Show More Summary

Blame for Diego Sanchez's Performance Is with the Fighter Not with Greg Jackson

Diego Sanchez took on Takanori Gomi on Saturday’s UFC on Fuel 8 fight card, and let’s just say the end result was not what we have come to expect from a Diego Sanchez fight. True, we got to see one of the most impressive pre -fight scowls...Show More Summary

Chris Leben Blames Greg Jackson for Diego Sachez's UFC on FUEL 8 Performance

UFC middleweight fighter Chris Leben has joined the Greg Jackson "unappreciation society" after he blamed Diego Sanchez's subpar performance at UFC on Fuel 8 on the controversial MMA coach. Sanchez narrowly won a split decision against Takanori Gomi in Japan this past Saturday, in a fight some are calling a robbery. Show More Summary

Is Greg Jackson to blame for Diego Sanchez performance against Takanori Gomi at UFC on FUEL TV 8 in Japan?

What happened to Diego Sanchez? That's what Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight and former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 1 frat brother Chris Leben wanted to know after "The Dream" managed to squeak past Takanori Gomi via split...Show More Summary

Takanori Gomi X-Ray Shows Broken Hand Suffered in First Round Against Sanchez

Former Pride lightweight champion Takanori Gomi came close to beating Diego Sanchez at UFC on Fuel 8 on Saturday, and he did it with only one hand. Gomi suffered a broken hand during the first round of his fight with Sanchez, which forced him to switch up his striking throughout the 15-minute fight with the former Ultimate Fighter winner. Show More Summary

UFC: Diego Sanchez Wants to Be the First to Beat Both Nick and Nate Diaz

It didn't take former The Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez long to introduce himself to a whole new crop of lightweights and call out one of the top contenders in the division. After more than three years away from the 155-pound division, Sanchez decided to finally return there following a 2-2 run at welterweight between 2010 and 2012. Show More Summary

UFC on FUEL TV 8: Diego Sanchez ‘earned’ victory of ‘Japan version’ of Takanori Gomi

While there were a number of controversial decisions at UFC on FUEL TV 8: "Silva vs. Stann" last night (March 2, 2013) in Japan, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight Diego Sanchez's split decision win over Takanori Gomi on...Show More Summary

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...Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel TV 8 results recap: Diego Sanchez vs Takanori Gomi fight review and analysis

Two very talented lightweight veterans competed in a catchweight bout last night (March 2, 2013) as former Pride champion Takanori Gomi battled The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season one winner Diego Sanchez on the UFC on FUEL TV 8 main card...Show More Summary

Diego Sanchez vs Takanori Gomi full fight video highlights from UFC on FUEL TV 8