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OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Welterweight opponents Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger face off after weighing in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jake Ellenberger; Dana White
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger kicks Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Jake Ellenberger during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Diego Sanchez (L) is interviewed by Jon Anik after his decision loss to Jake Ellenberger during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jon Anik
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger reacts after his victory over Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger reacts after his victory over Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Opponents Diego Sanchez (L) and Jake Ellenberger (R) face off before their main event bout during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jake Ellenberger elbows Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger (R) reacts after his victory over Diego Sanchez (L) during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez; Dan Miragliotta
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger delivers an elbow strike against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger (R) is interviewed by Jon Anik after his victory over Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Jon Anik
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger trade punches during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger stands in the Octagon before the third round of his bout against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Diego Sanchez enters the arena before his bout against Jake Ellenberger during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez kicks Jake Ellenberger during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Jake Ellenberger during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jake Ellenberger punches Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger; Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger salutes his hometown crowd before his bout against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jake Ellenberger enters the arena before his bout against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Ellenberger
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11:  UFC fighter Diego Sanchez attends UFC 150 inside Pepsi Center on August 11, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photos by Zuffa LLC)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Opponents Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez face off during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez poses for photos during a UFC press conference at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for media at the Hilton Sjinjuku Hotel on February 28, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: (L-R) Opponents Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez face off during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02:  (L-R) Opponents Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez face off during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: (L-R) Opponents Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez face off during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  Diego Sanchez prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Takanori Gomi during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  Takanori Gomi prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  Fans cheer for Takanori Gomi before his lightweight fight against Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi trade punches in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez squares off with Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez squares off with Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez kicks Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi and Diego Sanchez trade punches in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez kicks Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi trade punches in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez kicks Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi trade punches in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez kicks Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez kicks Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (L-R) Takanori Gomi punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  Diego Sanchez (R) reacts after defeating Takanori Gomi (L) in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 03:  Diego Sanchez reacts after defeating Takanori Gomi in their lightweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez reacts to the fans at an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez reacts to the fans at an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez reacts to the fans at an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Gilbert Melendez (L) and Diego Sanchez (R) face off in front of UFC President Dana White (C) for the media during the UFC 166 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gilbert Melendez; Diego Sanchez; Dana White
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Gilbert Melendez (L) and Diego Sanchez (R) pose for the media during the UFC 166 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gilbert Melendez; Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18:  (L-R) Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez face-off during the UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gilbert Melendez; Diego Sanchez
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez kicks Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez kicks Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Gilbert Melendez punches Diego Sanchez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Diego Sanchez looks on during his fight against Gilbert Melendez (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez taunts Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez kicks Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez looks to punch Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Gilbert Melendez punches Diego Sanchez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Gilbert Melendez punches Diego Sanchez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Gilbert Melendez in their UFC lightweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez interacts with media before an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12:  Diego Sanchez holds an open training session for fans and media at Gilley's Dallas on March 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  Diego Sanchez prepares to weigh-in during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Myles Jury face off during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  Diego Sanchez enters the Octagon before his lightweight bout against Myles Jury at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Myles Jury in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Myles Jury kicks Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (R-L) Myles Jury punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Myles Jury punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Myles Jury in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (R-L) Myles Jury lands a flying knee against Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Diego Sanchez interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Diego Sanchez interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Diego Sanchez interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  Diego Sanchez interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Ross Pearson face off during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Ross Pearson pose for photos during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Ross Pearson shake hands during the UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 06:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Ross Pearson of England face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Ross Pearson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Ross Pearson punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez battles Ross Pearson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Ross Pearson punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Ross Pearson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez punches Ross Pearson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  Diego Sanchez celebrates after the conclusion of his lightweight fight against Ross Pearson during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - JUNE 07:  Diego Sanchez reacts after his split decision victory over Ross Pearson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18:  A general view of fans gathering as Diego Sanchez holds an open workout for fans and media at Nave Lewis-Parque Fundidora on November 18, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18:  Diego Sanchez holds an open workout for fans and media at Nave Lewis-Parque Fundidora on November 18, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18:  Diego Sanchez holds an open workout for fans and media at Nave Lewis-Parque Fundidora on November 18, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18:  Diego Sanchez holds an open workout for fans and media at Nave Lewis-Parque Fundidora on November 18, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 20:  Diego Sanchez of the United States weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Arena Monterrey on November 20, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 20:  (L-R) Opponents Ricardo Lamas of the United States and Diego Sanchez of the United States face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Arena Monterrey on November 20, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez of the United States and Ricardo Lamas of the United States trade punches in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Ricardo Lamas of the United States kicks Diego Sanchez of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez of the United States kicks Ricardo Lamas of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Ricardo Lamas of the United States kicks Diego Sanchez of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez of the United States taunts Ricardo Lamas of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (R-L) Diego Sanchez of the United States taunts Ricardo Lamas of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Ricardo Lamas of the United States punches Diego Sanchez of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Opponents Ricardo Lamas of the United States and Diego Sanchez of the United States shake hands after their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 21:  Ricardo Lamas of the United States celebrates after his decision victory over Diego Sanchez of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Monterrey on November 21, 2015 in Monterrey, Mexico.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 3:   Diego Sanchez speaks to the media during the UFC 196 Ultimate Media Day in the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04:  Diego Sanchez weighs in during the UFC 196 Weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Sanchez and Jim Miller face off during the UFC 196 Weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jim Miller punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: An overhead view of the Octagon as Diego Sanchez punches Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Diego Sanchez (left) reacts to his victory over Jim Miller (right) in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Jim Miller
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Diego Sanchez reacts to his victory over Jim Miller in their lightweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Diego Sanchez punches Joe Lauzon in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Joe Lauzon grapples with Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Joe Lauzon (bottom) punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diego Sanchez; Joe Lauzon
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04:  Diego Sanchez of the United States steps onto the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 4, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04:  Diego Sanchez of the United States steps onto the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 4, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez of the United States and Marcin Held of Poland face off during the UFC  weigh-in at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 4, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 04:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez of the United States and Marcin Held of Poland face off during the UFC  weigh-in at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 4, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  Marcin Held of Poland prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Diego Sanchez of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  Diego Sanchez of the United Statesprepares to enter the Octagon before facing Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  (R-L) Marcin Held of Poland punches Diego Sanchez of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez of the United States exchanges punches with Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  (R-L) Marcin Held of Poland punches Diego Sanchez of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  (L-R) Marcin Held of Poland attempts to submit Diego Sanchez of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  Diego Sanchez of the United States raises his hands after facing Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  Diego Sanchez of the United States raises his hands after facing Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05:  (L-R) Diego Sanchez of the United States celebrates his victory over Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UFC Fighter Diego Sanchez attends UFC136
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UFC Fighter Diego Sanchez attends UFC136

Diego Sanchez

Training: I’m living at 8,000 feet altitude in the mountains. My day consists of waking up in the morning and running 4.5 miles. I do some stretching, get in the car and head for Jackson’s. I’m there from 9:30 to 1pm, then I take a break and at 4pm I do wrestling practice at Valley High School. I work Mike Winklejohn in whenever I can for my mitt sessions, and I’ve got everything I need at Jackson’s.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started karate lessons at nine years old. Years of martial arts training aided my athletic pursuits at Del Norte High School as a wrestler and on the high school gridiron as a linebacker. In my senior year in 2000, I won the state championship in the 152 lb weight class and etched my name amongst the best ever grapplers in school history.

What ranks and titles have you held? I am a black belt in Gaidojutsu and the former KOTC Welterweight Champion. I have also won multiple grappling championships. Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes?
Rickson Gracie.

What is your favorite technique? Rear naked choke.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's just another step up in my career.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at UPS.

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