What happened to UFC fighter Diego Sanchez?
What happened to UFC fighter Diego Sanchez?
Former UFC star and winner of Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Diego Sanchez has been hospitalized with pneumonia after a weeks-long battle with the COVID-19.
Why did Diego Sanchez back out of fight?
On Sanchez’s behalf, an attorney informed the UFC the 39-year-old could not ensure his health was not compromised, as he is not a physician and has not recently undergone neurological evaluation. It was at this point that the UFC opted to cancel the fight and terminate Sanchez’s contract.
Is Diego Sanchez a black belt?
UFC lightweight fighter Diego Sanchez is a well-rounded mixed martial artist. Now he can beef up his résumé with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Sanchez was awarded his black belt by GMA Roberto Tussa of Gracie Barra New Mexico on Monday. The fighter tweeted out a picture with his professor to show off his new belt.
How old is Diego Sanchez?
40 years (December 31, 1981)Diego Sanchez / Age
Who just got fired from the UFC?
Referee Vyacheslav Kiselev removed from UFC 267 event after questionable officiating. ABU DHABI — In a rare move, UFC removed a referee from its UFC 267 event Saturday, immediately following his performance in a preliminary welterweight bout.
What happened to Jesse Taylor UFC?
The winner of the The Ultimate Fighter 25, Jesse “JT Money” Taylor has been reportedly released by the UFC. Taylor was on the end of a one-year suspension handed down by USADA for testing positive for anti-estrogen agent clomiphene.
How tall is Kevin Lee?
5′ 9″Kevin Lee / Height
Which UFC fighters are on steroids?
UFC Sanctions List
| Name | Violation | Announced |
|---|---|---|
| Jones, Jon | Chlorine-substituted Anabolic Steroid | 09/19/2018 |
| Silva, Anderson | Methyltestosterone; Hydrochlorothiazide | 07/18/2018 |
| Oleksiejczuk, Michał | Clomiphene | 06/12/2018 |
| Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio | Hydrochlorothiazide | 04/23/2018 |
Who did Dan Hardy insult?
Hardy knocked out Rory Markham at 1:09 of the first round with a clean counter left hook on 21 February 2009 at UFC 95. In his post-fight interview, Hardy retorted to Markham’s pre-fight accusation that he had weak hands by exclaiming to the ecstatic crowd, “No punching power? What do you have to say about that?”
What happened to Gunther MMA?
A torn ACL resulted in not only his first professional loss but also a dropped contract. Ever the optimist, Gunther took his loss as an opportunity to finally see the world. Or at least try to. “I always wanted to drive to the Darien Gap and drive through that but I didn’t make it very far,” Gunther said.
