‘The Nightmare’ lost to Jake Matthews by unanimous decision in his last fight at UFC 253. He hasn’t competed since he was released from the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Sanchez is expected to return to the cage in a fight against Kevin Lee.
During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Diego Sanchez said that he wants to win the three fights in his Eagle FC deal and capture the super lightweight title. Once his contract expires, Sanchez is willing to try his hand at bare-knuckle boxing under the right conditions. The TUF winner said:
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John McCarthy reveals the keys to victory for Diego Sanchez against Kevin Lee
Diego Sanchez will make his Eagle FC debut against Kevin Lee at 165 lb. Lee will likely be the betting favorite heading into his clash against the 40-year-old TUF winner.
John McCarthy doesn’t believe this is the best match-up for ‘The Nightmare’, but feels Sanchez can come out on top if he takes the fight to the ground. During a recent episode of the Weighing-In Podcast, McCarthy said:
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A move to BKFC could prove lucrative for Diego Sanchez, who still has enough name value to attract fan interest.
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