The winner of the first ever season of the aforementioned Ultimate Fighter series, studying the career of Diego Sanchez is likely to convert even a pacifist into a UFC fan. The Albuquerque native is arguably the most intense fighter ever witnessed in the Octagon, with the biggest heart and an insatiable desire to fight. Indeed, though he is now fighting in the lightweight division, Sanchez entered and won The Ultimate Fighter tournament in the middleweight division, fearlessly eliminating men much larger than himself like Josh Rafferty, Alex Karalexis and Josh Koscheck. Sanchez€™ style is such that every fight he has been in is an incredibly entertaining slug-fest. Diego will bite down on his gum shield and charge forward like a bull, absorbing three or four shots from his opponent to land just one of his own. It is this Hail Mary style which has made Sanchez a firm fan favourite throughout the years he has been involved in the sport. The 155-lb fighter has never been involved in a dull fight and is definitely one of the most entertaining competitors in the UFC. His fights with Clay Guida, Nick Diaz and Gilbert Melendez were particularly scintillating and are sure to grab the attention of someone looking to find an entry point into the sport as a fan.