New Mexico native Diego Sanchez is one of the more unique fighters competing in the UFC. His personality, at times laid back and at times volatile and aggressive, causes most fans to either love him or hate him. He has remained one of the most aggressive and complete fighters in the UFCs lightweight and welterweight divisions for the past several years. Sanchezs big break came in 2005, when he competed in and won the debut season of Spike TVs popular reality show The Ultimate Fighter, swarming on and overwhelming the smaller Kenny Florian in the live finale to win by TKO in the first round. Sanchez distinguished himself on the star-packed first season of the hit series as much for his eccentric demeanor as for his in-cage tenacity. Sanchez has enjoyed success in his MMA career but has found it incredibly hard to find consistency since 2009. At 2-4 in his last 6 fights and with the 2 wins being split decisions that many fans believed he lost, you could argue Sanchez is 0-6 in his last 6. His style has gone from smothering and skilled grappler to wild in your face brawler; a style that has taken years off his career despite gaining him some fans. At only 34 years old he is not exactly ancient in MMA years but his body mileage is that of a fighter in his 40's. A true icon in MMA who has entertained fans for years, Sanchez would be wise to hang up the gloves before he accumulates any severe long term damage. He will always be remembered for being a true warrior with a never say die mindset, but he has nothing left to prove and clearly does not have another title run left in him.
