Diego Sanchez to move down to UFC’s lightweight division
“I’m training hard and will be dropping down to fight at 155,” noted Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez on his Myspace page. This is a great opportunity for Sanchez, who has had trouble defeated top tier 170 pounders such as Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck. At 155 there is a lot of room for growth and some great potential matchups for the Mexican-American welterweight turned lighweight.
For instance, a rematch with Kenny Florian would make for a very intriguing battle. Both fighters have improved drastically since they fought at The Ultimate Fighter finale, but Florian’s improvement has been 10-fold over that period of time. It’s intersting because Florian, a natural lightweight was on The Ultimate Fighter 1 with Sanchez in the 185 pound division. Both fighters now have a chance to test their metal against one another at 155.
Additionally an intriguing battle of Mexico could ensue with Roger Huerta and Sanchez. Both fighters are very entertaining and could potentially headline a card in Mexico one day. They both have a similar style in that they’re super aggressive, never stop coming forward, and won’t give an inch. It would be an instant classic.
A fight with BJ Penn would also be a great battle for Sanchez. While Penn would be the favorite in such a battle, Sanchez’s sheer will and skill would make it a very intriguing fight.
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