Diego Sanchez had an illustrious career in the UFC. He has had a long MMA career across multiple promotions. Diego Sanchez started as a welterweight fighter but went on to fight in the UFC lightweight division. He once had a shot at the UFC lightweight championship against the legend B.J. Penn at UFC 107. The fight remains memorable because it turned into a battle that went on till the 5th round but was ended by a doctor stoppage. Although Penn took the title, ‘Lionheart’ was lauded for his brave performance. Diego Sanchez retired from MMA in 2022 and is now fighting in the BKFC Knucklemania.
Austin Trout defeats Diego Sanchez via doctor's stoppage after opening a big cut in the fourth round 🩸 #KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/vGsJ9hUyS8
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) February 18, 2023
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Sanchez was fighting Austin Trout at BKFC Knucklemania, Trout held the WBA light heavyweight title from 2011 to 2013. He was up against the 41-year-old at Knucklemania 3 and fans got to see an interesting fight that ended in the fourth round. Doctors stopped the fight after Trout opened up a big cut on Sanchez‘s forehead. ‘The Nightmare’s admirers have now reacted to the fight.
Fans concerned about Diego Sanchez’s injuries
Fans were concerned after images of the fight showed Diego Sanchez bleeding profusely. The fighter is known for his never give up attitude and put it on display when he didn’t stop fighting despite being injured. A user commented,
Diego Sanchez getting a massive cut in a fight?
Some things never change! https://t.co/fNoSkvkseo
— Randy (@Raaaaaaaandyyy) February 18, 2023
A concerned fan suggested it was time for Sanchez to walk away from fighting.
Diego really needs to stop fighting. He’s got nothing to prove, he was a warrior back in the day. He took way too much damage, it’s just sad to see.
— Ali K (@AliKhanny96) February 18, 2023
Another fan, who was of a similar opinion, commented:
time for diego to hang em up
— Dalton (@Tatted2011) February 18, 2023
Fans were also full of respect for the UFC Hall of Famer. They, however, wanted him to retire for his own safety.
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A fan commented,
If I had an army I would have prime Diego Sanchez leading the infantry..that dude is a straight up warrior…having said that, my infantry would entirely had died and burned, out of respect Diego, plz effin retire
— Miguel (@jawbreakermma) February 18, 2023
Fans also gave credit to Trout for his performance and mentioned how the win wasn’t a surprise. A fan commented:
Austin trout had a good fight with canelo so not surprised he beat sanchez lol
— chester (@cornwall469) February 18, 2023
Fans also asked if it was right to let Sanchez fight given his history with injuries.
Whoever approved Diego to fight should be put in Jail
— Etap (@_tap88) February 18, 2023
Another concerned fan tweeted:
Diego won’t know his own name by 45 https://t.co/oRZSyhrWpp
— Dean (@deanregan88) February 18, 2023
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Bare Knuckle fighting has been gaining popularity. It has entered the fifth year since it first started. It is becoming a popular avenue for combat sports athletes. Diego Sanchez and Austin Trout are both established athletes and are enjoying a second inning in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Fans have also given their love and support for the raw sport that pushes combat sports in a new direction. It is being discussed by experts and fans alike. UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal has also worked on developing a Bare Knuckle fighting promotion. Would you like to watch more fighters fight in the Bare Knuckle format? Which fighters do you think can do well? Let us know.
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