Ex-UFC veteran and TUF legend challenges Nick Diaz for 'bare-knuckle boxing' fight

Diego Sanchez questions UFC and says he would like another fight against the 'bad boy'

N. Diaz (photo) faced R. Lawler in September 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The rivalry between Diego Sanchez e Nick Diaz may be close to being resumed. At least that's what you wantNightmare', who makes his debut in the 'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship' (BKFC) – bare-knuckle boxing event – ​​this Friday. The North American challenged the 'bad boy' and invited him to sign with the company for a rematch in another sport.

“I asked for the fight with the Nick Diaz, because it's the real fight without using gloves that I want. I'm pretty sure he's signed to the UFC for the rest of his life, so I know it might never happen. But I pitch the idea to the fans and make it clear that I'm not afraid. I want Nick, for a money fight that will attract a lot of fans. End your career with big fights. Nick, I respect you, but I already beat you up. You say you're a gangster? Take off your gloves, because they don't use those”, Sanchez challenged in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.

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Professional in MMA since 2002, Diego Sanchez He was in the UFC for almost 15 years. The American, however, has had three defeats in his last five appearances.

After being dismissed from the UFC, the veteran went on to perform at Eagle FC, a company managed by Khabib Nurmagomedov. In the organization, he ended up surpassed by Kevin Lee.

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If the fight was scheduled, it would be a rematch. Diego Sanchez derrotou Nick Diaz in 2005, in a unanimous decision by the judges, also in a fight with Ultimate gloves.

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