1/9/2023 0 Comments Josh neer fights trash talkerSince dropping down to the welterweight division, Riggs has only fought at 185 once, a loss to Mike Swick by guillotine choke at UFC 60. "Diesel" accepted the championship fight on short notice and was unable to make weight causing the bout to be a non-title fight. His lone 170 pound loss came at UFC 56 at the hands of Matt Hughes (kimura) in a welterweight championship bout. Riggs has wins over Jason Von Flue (triangle choke), Nick Diaz (decision), and Chris Lytle (tko cut). The cut down to 170 pounds from his "walk around weight" of 210 was thought to be too much, but Riggs has adjusted nicely going 3-1 in his welterweight contests. As a one time heavyweight weighing around 300 pounds, Riggs hooked up with nutrition guru Billy Rush and now has spent the last four years competing at both 185 and 170 in the UFC. Riggs is a very well-rounded and experienced fighter who is as dangerous as he is strong. Joe "Diesel" Riggs steps into the octagon on Wednesday night with a record of 25-8, with 12 wins by tko and 11 by submission. Sanchez who trains under Greg Jackson in Albuquerque, feels that he is next in line for a title shot after Georges St.Pierre has his rematch with Matt Hughes. Sanchez has wins over Karo Parisyan (decision), John Alessio (decision), Nick Diaz (decision), Brain Gassaway (strikes), and Kenny Florian (strikes). "The Nightmare" who is the season one winner of The Ultimate Fighter is 5-0 in the UFC. Diego Sanchez battles Joe "Diesel" Riggs at 170 pounds.ĭiego "The Nightmare" Sanchez comes into Fight Night 8 with a mixed martial arts record of 16-0.
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