Thiago Alves vs Diego Sanchez UFC 89 fight in the works
MMA Mania —
This is what it’s all about.
Two of the top — and most exciting — 170-pound fighters in the world will likely collide at UFC 89: “Leben vs. Bisping” at The NIA in Birmingham, England, on October 19.
Indeed, MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Thiago Alves and Diego Sanchez will throw leather overseas, setting the stage for a blockbuster welterweight showdown that will more than likely determine the next number one title contender.
Now This is Matchmaking: Diego Sanchez vs Thiago Alves Rumored for UFC 89
Bloody Elbow —
... If MMA Weekly is right and a match between Thiago Alves and Diego Sanchez is signed for UFC 89, I will be one happy camper.
While the welterweight division looks towards a championship match in August between current titleholder Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch, the weight class will continue to build towards a new top contender as MMAWeekly.com has learned that American Top Team knockout artist Thiago “Pitbull” Alves is slated to return on Oct. 18 to face former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Diego Sanchez. The bout was ...
Report: Alves vs. Sanchez likely for UFC 89
Five Ounces of Pain —
MMA Weekly is reporting that a welterweight clash between Diego Sanchez and Thiago Alves will most likely take place on October 18th as a part of UFC 89. From MMA Weekly : While the welterweight division looks towards a championship match in August between current titleholder Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch, the weight class will continue to build towards a new top contender as MMAWeekly.com has learned that American Top Team knockout artist Thiago “Pitbull” Alves is slated to return on Oct. 18 to face former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Diego Sanchez. The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight. There is currently a verbal ...
UFC 89: Thiago Alves vs. Diego Sanchez
MMAFrenzy.com —
According to MMA Weekly, welterweight standouts Thiago Alves and Diego Sanchez will clash at UFC 89 in Birmingham, England:
“…American Top Team knockout artist Thiago “Pitbull” Alves is slated to return on Oct. 18 to face former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Diego Sanchez. The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight. There is currently a verbal agreement with actual bout agreements for the contest expected to be signed in the next few days.”
Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez (19-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) tarnished his unbeaten record for the first time in 2007, dropping ...


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