Diego Sanchez: From Nightmare to the Dream

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2013
  • Hear how UFC 166 lightweight Diego Sanchez escaped his path of self-destruction to find his road to redemption.
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  • @draneel009
    @draneel009 Před 10 lety +204

    This dude heart is incomparable.. he is warrior in and out the octagon.

  • @TheMarkBeeChannel
    @TheMarkBeeChannel Před 9 lety +330

    "If I could tell this young man anything. Anything.. It wouldn't matter becos he wouldn't listen anyways!"That's such a cool part ha

    • @sasasassa4615
      @sasasassa4615 Před 5 lety +9

      so powerful

    • @chinohuerta1718
      @chinohuerta1718 Před 4 lety +8

      If your going to quote what someone said. It has to be exactly what they said word for word. Young man? He doesn't say that, nowhere in there did he say young man. What he had said was " young Diego Sanchez"

    • @chinohuerta1718
      @chinohuerta1718 Před 4 lety +3

      "If I could tell that young Diego Sanchez anything, anything. It wouldn't matter because he wouldn't listen anyway"

    • @nepttune710
      @nepttune710 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm not sure if I have ever heard anything hit so close to home.

    • @user-pc9cg5jw3s
      @user-pc9cg5jw3s Před 4 lety

      That was exactly what I thought and I have just read this comment.

  • @kosta1605
    @kosta1605 Před 3 lety +28

    Sad to see how his career ended with the UFC. Happy to have watched him for as long as we have. Thank you Diego.

  • @huntme2
    @huntme2 Před 5 lety +66

    That closing statement was deep. See it in his eyes.

  • @trajikace
    @trajikace Před 10 lety +210

    I just got more respect for this guy after watching this

  • @johnsokolowski3938
    @johnsokolowski3938 Před 9 lety +13

    Diego, my son saw you in 3D Kutz today. We just finished watching your video. Very inspirational. Thank you so much for humbling yourself and sharing your story. It makes me think great things about God and His Glory.

  • @neoarcadezr
    @neoarcadezr Před 8 lety +30

    hes one of the reasons why i got into mma ....

    • @tonyadams6336
      @tonyadams6336 Před 8 lety +3

      he should also be the reason one goes out of MMA. He's taken way too much damage.

  • @mult1talented
    @mult1talented Před 10 lety +26

    his fight against melendez has made me a fan. what a warrior

  • @videoschistosos7077
    @videoschistosos7077 Před 5 lety +68

    diego one of the last of the OG's

  • @baconchristsuperstar
    @baconchristsuperstar Před 5 lety +3

    That quote at the end was some real talk. Much respect to Diego Sanchez

  • @ClassicRed2159
    @ClassicRed2159 Před 3 lety +21

    Fast forward he leaves "best thing in life" and meets bromance Joshua Fabulous. Rock bottom again.

    • @anglojojo
      @anglojojo Před 2 lety

      good guys always get taken advantage of.

  • @BenSinz45s
    @BenSinz45s Před 9 lety +33

    Much respect to this Chicano. He is why I began watching the UFC, Since TUF season 1.

    • @apptechonyou2387
      @apptechonyou2387 Před 5 lety

      Benny Salvador kids white probably never made a taco

    • @therealyws6649
      @therealyws6649 Před 5 lety +1

      @@apptechonyou2387 😂 what

    • @LuisPerez-st8ju
      @LuisPerez-st8ju Před 4 lety

      No mas le falta un nopal el la frente, you can't deny his heritage...Alburquerque, Mexico....1596 founded by Juan de Onate...

  • @TheCureThatKillz
    @TheCureThatKillz Před 10 lety +9

    One of my favorite quotes is "rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life"

  • @HealthyAndrew
    @HealthyAndrew Před 5 lety +8

    I have ten times more respect for Diego after watching a string of videos about him , including this one. He’s finally getting marketed the way he should be. I love his message to the people

  • @fixdeluxe1
    @fixdeluxe1 Před 10 lety +13

    After watching that Sanchez vs. Melendez fight, Diego is now one of my favorite fighters.

  • @PoeticAbstraction
    @PoeticAbstraction Před 3 lety +12

    I wish Diego could watch this in 2021 & realize he’s getting ponzi schemed all over again. Your the man Diego. Don’t let this Rent-A-Guru cash in on your life’s work.

  • @brettwerner7128
    @brettwerner7128 Před 4 lety +5

    Love seeing him awake and aware and for sure he is gonna speak knowledge to the youth. I wish I had a Diego around me. He is the man!!!

  • @PaulKing594
    @PaulKing594 Před 9 lety +103

    It was a nightmare to fight him, now it's a dream.

  • @jonathanortegate7070
    @jonathanortegate7070 Před 8 lety +38

    He reminds me of Billy Hope from the movie "southpaw"

  • @johncarter8030
    @johncarter8030 Před 8 lety +64

    His best friend stoled all his earnings?
    Dam'n

  • @ethanhamm428
    @ethanhamm428 Před 8 lety +18

    He's really talented. Definitely one of the most classic ufc fighters that still competes in the UFC

  • @fabianpadilla5108
    @fabianpadilla5108 Před 5 lety +2

    Diego JUST won another fight! Dude is STILL fighting and winning in 2018! What a beast. 35 fights in the UFC. That's a record. The Nightmare. The Yoga. The Dream. Lion Heart. The Myth. The Legend. The last of the OG fighters.

  • @mcpiece123
    @mcpiece123 Před 10 lety +14

    "Then I moved to San Diego...."
    Comedy Gold!

  • @Jolinator
    @Jolinator Před 4 lety +3

    RIP Diego.

  • @Khryptic
    @Khryptic Před 2 lety

    Diego is the type of fighter everyone loves, ferocious, humble and a true warrior at heart

  • @adampowell5481
    @adampowell5481 Před rokem +1

    People forget how good diegos grappling was. Hes very well rounded. Legend

  • @markbracken201
    @markbracken201 Před 10 lety +10

    One of the best never to be a champion in the ufc always loved Sanchez true warrior

    • @jrrussell7705
      @jrrussell7705 Před 4 lety

      Every weight class at his time had a legendary champion he started in middle weight which had anderson then moved to welterweight which had george st pierre and then light weight which had bj penn

  • @djambidextre
    @djambidextre Před 3 lety +2

    2021 and I’m watching this. I really hope there is a brighter future for him.

  • @sarunas8638
    @sarunas8638 Před 8 měsíci +1

    i was into ufc for years but only found diego a week ago by watchihg an iceberg and the diegos walkout with a cross it treally stood out to me how he believed in himself 200% holding that cross and now diego is my number 1 favorite ufc fighter

  • @mangrovejack3450
    @mangrovejack3450 Před 8 lety +31

    He's a good family man that says a lot about a person, good luck to him

  • @briansanchez7412
    @briansanchez7412 Před 10 lety +8

    Diego is the best i just wish he would've been humble and kept up with his peak.

  • @shakirhenderson5629
    @shakirhenderson5629 Před 7 lety

    Wow... Diego Sanchez's story truly defines what redemption is all about. Nothing but respect for this guy. 👏👏✊

  • @pablomartinez8589
    @pablomartinez8589 Před 3 lety

    I love Diego Sanchez he deserves way more respect and recognition that people give em ...

  • @ufc811232
    @ufc811232 Před 10 lety +1

    I'm rooting for you Diego. Not only because I've been a huge fan of yours since I've first seen you fight in the UFC but also because I know what it feels like to lose control of one self and wake up at the bottom again. Wish you the best of luck to you in this fight with our brother Melendez. ..the rest of your MMA career and most importantly your personal life. You make us latinos proud. Go Diego!!!!

  • @rivehballer7143
    @rivehballer7143 Před 8 lety +2

    epic at the end when he says it wouldn't matter because he wouldn't listen.. interesting video makes you want to root for him

  • @an_what
    @an_what Před 4 lety

    You have always been one of my favorite fighters keep on going up brother man!

  • @haydarmajzoub7691
    @haydarmajzoub7691 Před 4 lety +3

    This is the Diego I'll remember.

  • @leogvb
    @leogvb Před 10 lety

    Thanks for your always exciting fights Mr. Sanchez!!

  • @alpaddey3118
    @alpaddey3118 Před 3 lety +1

    I always liked sanchez, his ring walks were brilliant

  • @GaspiThrilla
    @GaspiThrilla Před 10 lety

    loved this! Diego has so much heart! glad youre on the right track now brother.

  • @xxAjFxx
    @xxAjFxx Před 10 lety

    diego is someone ive always wanted to see succeed in the greatest ways

  • @philippang07
    @philippang07 Před 9 lety +5

    All the best to you, Diego Sanchez!!! Warrior!!!

  • @TheOtherdawg307
    @TheOtherdawg307 Před 10 lety

    Welcome back and good luck. I watched you from the beginning and always thought you had what it takes and still do.

  • @aiantaspolycarpou3176
    @aiantaspolycarpou3176 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it possible for UFC to find this legend a good trainer and a good manager? This beast does not deserve people like Fabia in their lives. UFC please give this guy a chance of giving his 100%, it's for the sport.

  • @myralittle387
    @myralittle387 Před 4 lety +3

    Damn i love this guy along with the diaz brothers they're very similar fighting style and how they grew up with cast iron chins

    • @jrrussell7705
      @jrrussell7705 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah he was better than them tho I love nick but he got demolished

  • @tawan20082008
    @tawan20082008 Před 10 lety

    wow, this was a great video. Diego is a man of honor. He's fighting one of the best fighters in the ufc on Saturday. He looks like he's at peace, which is good for him because he will need that going against Gilbert Melendez

  • @oTECHNETIUMo
    @oTECHNETIUMo Před 10 lety

    Awesome! Man what an inspiration. Best fight ive ever seen, true warrior.

  • @MyRook
    @MyRook Před 10 lety

    The Diego Sanchez, Nick Diaz fight is one of the best fights I ever seen. So glad to see he has his life together.Looks like he has a great support system.Keep it up Diego

  • @milehighac2738
    @milehighac2738 Před 10 lety

    This guy is a warrior! He has been one of my favorite fighters since 2005.

  • @JahLoveIsReal73
    @JahLoveIsReal73 Před 10 lety

    All the power to Diego, i can relate to his story and i too came back humbled and if you do keep that spirit not much can disturb you're serenity! Go for it Diego!

  • @AxisKisu
    @AxisKisu Před 10 lety

    Diego is an oldschool beast never boring he is a true warrior

  • @marcosguerrero3070
    @marcosguerrero3070 Před 7 lety

    awsome story! Im glad your back diego.

  • @BeeTenGrimez
    @BeeTenGrimez Před 10 lety

    Really hope diego can make one more run, I've always loved watching him fight, the guys blessed with a beautiful family.

  • @keewinter5752
    @keewinter5752 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm 24 now when I was 14 he was my favorite fighter 👌

  • @thedudeabides503
    @thedudeabides503 Před 4 lety +2

    I wish new fans knew what warriors what legends diego, BJ, Anderson silva were. And not the current state of those guys. Makes me sad.

  • @AwesomoGaming
    @AwesomoGaming Před 8 lety +2

    one of my fav fighters ever that clay guida fight was amazing

  • @gilbertjuarez7064
    @gilbertjuarez7064 Před 4 lety

    One of the few OG’s of ufc badass guy

  • @leorojo8930
    @leorojo8930 Před 5 lety +2

    uno de mis favoritos , viva siempre Diego Sanchez !!

  • @ca5650
    @ca5650 Před 5 lety

    That last part real shit even if u could go back in time to try to change yourself who says you’d listen to yourself stay humble and appreciate every moment

  • @originmaple
    @originmaple Před 10 lety

    Awesome video I'm cheering for him now!

  • @zackfact
    @zackfact Před 10 lety

    Those last words about telling his younger self advice is pretty touching

  • @julianwhitee
    @julianwhitee Před 8 lety +8

    Legend!

  • @MrMaggiebishop
    @MrMaggiebishop Před 10 lety

    Lets go DIEGO! Good to see u focused man. Im rootin for ya BRO

  • @landonjackson3064
    @landonjackson3064 Před 4 lety +1

    Go back home to Jackson-Wink Diego. They love you there and need you to help the young up and comers . Respect 🙏

  • @chjhhhhhh1
    @chjhhhhhh1 Před 10 lety

    Great story, great vid, great man

  • @Healerandrekist
    @Healerandrekist Před 5 lety

    You are a legend . A true fighter you alaways put on a dogfight. Respect champ

  • @chrisburnsed6349
    @chrisburnsed6349 Před 5 lety

    My favorite fighter . This dude loves a wild fight.

  • @tcosio27
    @tcosio27 Před 6 lety

    Nothing but love for you brother you'll always be the champ💯💯💯💎

  • @Blindedbythelight
    @Blindedbythelight Před 10 lety +1

    Damn, that last line gave me goosebumps.

  • @AJDEFIXION
    @AJDEFIXION Před 10 lety

    sanchez has always been exciting to watch! UFC 166 IS GONNA BE SICK!

  • @Phourtwenny
    @Phourtwenny Před 10 lety

    never used to like this guy till now. Gl on yur future fights mane!

  • @tetsuo311ontwitch5
    @tetsuo311ontwitch5 Před 3 lety

    We need to see a documentary of Diego. I wish him the best in life.

  • @evilgrin07
    @evilgrin07 Před 5 lety +2

    3 people in UFC since I 've been watching that I knew would be exciting fun fights - Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell and Diego Sanchez....

  • @mitchtiz
    @mitchtiz Před 10 lety

    Gotta love Diego he will never give up.

  • @nobodielsebutme
    @nobodielsebutme Před 8 lety

    nice video diego...thumbs up

  • @anonoumos
    @anonoumos Před 10 lety

    thats inspirational. ive always like diego, he gets fight of the night bonus every time lol

  • @cla213cla
    @cla213cla Před 10 lety

    LOVED LOVED THE ENDING!!

  • @jul420
    @jul420 Před 10 lety +1

    Good for u Diego cant wait to see u fight always been a fan!

  • @Entriken133
    @Entriken133 Před 10 lety

    Cannot wait! Diego has always been a favorite of mine, and it will be great to see him fight again.

  • @mwgcubs
    @mwgcubs Před 10 lety

    Diego, ALWAYS in exciting fights

  • @ChipOnMyShoulder100
    @ChipOnMyShoulder100 Před 9 lety +4

    This guy has so much heart , he reminds me of myself so much . So much respect for him i wish i had friend like him ! God Bless you bro your the good man !

  • @MrPlaly
    @MrPlaly Před 10 lety

    diego was my fav fighter.

  • @temoarellano3209
    @temoarellano3209 Před 8 lety +63

    Only he would've stayed in the form he was in 2009 he could've been better than McGregor

    • @belabela5861
      @belabela5861 Před 7 lety +5

      Temo Arellano nah conor have insane tehnic!

    • @draneel009
      @draneel009 Před 7 lety +19

      yeah conor had better techniques and more skillful than diego, except wrestling.. but he doesn't have what Diego have. HEART! and a never quit never surrender attitude. he would die before he say the word "I quit"

    • @enri447
      @enri447 Před 6 lety +3

      dranel valle Conor doesn't have heart? You serious?

    • @IndicaDreaming
      @IndicaDreaming Před 6 lety +14

      Person Conor has heart but not like Diego. You will never, ever see Diego turn his back to a submission specialist. Turning your back to a submission artist is essentially giving up, Conor knew he was done. Diego would have forced Nate to finish that fight himself, he would not have turned his back and given his neck to Nate. Rumble Johnson vs Daniel Cormier ended the same way in both fights. Giving up your neck is by far the easiest method to quit a fight.

    • @LionOfKashmir
      @LionOfKashmir Před 6 lety +5

      IndicaDreaming Conor does not have heart.

  • @sonicfuker
    @sonicfuker Před 10 lety

    Good to see him back. Finally!

  • @e34tracktoolv88
    @e34tracktoolv88 Před 7 lety

    amazing video!!!

  • @BreadCrumbsForTheRat
    @BreadCrumbsForTheRat Před 10 lety

    This guy is Awsome I've been a fan of his Since Tuf 1 and I picked him to win the show.... Back then I was just a Kid of 13 years. From nightmare to dream Diego is a Boss!

  • @lxcervantez
    @lxcervantez Před 10 lety

    Hands down most Entertaining fighter to watch!!

  • @EvilSt0ner
    @EvilSt0ner Před rokem +1

    It's Weird how Diego Sanchez was one of the fighters that got me hooked on MMA. A lot of people don't even know who he is but they know who Nick Diaz is, feel bad for him really. He didn't win fights the crowd won the fight.

  • @fifafreak6193
    @fifafreak6193 Před 10 lety

    Good to see the real inside of what a fighter all over..if your human you must appreciate this type of video's

  • @attwood333
    @attwood333 Před 10 lety

    good luck diego. u allways been excitin', unlike a lot of fighters nowdays.

  • @xsrg14
    @xsrg14 Před 10 lety

    diego and bj penn are the reason why i started and love MMA

  • @dotaboy888
    @dotaboy888 Před 10 lety

    The last part was so deep and so full of feels

  • @RC-vg6fk
    @RC-vg6fk Před 10 lety

    Keep pushing forward man. I now what that Rock bottom feeling feels like. It only makes you a better person.

  • @PunchRhymes
    @PunchRhymes Před 10 lety

    Diego's always been my favorite fighter

  • @Soyx978
    @Soyx978 Před 10 lety

    I remember that fight like it was yesterday!!!!!

  • @GrizzLeeSupreme
    @GrizzLeeSupreme Před 10 lety

    I'm glad to see him back. I never knew that he was going through the hardships shown here. I wish the best for him.

  • @McAllister183
    @McAllister183 Před 10 lety

    Sometimes you gotta be down on your back to see the stars man! Keep on striving!

  • @CarlosMartinez-iv3ky
    @CarlosMartinez-iv3ky Před 3 lety

    The young diego sanchez was beast

  • @sjmcgra
    @sjmcgra Před 4 lety

    Legendary man

  • @nick9463
    @nick9463 Před 5 lety

    Diego, you truthful and full of dynamite you the man my Homie!