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He is describing a series of especially hard fights, calling the first two matchups wars. He then says he avoided taking damage until the fight with Gilbert Melendez. The quote emphasizes how physically punishing those bouts felt to him.
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Originally said in English.
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About Diego Sanchez
American professional mixed martial artist
Diego Sanchez is an American professional mixed martial artist. Active as a professional since 2002, he is best known for his long run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he won The Ultimate Fighter 1 middleweight tournament and later fought for the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2009. Sanchez also competed in King of the Cage, where he held the Welterweight Championship. His career spans multiple weight classes and major promotions, with his name closely tied to the early years of The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC's rise in popularity.
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