The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez wanted to face an octagon legend in his final fight. It appears he’s gotten his wish.
Verbal agreements are in place for a welterweight bout between Sanchez and his former training partner, Donald Cerrone, at at May 8 UFC event, MMA Fighting has learned from multiple people with knowledge of the matchup. The event’s location has yet to be confirmed.
The fighters are two of the most experienced octagon vets to face off in the UFC, bringing a combined 68 fights into the cage.