Diego Sanchez got a win over Michel Pereira in the UFC Rio Rancho co-main event, thanks to a third round disqualification. Pereira was in control the whole fight, showing off way more composure than before, but still landing flashy strikes and even a backflip to boot. Just when Pereira had his opponent hurt from vicious knees, causing Sanchez to crumble to the canvas, he threw an illegal knee that connected. The referee stopped the bout and brought in the doctor, and Sanchez said that he could not see nor continue. Thusly, the win was given to Sanchez, who has now won three of his last four.
UFC Rio Rancho video highlights: Pereira DQ’d for illegal knee, Sanchez awarded the win
