Diego Sanchez vs Nick Diaz
The Story
Diego Sanchez's TUF 2 Finale shutout over Nick Diaz launched the Nightmare into the UFC welterweight contender pipeline — one of MMA's earliest reality-TV-pipeline coronation moments.
The Stakes
- •Sanchez's TUF-pipeline contender push
- •Diaz's UFC welterweight contender ladder positioning
- •Welterweight depth chart positioning
- •TUF Finale showcase visibility