At 44, The Tragedy Of Diego Sanchez Is Beyond Heartbreaking

Diego Sanchez was supposed to be one of the greatest to ever do it. Born and raised in Albuquerque, forged in wrestling rooms and backyard gyms, turned into a force of nature inside the Octagon. The man earned a UFC Hall of Fame induction. He racked up seven Fight of the Night bonuses. He was the first Ultimate Fighter champion in the history of the sport. And now, at 44 years old, he is on five years of supervised probation, banned from owning a firearm for a decade, and fighting battles that have nothing to do with mixed martial arts. This is the tragedy of Diego Sanchez. And it is beyond heartbreaking.