Diego Makes Headline at TUF 7 Main Event + TUF 7 Promo Video

Despite a wobbly 2007 with two large scale fights with Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck falling victim to wayside of the judges. 2008 the stars look promising for Diego Sanchez. Sherdog reported the Albuquerque native, Mexican American will headline for the Tuf 7 Finale. Both fights in 2007 gave way to decision, but considering his present company there is no reason to hang his head. Both were top-notch welter championship contenders that depending on the night might have falling prey to the same fate as Diego.

At UFC 82 Diego rekindled the flame with an impressive win over David Bielkheden. The Diego of old was reborn, igniting his 18-2 record again. His opponent for the match has not been officially announced but sources are pointing to an unlikely pick in Luigi Fioravanti who also won at UFC 82. Luigi is known to be a banger with lead fists, the match-up is leaning to be a battle tipped in Diego's favor. Once on the ground, he becomes overwhelming and can keep pace that few can withstand. Fans and critics alike are noting it would be a perfect time to give light to the feud between he and Josh Koscheck, considering it was at Tuf the first met. Nothing is official, but it looks like a verbal agreement between Diego and Luigi has already taken place...cross your fingers.

In line with TUF, an promo video has been floating around. TUF 7 premiers directly following UFC Fight Night 13, a 3 hour special, on April 2nd. 32 fighters arrive, 16 fighters go right back home...

We snagged it.

Here you go. Begin video transmission.

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This Week In MMA - Lesner, Rampage, and Pele Oh My!!

This week in Mixed Martial Arts...

Brock Lesner lines up against Mark Coleman. Sherdog.com noted- oddly enough the same night her received awards from the UFC paving way into the Hall of Fame, Coleman annouced he'd be matched up against Lesner come this August 9th in UFC 87. Lesner hopes to begin his UFC climb here by tackling a former UFC Champion...again. Better luck this time Brockie...

MMA moves from buzzword to bigtime, when recently Quinton Rampage Jackson teamed up with those who Just Do It. Nike paired Rampage with Lebron James and other notable stars to shoot the "Human Chain" commercial this week in LA. This marks the first of many larger mainstream corps to take notice of the formidable rise of MMA. Others who are not far behind: CBS, HBO, Busch, and Bud...

*sigh* "Never Back Down" the first full Mixed Martial Arts movie was released. One of the reasons for a three day waiting period for guns. Look for mass amounts of fighters to have committed suicide by Monday morning...

Hermes Franca spoke about his and opponent Sean Sherk's suspension last year for using steroids. Mentioning his health status before the fight, basically recovering from an injury he felt the weight of supporting his family, his fans/school, and his opponent forced him to make the only choice. He was apologetic and admitting, opposite his counter part who will apparently die before saying the words I used roids...Cage Potato reports Franco will return this July.

Pele in good spirits announced his return. Recently at TKO 32 broke his shin while performing a leg kick. No words can explain.

-we'll just show you.



He is recovering well and will have a metal bar placed in his right leg. All the better, now he'll feel like robocop putting a low kick to your thigh. If you don't know who Pele google Jose "Pelé" Landi-Jonsis- if you love Silva..Pele is Michael Jordan while Anderson is Kobe Bryant minus the lawsuits...

Other notable topics-

*Thiago Tavares will take on Matt Wiman at UFC 85.
*Diego Sanchez Calls out Josh Koscheck, who follows by calling out Matt Hughes...
*The Ultimate Fighter 7 announces 32 fighters will all battle royal for 16 spots on the show...
*Tito Ortiz Signs on to a UFC knock-off pitting 2 combatants to settle a domestic score inside the ring...
*Kevin Randleman Vs Jeff Monson on at the Global Fighting Championship

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