Diego Sanchez's Return to 170lbs; plus more Matchmaking News

Diego Sanchez's rumored return to the welterweight division is a go. Sanchez (21-3), will fight John Hathaway (12-0) at UFC 114 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Diego left the welterweight division in early 2009 and won his first two bouts at 155lbs. earning a title shot against B.J. Penn at UFC 107. That title fight didn't go exactly to plan for "The Nightmare" as he was manhandled by Penn on way to a TKO loss. 

In the aftermath of the lopsided loss Sanchez publicly voiced his desire to return to the welterweight division.

While a return to 170lbs. will certainly make Diego's diet more enjoyable, the whole reason Sanchez left was due to his inability to beat top-five welterweight fighters. Diego has long stated that his goal is to become a champion but WKR isn't sure that there is clear path to a title shot.

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