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MMA Mania is reporting that Diego Sanchez will fight Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout at UFC on Versus 3 on March 3. A location for the event has not yet been confirmed. UFC on Versus 3 coverage

Paulo Thiago: Kill or Be Killed via Tatame "I messed up (in my fight with Diego Sanchez). I was winning the first round, up until the half of the second round, but he was able to take me down and I got tired. I messed up during the weight cutting, losing weight right on the last minute. It was not a good result, but because it was Fight of the Night I’ll be getting another chance" (laughs). "I’m waiting to see who I’ll fight next, I think this will be my last chance. Now it’s either kill or be killed. If I win I stay, if I lose I’m out". This Fan Shot was promoted to the front page by Nick Thomas. UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez coverage

Carlos Condit tells MMA Junkie he was offered a fight with Jon Fitch, but wants some time off and then, possibly, Chris Lytle or Diego Sanchez: "It just didn't work out as far as timing went. I didn't think I was going to be able to get a long enough camp in for Fitch for the time period that they were wanting me to fight." "I think (Chris Lytle) would be a great fight. Lytle always comes to put on exciting shows, and that's obviously what I like to do also." "I wouldn't be against (a fight against Diego Sanchez). Honestly, I think Diego's going back to 155, but if they wanted me to fight him, and the incentive was there, I would do it. They'd have to do it here in Albuquerque and make it a big old thing." -- photo via UFC.com

Diego Sanchez tells PennyJoMMA.com on Facebook that he'll be fighting Paulo Thiago at UFC 121 in Anaheim in October. Sanchez has moved back to New Mexico and is now training at Albuquerque Kickboxing (not affiliated with Greg Jackson). Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann Tito Ortiz vs. TBA Patrick Cote vs. TBA Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen Sam Stout vs. Paul Taylor Dongi Yang vs. Chris Camozzi UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez coverage

Dana White Wants Diego Sanchez Back at Lightweight: "I'm not [Sanchez's] manager, but I think he should stay at [lightweight]. Listen, a loss to B.J. Penn doesn't mean you go back up to 170. It means you stay at 155, and you do what Kenny Florian did. You stay in there and you keep grinding it out and keep beating the top guys, and you get back in line and work your way back up to the top again... Diego does not look good at 170." UFC 114 Coverage

Rumor Busting: Shane Del Rosario will not be fighting Bobby Lashley on Jan 30th. He has indeed been offered a fight with Bobby Lashley and both sides had agreed to the fight, but somehow, Strikeforce officials told Shane that the bout was off. Lashley is fighting in three weeks, but no opponent has been announced yet. Shane on the other hand, is reportedly set to make his return on March, against fellow striker, Lavar Johnson. ... The rumored match between Rich Franklin and Patrick Cote for UFC 113, is false. Cote will still participate on the card, but it won't be against Franklin. ... Diego Sanchez was also talking about his next fight: "Any suggestions on a next opponent? It's in gods hands!!! you all know I will fight anyone:) somone who will put me right back on top is what I'm looking for... I have been hinted s sherk??? I will fight anyone!!!" "Gomi kflo in the works Is what I'm thinking Kenny wins it sets up a huge rematch with who elses but me???" HT: Five Ounces of Pain & Cagepotato