UFC 114 Preview: Diego Sanchez Says He's The Absolute Worst Matchup For John Hathaway

by Kelvin Hunt on May 27, 2010 4:00 PM EDT in News

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Sanchez gave his thoughts on Hathaway to UFC.com:

"He’s a young, tough kid, he’s got a unique style, and I just feel that the kid’s taking a chance getting in there with me," said Sanchez of his opponent. "He wants a big fight, he wants to be on the big card, and now he’s got it. I feel that I’m the absolute worst matchup for him because his style is a ground and pound style, and I look at John and I kinda see me back when I was younger, before I had evolved in my striking. But you can do that for only so long in this sport until you meet a character who has evolved his skills to be able to put it all together, and I feel that’s where I am right now in my evolution. I feel very confident in every aspect of my game. As long as I’m in good shape, watch out."

Ultimately, I'm glad to see Sanchez back in the welterweight division. He was a top ten guy before he made the decision to move to lightweight, and I expect him to be back there in short order. I wouldn't say that Sanchez is the absolute worst matchup for him, but the odds are definitely stacked against him. The problem for Hathaway will be the pace Sanchez fights at for the most part. The guy is an absolute machine cardio wise, and I don't expect him moving back up in weight to really be an issue for him. If Sanchez is able to take Hathaway down and obtain top position, it'll be a bad night for Hathaway as Sanchez's top game is his bread and butter.

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Yeah I can't remember how much of a dog Hathaway is,

but it’s not enough. Sanchez is gonna come in angry too he’s a real proud dude and a little crazy, he’ll probably be talking to himself in the cage like he’s Bobby Boucher.

Ride the Tiger!

by doonerthesooner on May 27, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

John Hathaway is the devil!

"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"

by 3PA on May 27, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

"YES"

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by Kelvin Hunt on May 27, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

It never gets old lol

"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"

by 3PA on May 27, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

it's yeaah, yeaah when he makes his way to the octagon.

his cartwheels are a reflection of his understanding of tony robbins gibberish.

I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". "And that's just what these hustlers look for. They cruise from casino to casino looking for weak dealers the way lions look for weak antelope". Ace Rothstein, The Movie "Casino" 1995. My name is puzzy, puzzy galore. I must be in heaven. "Goldfinger" The man with the midas touch. To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day".

by wolfmanshowlforever on May 27, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

What…you mean 114 isn’t just Rampage vs. Rashad?

I really hope Hathaway wins this one. Remember when it was Diego’s “time” against BJ. Hahaha. I think Diego comes in with a better gameplan than against BJ…you know, hold him against the cage and take 100 shots to the face.

by The Real T-Bone on May 27, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions