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Diego Sanchez

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Martial Artist

The Resume

    (December 31, 1981- )
    Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Mixed martial artist who fought in the UFC
    Competed in the middleweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions
    Earned UFC contract after winning on the first season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'

Why he might be annoying:

    As far as nicknames go, he went from being 'The Nightmare' to being 'The Dream.'
    His eccentric behavior on 'The Ultimate Fighter' included trying to extract energy from a lightning storm.
    He was suspended from the UFC for three months after testing positive for marijuana.
    MMA fans mock him for his 'Yes Cartwheel' (doing a series of cartwheels while yelling 'yes!').
    He summed up one of his victories by saying: 'I'm feeling the pure ecstasy of having a war.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a New Mexico state high school wrestling champion.
    His level of intensity has never been called into question.
    His fights are often entertaining, with several winning 'Fight of the Night' honors.
    He worked for UPS before he competed on 'The Ultimate Fighter' and earned a UFC contract.
    Love him or hate him, he has one of the more colorful and often discussed personalities in MMA.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 35 Votes: 8.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 80 Votes: 46.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 133 Votes: 48.87% Annoying