Diego Sanchez was battered and bruised after his loss against Gilbert Melendez at UFC 166 last night in a fight many have labelled one of the greatest ever.
The lightweight battle between the two experienced fighters has been widely received as a classic in Texas.
Sanchez through caution to the wind in the third round when he lost the first two rounds, and fans witnessed an incredibly physical affair.
Sanchez opted to seek out a choke submission that ultimately failed, but was praised by UFC President Dana White and pretty much everyone else after for his incredible heart.
Fans in Houston were treated to punches, kicks, and knees in one of the few bouts that could actually challenge the excitement level of last month's classic Jon Jones/Alexander Gustafsson light heavyweight title fight.
