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Former UFC veteran Diego Sanchez hospitalized amid lengthy COVID-19 battle

Longtime UFC veteran Diego Sanchez has been hospitalized after a lengthy battle with COVID-19, he announced on Twitter.

Sanchez, who has been keeping fans updated with his battle with the coronavirus for more than a week on social media, posted a photo on Thursday saying he has been hospitalized and dealing with complications with pneumonia.

Sanchez also said he has blood clots in both of his legs.

Sanchez said Saturday that it was his 27th day with the coronavirus, and that he was still in the hospital. He also shared an X-ray of his lungs on Instagram, saying his oxygen levels were significantly low.

Though he’s clearly dealing with a severe case of symptoms, Sanchez said he is still unvaccinated. He said that he isn’t “sold on the vax” yet, and that he’s “waiting for the best one to arrive.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not only approved initial doses of multiple coronavirus vaccines, but it endorsed booster shots of the vaccines for all Americans over 18 last week.

Sanchez spent more than 15 years in the UFC and compiled a 30-13 record, though he was dropped in May. A winner on Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Sanchez was dropped after concerns regarding the behavior of his longtime coach, Joshua Fabia. UFC president Dana White told Yahoo Sports in May that Fabia “is bats*** nuts” and that he couldn’t in good conscience put Sanchez into the Octagon.

Sanchez last fought at UFC 253 in September 2020, when he fell to Jake Matthews via unanimous decision.

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by Anonymousreply 39November 29, 2021 6:26 PM

He says he's not an anti-vaxxer.

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by Anonymousreply 1November 28, 2021 4:36 PM

Nice tits.

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by Anonymousreply 2November 28, 2021 4:38 PM

lol

by Anonymousreply 3November 28, 2021 4:38 PM

I sincerely do not understand this type of thinking. We have a gift of vaccines available.

by Anonymousreply 4November 28, 2021 4:38 PM

low-iq thinking

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by Anonymousreply 6November 28, 2021 4:47 PM

I hope he pulls through.

He's hot.

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by Anonymousreply 7November 28, 2021 4:48 PM

Nickname is "Dirty".

by Anonymousreply 8November 28, 2021 4:49 PM

Apparently, he also has an OnlyFans account.

But it sounds G-rated.

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by Anonymousreply 9November 28, 2021 4:50 PM

Can anyone confirm whether it’s all G-rated?

by Anonymousreply 10November 28, 2021 4:56 PM

Was he hot?

by Anonymousreply 11November 28, 2021 4:56 PM

[quote]He said that he isn’t “sold on the vax” yet, and that he’s “waiting for the best one to arrive.”

He got the best Covid variant instead.

by Anonymousreply 12November 28, 2021 4:56 PM

How does the world contain so many morons?

by Anonymousreply 13November 28, 2021 4:57 PM

[quote] He says he's not an anti-vaxxer.

Sure. He’s just still doing his “research.”

by Anonymousreply 14November 28, 2021 4:57 PM

Not much upstairs.

by Anonymousreply 15November 28, 2021 4:57 PM

Are Diego and his "coach" Joshua Fabia a couple?

They totally look like they're together.

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by Anonymousreply 16November 28, 2021 5:01 PM

Tell me that Josh Fabia doesn't scream "gay."

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by Anonymousreply 17November 28, 2021 5:03 PM

Omg... whoever wrote this article is SOOOOOOOOOO shady.

The double-entendres are so obvious.

[quote] Diego Sanchez breaks up with his guru Joshua Fabia

Diego Sanchez comes out saying he has split ways with his trainer, coach, business partner, and life guru, Joshua Fabia on Thursday. Further comments on the split will be updated by Diego himself.

UFC veteran Diego Sanchez has finally decided to break things off with his manager, coach, and fitness guru, Joshua Fabia. The duo have been the headlines for a long time since their rift off with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The Hall of Fame fighter told MMA Fighting about the news of splitting paths with Joshua Fabia on Thursday. Diego is certain that he will no longer work with Fabia and he will elaborate on the scenario later. Sanchez added no comments further. The fighter will need some time to get his stuff together and then will make an official announcement.

Sanchez and his attorney were involved in this. Sanchez’s attorney, Charles Lakins, told MMA Fighting that the decision to split ways was made on Thursday and the fighter will no longer have any business ties with Joshua. “Any power of attorney that Fabia had has been rescinded/terminated,” Lakins said.

A lot of people working close to Diego and people around the MMA circle claim that the veteran used to be doing fine until he met his then trainer Joshua Fabia. Ever since then he has been a menace and acting bizarre. Sanchez began to work with Fabia in 2019 prior to his fight with Mickey Gall at UFC 235.

Diego claimed that Fabia was his healer, trainer, and Guru. A lot of clashes came about between Fabia and the UFC employees which finally led to the termination of Sanchez’s contract from the promotion. Now that the duo is broken apart, could we see a possible move back to the company for Diego?

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by Anonymousreply 18November 28, 2021 5:06 PM

From his post announcing his non antivax status, he’s clearly a deep thinker.

by Anonymousreply 19November 28, 2021 5:06 PM

Studies have shown that even if you got the vaccine during your sickness, it would have a lessening effect on the disease. At this point a jab could still save his life.

by Anonymousreply 20November 28, 2021 5:11 PM

Still waiting for that perfect, curated vaccine!

by Anonymousreply 21November 28, 2021 5:15 PM

[quote]How does the world contain so many morons?

Please watch "Idiocracy" and get back to us.

by Anonymousreply 22November 28, 2021 5:15 PM

Still waiting for that perfect vaccine..........three....two....one......

..........................................Flatlined..............................................................

by Anonymousreply 23November 28, 2021 5:21 PM

Does Diego like the sex where the man goes up into the man?

by Anonymousreply 24November 28, 2021 5:24 PM

[quote] I’m not a Antivaxxer damnit!! just waiting for the best one to arrive

🙄

He’s a moron. They’ve arrived, genius. We have two great, very effective vaccines, both of which are made even better by the booster shots.

And he’s not that hot. Plus those tattoos are 🤮

by Anonymousreply 25November 28, 2021 5:24 PM

I think he's gay, R24.

He and his "trainer" are way too touchy-feely with each other.

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by Anonymousreply 26November 28, 2021 5:26 PM

He's not that hot, and he needs to do a few more sit-ups.

by Anonymousreply 27November 28, 2021 5:26 PM

[quote] Video: Joshua Fabia punches and kicks upside-down Diego Sanchez in bizarre training footage

Just when you thought the Diego Sanchez-Joshua Fabia saga couldn’t get any stranger.

On Friday, training footage featuring Sanchez and Fabia began to circulate that featured the recently released UFC veteran in two bizarre scenes with Fabia providing his questionable brand of coaching.

The first part of the video is comprised of Sanchez hanging upside down and being struck by Fabia, who punches, slaps, and kicks Sanchez. Sanchez just dangles from side to side, going from an inverted meditation stance to covering his face, but otherwise does not move.

In the second part, a blindfolded Sanchez maneuvers around the ring and occasionally rushes forward as Fabia flicks at him with a black belt.

The video has since been pulled from YouTube, but clips from it are still available on Twitter.

It’s unclear where this footage originates from, how it became public, or when it was filmed, though it does appear to be a deliberate production on the part of Fabia (at one point, Fabia makes sure that the cameraperson is filming).

Fabia has been a controversial figure since he first started making public appearances with Sanchez ahead of Sanchez’s fight with Michel Pereira at UFC Rio Rancho in February 2020. He has drawn criticism from the media and fans for how he has portrayed himself as a mentor to Sanchez and he butted heads with UFC officials prior to Sanchez’s recent release from the promotion.

Fighters Donald Cerrone and Angela Hill have also criticized Fabia, with Cerrone calling him a “cult leader,” and Hill saying that Fabia’s attitude caused tension with the UFC broadcast team.

In a recent interview with SiriusXM’s Fight Nation, Sanchez claimed that the UFC is conspiring against him and Fabia and that he fears retaliation from his former employer.

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by Anonymousreply 28November 28, 2021 5:30 PM

Looks like kinky rough sex play.

I kind of feel sorry for Diego. He doesn't seem that smart, and he also seems easily manipulated.

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by Anonymousreply 29November 28, 2021 5:31 PM

If you're young and you work out, you don't need the vaccine!

by Anonymousreply 30November 28, 2021 5:32 PM

This video is interesting:

[quote] Diego Sanchez OnlyFans EXPOSED & it’s 10x Crazier Than Expected

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by Anonymousreply 31November 28, 2021 5:38 PM

Google: SUB.

by Anonymousreply 32November 28, 2021 5:40 PM

So, r31, is there nekkidness on his OF or not?

by Anonymousreply 33November 28, 2021 6:34 PM

It doesn’t matter, his OF doesn’t exist anymore.

by Anonymousreply 34November 28, 2021 8:10 PM

What's going on here? Lol.

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by Anonymousreply 35November 28, 2021 9:47 PM
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by Anonymousreply 36November 29, 2021 1:35 AM

Diego, I'm very sorry to hear that the direct and predictable results of your actions happened to you. Keep fighting the long COVID.

by Anonymousreply 37November 29, 2021 1:41 AM

[quote]Not much upstairs.

Too many hits to the head.

by Anonymousreply 38November 29, 2021 1:45 AM

He's straight.

Has an ex-girlfriend and a couple of kids.

by Anonymousreply 39November 29, 2021 6:26 PM
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