‘He’s Our Diego Sanchez 2.0’- Dana White Highly Impressed With Ricky Turcios

UFC President Dana White was all praise for the TUF 29 bantamweight finale winner Ricky Turcios. Turcios earned a split decision over Brady Hiestand at the main card of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze to get crowned with the throne. The fight itself was a treat to watch as it was nothing short of war.

Turcios has now put the bantamweight division on notice with his incredible win. Also ‘Pretty’ has a personality that few can match. This has forced fight fans to be more invested in him and tune in to watch whenever Turcios is in action.

White was also left impressed with Turcios’ performance. It seems like he is quite a fan of the bantamweight fighter as well. In fact, the UFC President went on to compare him with a certain Diego Sanchez.

‘Nightmare’ became a star from the TUF show itself. Apart from his grit and fighting spirit, his unique personality made fans tune in whenever he was in action.

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 06: Diego Sanchez enters the octagon against Michael Chiesa in their welterweight fight during the UFC 239 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)

“He’s our Diego Sanchez 2.0. He’s tough. I mean those kids fought their a**es off and I am looking forward to see what he does here,” said White about Turcios. It is quite clear that the bantamweight fighter has the personality. If he can follow Sanchez’s footsteps and become a renowned star, remains to be seen.

Dana White talks about the return of TUF

While The Ultimate Fighter show returned after a long absence, TUF 29 itself managed to sport good feedback from the fans. Contestants like Turcios and Brady are the primary reasons behind the success. White indicated that they are planning to host one show every year.

CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: UFC President Dana White interacts with media during the UFC on FOX press conference on January 24, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

White said that they are looking to see at which weight class they can host the show next term and the coaches will be decided accordingly. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see what he has planned for Turcios next.

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