LAS VEGAS — Mickey Gall is no stranger to the man he’ll be facing at UFC 235.
Gall was just 13 years old when Diego Sanchez made his Octagon debut in 2005 with a thunderous win over Kenny Florian at the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter finale. Back then, Sanchez was the truest embodiment of the stereotypical MMA wildman, a savage whose unbridled heart and aggression made him an instant fan favorite. Later that year, as part of the 17-fight win streak that kicked off his pro career, Sanchez threw caution to the wind in a furious display against Nick Diaz at the second TUF finale.