It was announced earlier this month that a bout between the first The Ultimate Fighter winner = Diego Sanchez and former UFC fighter John Makdessi had been added to the ICS Mania 1 boxing event. The event takes place on April 12 at The Pit in Albuquerque and is headlined by a rematch between former light heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson . On Thursday, the top of the fight card took part in a press conference promoting the upcoming event. Afterward, they faced off with their opponents. Sanchez last fought in BKFC KnuckleMania 3 in February 2023, losing to Austin Trout via doctor stoppage. It’ll be the first time Makdessi has seen completion since UFC 293 in September 2023. Diego Sanchez vs. John Makdessi ICS Mania 1 Face-Off
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