Diego Sanchez announced via a bulletin on his official MySpace account that his next fight will be against Roan Carneiro at UFC 82 on March 1 in Columbus, Ohio.

MMAFightline.com was able to confirm through sources close to Sanchez's camp that this fight will likely take place though no paperwork has been signed.

Sanchez started his career an outstanding 17-0 before losing his last two fights at the hands of Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch.

Carneiro trains with American Top Team and holds a professional record of 12-6.