Post by The Sandmen on Dec 9, 2017 6:19:39 GMT -5
Jeremy Stephens glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Diego Sanchez looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Jeremy Stephens stumbles back.
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Diego moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off Stephens's arms.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephens wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grab one of Jeremy Stephens's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Diego Sanchez throw Stephens to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stephens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Diego steps backwards away from Jeremy Stephens. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punches from Diego Sanchez.
Stephens staggers backwards. Diego wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Diego only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Jeremy Stephens against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Stephens's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Stephens's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jeremy Stephens just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Stephens's face while in the clinch!
Stephens can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens takes a break to breathe while holding Diego Sanchez.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
4:05 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez was holding Jeremy Stephens against the fence, he swings his right arm over Stephens head and tries to hit him with revese elbow
Jeremy Stephens is being punish here, he got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Left cheek
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Jeremy Stephens tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Jeremy Stephens is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Jeremy Stephens manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jeremy Stephens. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
The punches go wide.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Stephens continues in closed guard
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Stephens pulls his arm out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens tries to escape from closed guard...
Stephens struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diego can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Stephens pulls his arm out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jeremy Stephens cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Diego covers himself well
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez charges at Stephens throwing flurries left and right.
Jeremy Stephens gets out of the way.
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diego's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy allows Diego time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Stephens.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jeremy Stephens swings...
...no good.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Stephens's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
1:38 Round 3 and Stephens is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephens tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Stephens
Diego launches a barrage of elbows over Stephens's face!
Jeremy Stephens blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Stephens
Diego is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He is not able to do it
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Stephens looks to be in very good shape.
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Jeremy Stephens on the ground
deflected by Diego.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Diego.
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Stephens ducks under...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Diego's stops that one with his face! How is Diego standing?!
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Diego blocks and pushes his opponent.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Stephens is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Jeremy Stephens
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
goes nowhere.
Stephens launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diego stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Stephens blocks with confidence
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Jeremy Stephens is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Stephens with uppercuts!
Stephens is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Stephens is unable to escape!
Stephens's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Stephens's face while in the clinch!
Stephens pushes Diego Sanchez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Diego.
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Diego's chin! That stops Diego in his tracks!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stephens avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
Jeremy Stephens circles around Diego
Low kick by Jeremy Stephens to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stephens can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stephens looks to work from half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to free his leg
Jeremy Stephens uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Jeremy Stephens arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Diego
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
Diego has a small cut in his Forehead
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Stephens uses his strength to keep Stephens at a disadvantage
Diego misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Jeremy Stephens
Solid blows to Diego's abdomen.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Stephens's moves.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Diego Sanchez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Diego Sanchez breaks that americana attempt!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Jeremy Stephens is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens hovers above Diego
Good punches to Diego's body.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Diego Sanchez.
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Round 5
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Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Diego is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Diego!
Diego Sanchez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jeremy Stephens's knows what to do here and blocks them
Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Stephens pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Jeremy Stephens ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Diego staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego stumbles backwards staggered and Jeremy Stephens launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Diego is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Left eye
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stephens is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Diego to get back to his feet.
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Diego staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Stephens shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Diego Sanchez who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jeremy Stephens is punishing Diego! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Stephens.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jeremy Stephens and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Jeremy Stephens shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Stephens who put distance between them
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A furious flurry of punches from Jeremy Stephens
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Jeremy Stephens paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Diego's stops that one with his face! How is Diego standing?!
Diego's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez looks rattled! Jeremy Stephens sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Diego Sanchez is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Jeremy Stephens has left Diego laying flat on the mat!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Mouth
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by KO (Punches) at 3:42 Round 5
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 55/64 (86%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/76 (32%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 14/44 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 30/55 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Diego Sanchez looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Jeremy Stephens stumbles back.
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Diego moves backwards and Jeremy Stephens is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off Stephens's arms.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephens wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grab one of Jeremy Stephens's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Diego Sanchez throw Stephens to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stephens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Diego steps backwards away from Jeremy Stephens. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punches from Diego Sanchez.
Stephens staggers backwards. Diego wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Diego only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Jeremy Stephens against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Stephens's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Stephens's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jeremy Stephens just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Stephens's face while in the clinch!
Stephens can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens takes a break to breathe while holding Diego Sanchez.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
4:05 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez was holding Jeremy Stephens against the fence, he swings his right arm over Stephens head and tries to hit him with revese elbow
Jeremy Stephens is being punish here, he got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Left cheek
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Jeremy Stephens tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Jeremy Stephens is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Jeremy Stephens manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jeremy Stephens. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
The punches go wide.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Stephens continues in closed guard
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Stephens pulls his arm out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens tries to escape from closed guard...
Stephens struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diego can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Stephens pulls his arm out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jeremy Stephens cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Diego covers himself well
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez charges at Stephens throwing flurries left and right.
Jeremy Stephens gets out of the way.
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diego's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy allows Diego time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Stephens.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jeremy Stephens swings...
...no good.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Stephens's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Diego moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Stephens
1:38 Round 3 and Stephens is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephens tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Stephens
Diego launches a barrage of elbows over Stephens's face!
Jeremy Stephens blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Stephens
Diego is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He is not able to do it
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Stephens
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Stephens looks to be in very good shape.
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Stephens is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Jeremy Stephens on the ground
deflected by Diego.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Diego.
Stephens misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Stephens ducks under...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Diego's stops that one with his face! How is Diego standing?!
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Diego's chin
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Diego blocks and pushes his opponent.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Stephens is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Jeremy Stephens
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
goes nowhere.
Stephens launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diego stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Stephens blocks with confidence
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes off of Jeremy Stephens and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Stephens stumbles backwards but Diego Sanchez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Jeremy Stephens is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Stephens with uppercuts!
Stephens is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Stephens is unable to escape!
Stephens's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Stephens's face while in the clinch!
Stephens pushes Diego Sanchez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Diego.
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Diego's chin! That stops Diego in his tracks!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stephens avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
Jeremy Stephens circles around Diego
Low kick by Jeremy Stephens to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stephens can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stephens looks to work from half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Diego
Jeremy Stephens tries to free his leg
Jeremy Stephens uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Jeremy Stephens arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Diego
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
Diego has a small cut in his Forehead
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jeremy Stephens can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Stephens uses his strength to keep Stephens at a disadvantage
Diego misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Jeremy Stephens
Solid blows to Diego's abdomen.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Stephens's moves.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Diego Sanchez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Diego Sanchez breaks that americana attempt!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Jeremy Stephens is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jeremy Stephens hovers above Diego
Good punches to Diego's body.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Diego Sanchez.
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Round 5
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Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Diego is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Diego!
Diego Sanchez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jeremy Stephens's knows what to do here and blocks them
Quick hook by Jeremy Stephens
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Stephens pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Jeremy Stephens ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Diego staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego stumbles backwards staggered and Jeremy Stephens launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Diego is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Left eye
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stephens is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Diego to get back to his feet.
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Diego staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Stephens shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Diego Sanchez who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jeremy Stephens is punishing Diego! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Stephens.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jeremy Stephens and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Jeremy Stephens shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Stephens who put distance between them
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A furious flurry of punches from Jeremy Stephens
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Jeremy Stephens paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Diego's stops that one with his face! How is Diego standing?!
Diego's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez looks rattled! Jeremy Stephens sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Diego Sanchez is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
This is over! That impact from Jeremy Stephens has left Diego laying flat on the mat!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Mouth
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by KO (Punches) at 3:42 Round 5
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 55/64 (86%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/76 (32%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 14/44 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 30/55 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s