Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2014 19:24:25 GMT -5
Diego Sanchez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Miguel Torres glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Diego and Torres move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Even nicer blocks from Diego.
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Diego hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Diego is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Diego is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
2:14 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Diego
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego is covering himself! Torres tries to force the situation and Diego clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Torres is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Torres stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Diego Sanchez is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego tries to move to full mount
Diego's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Diego Sanchez slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Diego Sanchez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Torres misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez decides to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Diego is in open guard over Torres now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Diego blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego Sanchez hovers above Torres
Good punches to Torres's body.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Diego Sanchez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Torres's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego 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.
Torres tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Diego Sanchez is taking the best of the fight.
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Miguel Torres againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Torres cannot escape Diego Sanchez's clinch! Diego Sanchez is just brutalizing Torres with punches time and time again!
Torres's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
Diego Sanchez takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Miguel Torres is on his feet again.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Torres with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego steps backwards away from Miguel Torres. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego is swinging for the fences!
Torres backpedals and creates space. Diego Sanchez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Torres with punches
Torres reels from the strikes.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Miguel Torres pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grab one of Miguel Torres's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Miguel Torres landed hard on his back
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego Sanchez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diego drills Miguel Torres's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Torres has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Miguel Torres 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Diego is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Diego Sanchez's lock! This is over! Torres didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 241 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Torres hoped to catch Diego sleeping. He didn't. Diego ruined him for that.
Miguel Torres glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Diego and Torres move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Even nicer blocks from Diego.
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Diego hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Diego is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Torres
Diego is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
2:14 Round 1 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Torres blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Diego
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego is covering himself! Torres tries to force the situation and Diego clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Torres is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Diego
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Torres stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Diego Sanchez is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Diego seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego tries to move to full mount
Diego's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Diego Sanchez slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Diego Sanchez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Torres misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez decides to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Diego is in open guard over Torres now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Diego blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego Sanchez hovers above Torres
Good punches to Torres's body.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Diego Sanchez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Torres's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego 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.
Torres tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Diego Sanchez is taking the best of the fight.
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Miguel Torres againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Torres cannot escape Diego Sanchez's clinch! Diego Sanchez is just brutalizing Torres with punches time and time again!
Torres's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Diego Sanchez away.
Diego Sanchez takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Miguel Torres is on his feet again.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Torres with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego steps backwards away from Miguel Torres. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego is swinging for the fences!
Torres backpedals and creates space. Diego Sanchez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Torres with punches
Torres reels from the strikes.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Miguel Torres pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grab one of Miguel Torres's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Miguel Torres landed hard on his back
Diego is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Diego Sanchez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diego drills Miguel Torres's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Torres has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Miguel Torres 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Diego is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Diego Sanchez's lock! This is over! Torres didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 241 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Torres hoped to catch Diego sleeping. He didn't. Diego ruined him for that.