Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2012 12:39:04 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Diego Sanchez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Donald Cerrone and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good front kick from Diego!
Donald Cerrone blocks
Diego tries to grapple
Cerrone moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Donald Cerrone goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Cerrone seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Body kick by Donald Cerrone...
just grazes his opponent.
Cerrone 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?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Cerrone leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Left eye
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez shoots and grab one of Donald Cerrone's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Cerrone lose his balance and falls to the mat
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Cerrone
Cerrone holds Diego Sanchez's arms and blocks the punches!
Diego misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone throws up a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diego looks to work from half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diego Sanchez looks to pass to mount...
Diego slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Donald Cerrone.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Diego's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Donald Cerrone improve his position.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Cerrone launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez blocks
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Diego deflects the blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cerrone tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Donald Cerrone.
Cerrone misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Donald Cerrone slips his head out and ends up in Diego Sanchez's guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone breaks the closed guard of Diego Sanchez and moves to half guard
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Diego won't allow him to take this position easily.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Diego is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Cerrone is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego Sanchez tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Diego Sanchez. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Donald Cerrone shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Donald Cerrone breaks that americana attempt!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Diego's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Donald Cerrone is on his feet again.
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
This is bad! Diego is just pounding on Donald Cerrone's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diego is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Cerrone staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Donald Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cerrone's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Nose
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Forehead
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Donald Cerrone, who is barely covering up!
Cerrone's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Diego gets hold of a leg and trips Cerrone to the mat!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Cerrone has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Donald Cerrone, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Cerrone laying flat on the mat!
Cerrone's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Chin
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/51 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Cerrone returns from his injury with a vengeange. Unfortunately, that vengeance was beaten out of him by Diego Sanchez. Starting mid-second round, this fight became a clear Diego-fest, with Cerrone just not performing. Hopefully this is just ring rust from his injury and he will one day return to the form he was not-quite-at when he got hurt. Ohhhh boy....
Diego Sanchez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Donald Cerrone and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good front kick from Diego!
Donald Cerrone blocks
Diego tries to grapple
Cerrone moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Donald Cerrone goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Cerrone seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Body kick by Donald Cerrone...
just grazes his opponent.
Cerrone 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?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Cerrone leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Left eye
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez shoots and grab one of Donald Cerrone's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Cerrone lose his balance and falls to the mat
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Cerrone
Cerrone holds Diego Sanchez's arms and blocks the punches!
Diego misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone throws up a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diego looks to work from half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diego Sanchez looks to pass to mount...
Diego slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Donald Cerrone.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Diego's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Donald Cerrone improve his position.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Cerrone launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez blocks
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Cerrone with punches
Cerrone reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Diego deflects the blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Cerrone tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Donald Cerrone.
Cerrone misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Donald Cerrone slips his head out and ends up in Diego Sanchez's guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone breaks the closed guard of Diego Sanchez and moves to half guard
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Diego won't allow him to take this position easily.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Diego is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Diego
Cerrone is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego Sanchez tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Diego Sanchez. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Donald Cerrone shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Donald Cerrone breaks that americana attempt!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Diego's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Diego is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Donald Cerrone is on his feet again.
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
This is bad! Diego is just pounding on Donald Cerrone's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diego is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Cerrone staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Diego Sanchez Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Donald Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cerrone's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Nose
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Forehead
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Donald Cerrone, who is barely covering up!
Cerrone's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Diego gets hold of a leg and trips Cerrone to the mat!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cerrone
Diego use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Cerrone has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Donald Cerrone, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Diego Sanchez has left Cerrone laying flat on the mat!
Cerrone's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Chin
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/51 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Cerrone returns from his injury with a vengeange. Unfortunately, that vengeance was beaten out of him by Diego Sanchez. Starting mid-second round, this fight became a clear Diego-fest, with Cerrone just not performing. Hopefully this is just ring rust from his injury and he will one day return to the form he was not-quite-at when he got hurt. Ohhhh boy....