Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:39:45 GMT -5
Maynard enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Diego Sanchez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Gray Maynard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Diego Sanchez put his title in contention against Maynard.
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 Sanchez and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Gray Maynard improve his position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Gray Maynard improve his position.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard tries to jump to side mount.
Diego Sanchez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez is looking to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gray Maynard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
Maynard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gray Maynard launches a body shot
Diego dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Maynard has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego launches a stiff jab!
Maynard ducks that one.
Maynard moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left cheek
Diego Sanchez and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Quick hook by Gray Maynard
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Diego's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
Diego and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Diego who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gray Maynard tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Diego is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Gray Maynard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez throws down elbows...
Maynard is not making himself an easy target.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Diego moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gray Maynard's mind is definitely in the fight, Diego just got nailed! Gray Maynard saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Diego is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maynard into his guard.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maynard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego Sanchez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Diego tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Maynard's face!
Maynard's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Diego Sanchez chases Maynard and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Maynard steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego blocks Gray Maynard's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
Maynard anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Maynard.
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Mouth
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Gray Maynard.
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Round 3
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Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Diego Sanchez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Maynard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gray Maynard's eyes.
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gray Maynard just can't get away!
Maynard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Maynard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Gray Maynard are cliched up against the cage. Diego hammers Maynard face and hooks Maynard leg
Gray Maynard is on his back after that trip
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Diego Sanchez is in Maynard open guard now
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
Crushing shot to Maynard's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Diego blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego suddenly holds Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Maynard's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diego tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
You can see Maynard's blood making stains in the mat.
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to stand up!
Diego 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Maynard's face while in the clinch!
Maynard can't take many more shots like those!
The ref pulls off Diego Sanchez! Maynard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (Punches) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 26/35 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 19/23 (83%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Diego Sanchez defends the Lightweight title!
Neat. Sanchez dominated this one. Well, Maynard got a tiny bit of damage in the beginning, but Diego has MASSIVE toughness, so it was of little consequence.
Diego Sanchez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Gray Maynard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Diego Sanchez put his title in contention against Maynard.
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 Sanchez and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Gray Maynard improve his position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard tries to open Diego's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Diego is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Gray Maynard pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Gray Maynard improve his position.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Maynard tries to jump to side mount.
Diego Sanchez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez is looking to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gray Maynard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
Maynard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gray Maynard launches a body shot
Diego dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Maynard has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego launches a stiff jab!
Maynard ducks that one.
Maynard moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left cheek
Diego Sanchez and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Quick hook by Gray Maynard
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Diego's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
Diego and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Diego who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
Diego Sanchez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gray Maynard tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Diego is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Gray Maynard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez throws down elbows...
Maynard is not making himself an easy target.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Diego moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gray Maynard's mind is definitely in the fight, Diego just got nailed! Gray Maynard saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Diego is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maynard into his guard.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maynard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego Sanchez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Diego tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Maynard's face!
Maynard's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard 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 Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Diego Sanchez chases Maynard and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Maynard steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego blocks Gray Maynard's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
Maynard anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Maynard
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Maynard.
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Mouth
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Gray Maynard.
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Round 3
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Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Diego Sanchez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Maynard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gray Maynard's eyes.
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gray Maynard just can't get away!
Maynard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Maynard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Gray Maynard are cliched up against the cage. Diego hammers Maynard face and hooks Maynard leg
Gray Maynard is on his back after that trip
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Maynard
Diego is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Diego Sanchez is in Maynard open guard now
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
Crushing shot to Maynard's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Maynard
Diego moves on the ground
Diego Sanchez moves to side mount
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Diego blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego suddenly holds Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Maynard's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Diego tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Diego
You can see Maynard's blood making stains in the mat.
Maynard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard tries to stand up!
Diego 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gray Maynard's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Maynard with uppercuts!
Maynard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Maynard is unable to escape!
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Maynard's face while in the clinch!
Maynard can't take many more shots like those!
The ref pulls off Diego Sanchez! Maynard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (Punches) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 26/35 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 19/23 (83%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Diego Sanchez defends the Lightweight title!
Neat. Sanchez dominated this one. Well, Maynard got a tiny bit of damage in the beginning, but Diego has MASSIVE toughness, so it was of little consequence.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!