Post by The Sandmen on May 3, 2013 17:03:36 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Joachim Hansen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Now Diego Sanchez put his title in contention against Hansen.
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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Diego and Hansen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes off of Joachim Hansen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hansen holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen launches a knee!
Diego blocks that knee.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Hansen's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Joachim Hansen's eyes.
Hansen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Joachim Hansen launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego takes a break to breathe while holding Joachim Hansen.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diego dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen is moving on the ground...
Diego tries to counter Hansen's moves on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Diego tries to move to full mount
Diego's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Hansen tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego jumps and tries to free his leg! Hansen doesn't allow this but Diego Sanchez is able to get half guard here.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Hansen put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen 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 2:35 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hansen 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 closed guard over Hansen
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego breaks the closed guard of Joachim Hansen and moves to half guard
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Hansen's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Hansen misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Joachim Hansen moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hansen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hansen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen has given his back to Diego Sanchez who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego Sanchez has one hook in!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hansen's face with those brutal elbows! Hansen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right cheek
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Hansen with punches
Hansen avoids getting cornered.
Diego steps backwards away from Joachim Hansen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego tries to dirty boxing while holds Hansen against cage
Hansen is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hansen.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen tries a middle kick
Diego Sanchez blocks and steps away.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Diego is connecting with a few punches
Hansen Hyper-extended his arm
Hansen goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hansen wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego wants nothing of that and pushes Hansen.
Diego Sanchez circles around Hansen
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds Hansen
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez slightly pushes Hansen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
As the fight continues it seems that Diego Sanchez is taking the best of the fight.
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Joachim Hansen stumbles back.
Diego Sanchez has found an opening in the defense of Hansen, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hansen's ribs.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joachim Hansen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Hansen
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego Sanchez any adventage in the ground.
Diego misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Hansen
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Not a desiderable position that Hansen is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diego tries to move to full mount!
Hansen won't allow him to take this position easily.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joachim Hansen, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Diego Sanchez pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego jumps and tries to free his leg! Hansen doesn't allow this but Diego Sanchez is able to get half guard here.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Diego Sanchez pushes Hansen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diego who is in full mount! Hansen is in trouble now!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen 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 Joachim Hansen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. 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.
Diego Sanchez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Diego is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Diego Sanchez looks to pass to mount...
Diego slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joachim Hansen.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Diego Sanchez sits high on Joachim Hansen's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hansen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Hansen tries to roll out. He's too quick for Diego Sanchez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diego and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Diego
Nice beating Joachim Hansen has received.
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego holds Joachim Hansen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Diego
Joachim Hansen tries to open Diego's guard...
Diego breaks the lock and covers himself from Hansen's punches
Hansen misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Diego
Hansen is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Hansen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 3
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Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego Sanchez and Hansen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Diego Sanchez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Hansen
Diego moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hansen's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Hansen
Diego launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joachim Hansen is not able to stop Hansen ground skills and Diego Sanchez moves to side mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hansen! Diego has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Hansen's face!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Hansen tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Joachim Hansen 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
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Joachim Hansen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hansen into his guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Diego
Hansen is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 2:30 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Diego Sanchez pushes Joachim Hansen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diego drills Joachim Hansen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Hansen has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen 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 is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen 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 in rear mount over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen has given his back to Diego Sanchez who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego Sanchez has one hook in!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Diego has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hansen.
Nicely done! Diego now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diego tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diego's is smart enough to counter him.
Hansen misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Hansen's head!
This is bad! Diego is just pounding on Joachim Hansen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Diego is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hansen's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hansen's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Hansen's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Diego throws his leg over and Joachim Hansen is in serious trouble! Diego Sanchez extends his hips and Joachim Hansen is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Submission (Armbar) at 4:04 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/33 (79%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/25 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Diego Sanchez defends the Lightweight title!
This is funny, because despite what everyone keeps saying about Hansen, Hansen has only 2 small weaknesses - takedown defence, and stamina. Diego exploited both of those, creating the perfect storm here for Hansen to get destroyed. And destroyed he got. Meh well, his coming out party will have to wait. In the mean time, he will gladly wipe the floor with Cruz if that challenge still exists.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!