Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2014 15:04:19 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Melvin Guillard and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Incredible haymaker from Diego Sanchez!
You can see Melvin Guillard's head being snapped backwards!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Guillard ribs hard
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Guillard leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guillard with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Guillard moves on the ground
Melvin Guillard moves to side mount
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Guillard tries to launch a few punches to Diego Sanchez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Diego's defense
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Diego Sanchez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Diego
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego has Guillard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Melvin Guillard keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Guillard gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Melvin Guillard arms and counters his opponent punches.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Guillard put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Melvin Guillard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Melvin Guillard doesn't defend himself!
Guillard has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego Sanchez is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Guillard moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guillard into his guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
The punches go wide.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Solid shots!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
Diego anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Guillard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Melvin Guillard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Melvin Guillard is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Melvin Guillard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 2:00 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Guillard holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Guillard
Diego is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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 goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Diego only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Melvin Guillard's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guillard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Guillard.
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right cheek
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Guillard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Guillard's chin! That stops Guillard in his tracks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Diego begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
this is getting worse and worse for Guillard
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego steps forward
Guillard feints.
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Guillard pushes Diego Sanchez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Diego Sanchez, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Guillard's chin
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego ducks under...
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Diego.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Melvin Guillard just can't get away!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Guillard's chin! He is knocked down!
Guillard's Chin is beginning to swell
Diego is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Melvin Guillard to stand up.
Guillard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Left cheek
Guillard launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is measuring Diego with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Guillard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego pushes Melvin Guillard against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Guillard's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Guillard's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Melvin Guillard againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Guillard cannot escape Diego Sanchez's clinch! Diego Sanchez is just brutalizing Guillard with punches time and time again!
Guillard's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Melvin Guillard slightly pushes Diego into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds Guillard
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Guillard's face while in the clinch!
Guillard pushes Diego Sanchez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Nice punch by Melvin Guillard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Guillard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Diego Sanchez's offensive.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
Melvin Guillard is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Guillard! It would have finished this fight.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Left eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Diego is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Some big punches are landing!
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Melvin Guillard
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Guillard's face while in the clinch!
Guillard can't take many more shots like those!
Guillard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Left cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
You can see Guillard's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Diego Sanchez! Guillard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (Punches) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 348 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 23/38 (61%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Diego + Beast mode = no chance for you.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Melvin Guillard and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Incredible haymaker from Diego Sanchez!
You can see Melvin Guillard's head being snapped backwards!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Guillard ribs hard
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Guillard leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guillard with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Guillard moves on the ground
Melvin Guillard moves to side mount
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Guillard tries to launch a few punches to Diego Sanchez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Diego's defense
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Diego Sanchez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Diego
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego has Guillard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Melvin Guillard keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
Guillard gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Melvin Guillard arms and counters his opponent punches.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Diego
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Guillard put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Melvin Guillard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Melvin Guillard doesn't defend himself!
Guillard has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego Sanchez is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Guillard moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guillard into his guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
The punches go wide.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Solid shots!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
Diego anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Guillard is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Melvin Guillard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Melvin Guillard is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Diego
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Melvin Guillard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 2:00 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
Guillard holds Diego Sanchez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diego tries to cover his face,
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Guillard
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Guillard
Diego is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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 goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Diego only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Melvin Guillard's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guillard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Guillard.
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right cheek
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Guillard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Guillard's chin! That stops Guillard in his tracks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Diego begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
this is getting worse and worse for Guillard
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego steps forward
Guillard feints.
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard's Left eye is beginning to swell
Guillard pushes Diego Sanchez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Diego Sanchez, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Guillard's chin
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego ducks under...
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Diego.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Melvin Guillard just can't get away!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Guillard's chin! He is knocked down!
Guillard's Chin is beginning to swell
Diego is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez creates space and allows Melvin Guillard to stand up.
Guillard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Left cheek
Guillard launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is measuring Diego with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Guillard misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego pushes Melvin Guillard against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Guillard's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Guillard's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Melvin Guillard againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Guillard cannot escape Diego Sanchez's clinch! Diego Sanchez is just brutalizing Guillard with punches time and time again!
Guillard's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Melvin Guillard slightly pushes Diego into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds Guillard
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Guillard's face while in the clinch!
Guillard pushes Diego Sanchez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Nice punch by Melvin Guillard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Diego Sanchez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Guillard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Diego Sanchez's offensive.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
Melvin Guillard is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Guillard! It would have finished this fight.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Left eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Diego is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Some big punches are landing!
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Melvin Guillard
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Guillard's face while in the clinch!
Guillard can't take many more shots like those!
Guillard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Left cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
You can see Guillard's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Guillard with uppercuts!
Guillard is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Guillard is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Diego Sanchez! Guillard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by TKO (Punches) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 348 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 23/38 (61%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Diego + Beast mode = no chance for you.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!