Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2015 8:38:38 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Diego while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Wanderlei Silva and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wanderlei misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wanderlei
Diego shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
Diego pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Wanderlei Silva's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego Sanchez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries to free his leg...
Diego Sanchez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Wanderlei's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Wanderlei
Diego Sanchez fakes some punches
Wanderlei ties him up.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego Sanchez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to get a side mount...
Wanderlei wraps his leg around Diego Sanchez leg and prevents him from moving.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez isolates Wanderlei Silva's right arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Diego Sanchez lost his dominant position.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Wanderlei ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Diego steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Wanderlei's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wanderlei uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Diego Sanchez dodges that one moving backwards
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Wanderlei ribs hard
Wanderlei Silva throws a combo
Diego punches back but nobody connects.
Diego and Wanderlei are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Wanderlei is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
Diego Sanchez wraps his arms around Wanderlei's arms and counters the punches.
Wanderlei misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
That hit Wanderlei who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Diego Sanchez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Diego Sanchez breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
Wanderlei blocks those punches
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Wanderlei gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Wanderlei Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Diego is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wanderlei drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva moves to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei Silva viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Diego evades.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Wanderlei Silva
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego doesn't look worried as he defends.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Diego
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
Wanderlei struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Diego
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diego's face with those brutal elbows! Diego needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Diego
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Diego creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Wanderlei launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Diego.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva throws a combo
Diego punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Wanderlei Silva
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diego from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brutal-looking high kick from Wanderlei Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Wanderlei Silva.
Diego staggers backwards. Wanderlei wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Diego Sanchez and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diego's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Wanderlei Silva chases Diego and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diego steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Shovel hook by Wanderlei Silva
tags Diego.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Diego was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Shovel hook) at 1:49 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 45/60 (75%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 13/29 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 5/24 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Really good fight - expected more domination from Wanderlei. But Diego is tough. Ended up watching a TUF fight then looked back and this result came about, and Diego was very dead (and not from flash). Wanderlei put it together, but before that - great showing from Diegs.
Ferocious staredown by Diego while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Wanderlei Silva and Diego Sanchez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wanderlei misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wanderlei
Diego shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
Diego pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Wanderlei Silva's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego grapple with Wanderlei Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Wanderlei Silva falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 closed guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego Sanchez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries to free his leg...
Diego Sanchez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Wanderlei's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Wanderlei
Diego Sanchez fakes some punches
Wanderlei ties him up.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego Sanchez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Diego tries to get a side mount...
Wanderlei wraps his leg around Diego Sanchez leg and prevents him from moving.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
Diego Sanchez tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Diego Sanchez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez isolates Wanderlei Silva's right arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Diego Sanchez lost his dominant position.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Wanderlei ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Wanderlei stops that one with his ribs!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Wanderlei Silva are cliched up against the cage. Diego steps for a throw
Wanderlei Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Wanderlei's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Wanderlei
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wanderlei uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Here comes Wanderlei Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Diego Sanchez dodges that one moving backwards
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Wanderlei ribs hard
Wanderlei Silva throws a combo
Diego punches back but nobody connects.
Diego and Wanderlei are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Wanderlei is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
Diego Sanchez wraps his arms around Wanderlei's arms and counters the punches.
Wanderlei misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
That hit Wanderlei who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Diego Sanchez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Diego Sanchez breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
Wanderlei blocks those punches
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Wanderlei gets a good position on the ground. ..
Diego holds Wanderlei Silva arms and counters his opponent punches.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Wanderlei
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Diego is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wanderlei drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva moves to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei Silva viciously slams hammer blows to Diego's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Diego evades.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Wanderlei Silva
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego doesn't look worried as he defends.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Wanderlei Silva's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Diego
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
Wanderlei struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Diego
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diego's face with those brutal elbows! Diego needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Diego
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Diego creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Diego receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Wanderlei launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Diego.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei Silva throws a combo
Diego punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Wanderlei Silva
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Wanderlei is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diego from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brutal-looking high kick from Wanderlei Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wanderlei.
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Wanderlei Silva.
Diego staggers backwards. Wanderlei wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Diego Sanchez and Wanderlei engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Wanderlei Silva ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Diego's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Wanderlei Silva chases Diego and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diego steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Shovel hook by Wanderlei Silva
tags Diego.
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Diego was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Shovel hook) at 1:49 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 45/60 (75%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 13/29 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 5/24 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Really good fight - expected more domination from Wanderlei. But Diego is tough. Ended up watching a TUF fight then looked back and this result came about, and Diego was very dead (and not from flash). Wanderlei put it together, but before that - great showing from Diegs.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!