Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2021 16:41:57 GMT -5
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Royce Gracie has fight Diego Sanchez 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Royce is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Diego Sanchez comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Royce and Diego move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Royce.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Diego Sanchez circles around Royce
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Royce has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Hard blow to Royce's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diego is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez tries to close the guard.
Diego put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has given his back to Diego Sanchez who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego Sanchez has one hook in!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce 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.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce launches a few weak punches
Diego blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Diego Sanchez.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Royce is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Royce Gracie looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Diego Sanchez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Royce Gracie hooks Diego's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Diego Sanchez manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter 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
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Royce ducks under...
Body kick by Royce Gracie...
is blocked.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Royce has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
Diego is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce
Royce 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 Royce with one hook in
Diego has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Diego has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Royce.
Nicely done! Diego now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce 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.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Royce
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Royce, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Diego moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego Sanchez has seen better days.
Diego is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Royce, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Diego moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Diego has one of his arm over Royce Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce Gracie 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Royce Gracie! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie paws at Diego.
Diego answers with solid punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
The two exchange wildly
Diego is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Royce is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Diego steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Royce staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Royce staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
Royce has a small cut in his Nose
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
Oh! Down goes Royce! Diego Sanchez knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Diego Sanchez really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 3:21 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 29/35 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 17/21 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Diego would have none of this rematch. Royce assumed he would win, so he didn't. He told reporters before the fight, "I assume I will win this fight." He didn't. But, after the fight, he did tell reporters, "I assumed I would win this fight."
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Royce Gracie has fight Diego Sanchez 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Royce is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Diego Sanchez comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Royce and Diego move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
Some nice shots from Diego Sanchez
that stun Royce.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Diego Sanchez circles around Royce
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Royce has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Diego looks to be in very good shape.
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
Hard blow to Royce's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diego is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez tries to close the guard.
Diego put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has given his back to Diego Sanchez who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego Sanchez has one hook in!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce 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.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Diego Sanchez on the ground
They could take their toll on Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce launches a few weak punches
Diego blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Diego Sanchez.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Diego Sanchez caliber.
Royce is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Royce Gracie looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Diego Sanchez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Diego
Royce Gracie hooks Diego's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Diego Sanchez manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter 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
Bone shattering straight left hand from Diego Sanchez!
Royce ducks under...
Body kick by Royce Gracie...
is blocked.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Royce has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
Diego is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Diego
Royce is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce
Royce 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 Royce with one hook in
Diego has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Diego has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Royce.
Nicely done! Diego now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce 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.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Royce
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Royce, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Diego moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego Sanchez has seen better days.
Diego is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Royce, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Diego moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Diego has one of his arm over Royce Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Royce!
Royce adopts the turtle defense and Diego is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Diego Sanchez is cooling the fight on the ground
Diego is in rear mount over Royce with two hooks in
Royce Gracie 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Royce Gracie! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie paws at Diego.
Diego answers with solid punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
=========================================
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
The two exchange wildly
Diego is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Royce is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego Sanchez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Diego steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Diego moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Royce staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Diego Sanchez has left Royce staggered! Diego Sanchez should try push forward now and finish this!
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
Royce has a small cut in his Nose
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crisp uppercut by Diego followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
Oh! Down goes Royce! Diego Sanchez knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Diego Sanchez really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 3:21 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 29/35 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 17/21 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Diego would have none of this rematch. Royce assumed he would win, so he didn't. He told reporters before the fight, "I assume I will win this fight." He didn't. But, after the fight, he did tell reporters, "I assumed I would win this fight."
