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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Diego Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kreb Barishkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez takes a swing at Barishkov's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barishkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Barishkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barishkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barishkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barishkov working aggressively here.
Barishkov lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez pulls Barishkov into guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barishkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Barishkov pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Diego Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Barishkov is just out of range.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barishkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Barishkov misses the target.
Barishkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Barishkov jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Barishkov throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Kreb Barishkov has been cut.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barishkov's head.
Kreb Barishkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barishkov momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Barishkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barishkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body.
Barishkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barishkov sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barishkov is rocked!
Sanchez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barishkov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Sanchez!
A relieved looking Diego Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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