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Round 2: Sanchez landed a couple of punches early, but Guida was able to take him down. Sanchez landed elbows from the bottom, while Guida tried to smother him. A loud "Guida" chant broke out. Sanchez kept nailing Guida with big elbows from the bottom. The round ended with Guida on top. Tough round to call, Sanchez probably did more damage, but Guida controlled the round. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Guida.
Round 3: Sanchez grazed Guida with a head kick early. Both fighters traded big shots. Sanchez stuffed a takedown from Guida and got his back and got an arm triangle, but he lost it and Guida got on top. Guida tried to land some big shots as the round came to a close. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Sanchez.
Winner via split decision (scores of 29-28 Guida,29-27 Sanchez,29-28 Sanchez): Diego Sanchez
After the fight, Diego asked the fans if they were entertained. He complimented Guida's chin, and said that Guida was a machine. He noted that the weight cut got to him a little.
Guida said after the fight that he can't be hurt and gave props to Diego Sanchez.
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