Post by The Sandman on Feb 17, 2022 21:22:08 GMT -5
Rashad Evans is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec).
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rashad Evans comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
0:10 Round 1 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off The Gracie Hunter with punches
The Gracie Hunter reels from the strikes.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to show some ground skills
The Gracie Hunter uses his strength to keep The Gracie Hunter at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Middle kick from Evans.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rashad Evans circles around The Gracie Hunter
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing The Gracie Hunter to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Rashad Evans tries to open The Gracie Hunter's guard...
The Gracie Hunter breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
The Gracie Hunter doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Gracie Hunter moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evans struggles to free himself
Rashad Evans breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Evans launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
Loud pop!
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Evans launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
The Gracie Hunter checks that kick!
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Gracie Hunter climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Gracie Hunter studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes The Gracie Hunter stumble back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nice low kick from Evans
but Kazushi Sakuraba stops it.
Evans misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
Evans steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Evans steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evans leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises The Gracie Hunter!
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Gracie Hunter manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
The Gracie Hunter shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Evans pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Kazushi Sakuraba's leg.
The Gracie Hunter hyper-extended his leg
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
The Gracie Hunter blocks that kick with his leg.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Kazushi Sakuraba in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Evans's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over The Gracie Hunter!
Nice move by Evans who clinches and pushes The Gracie Hunter against the cage
Rashad Evans pushes away The Gracie Hunter trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Gracie Hunter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Kazushi Sakuraba's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Gracie Hunter with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! The Gracie Hunter has reasons to be worried.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Gracie Hunter tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
The Gracie Hunter succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Evans hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Evans struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Evans 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 Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Americana...
Evans struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! Rashad Evans is forced to tap!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Americana) at 3:33 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 425 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 445 s
Some good trying, but some weak winning. Try-wise.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rashad Evans comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
0:10 Round 1 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off The Gracie Hunter with punches
The Gracie Hunter reels from the strikes.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to show some ground skills
The Gracie Hunter uses his strength to keep The Gracie Hunter at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Middle kick from Evans.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rashad Evans circles around The Gracie Hunter
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing The Gracie Hunter to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Rashad Evans tries to open The Gracie Hunter's guard...
The Gracie Hunter breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
The Gracie Hunter doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Gracie Hunter moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evans struggles to free himself
Rashad Evans breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Evans launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
Loud pop!
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Evans launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
The Gracie Hunter checks that kick!
Evans is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Gracie Hunter climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Gracie Hunter studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes The Gracie Hunter stumble back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nice low kick from Evans
but Kazushi Sakuraba stops it.
Evans misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
Evans steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Evans steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evans leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises The Gracie Hunter!
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Gracie Hunter manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
The Gracie Hunter shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Evans pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Kazushi Sakuraba's leg.
The Gracie Hunter hyper-extended his leg
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
The Gracie Hunter blocks that kick with his leg.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Kazushi Sakuraba in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Evans's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over The Gracie Hunter!
Nice move by Evans who clinches and pushes The Gracie Hunter against the cage
Rashad Evans pushes away The Gracie Hunter trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Gracie Hunter doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Kazushi Sakuraba's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Gracie Hunter with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! The Gracie Hunter has reasons to be worried.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Gracie Hunter tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
The Gracie Hunter succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Evans
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Evans hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Evans struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Evans 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 Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Evans struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Americana...
Evans struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! Rashad Evans is forced to tap!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Americana) at 3:33 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 425 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 445 s
Some good trying, but some weak winning. Try-wise.
