Post by The Sandman on Apr 14, 2022 11:40:58 GMT -5
Ronaldo Souza! Ronaldo Souza! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ronaldo Souza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Ronaldo Souza has fight Evan Tanner 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Evan Tanner today.
Evan Tanner comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jacare and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Tanner is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jacare looks to work from half guard.
That punishment by Ronaldo Souza has left Tanner staggered! Ronaldo Souza should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Jacare tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner 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 Jacare's moves.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jacare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ronaldo Souza.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jacare leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare did not see that coming! Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner isolates Ronaldo Souza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Jacare moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Jacare is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tanner sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ronaldo Souza gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evan Tanner pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Jacare's face!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg...
Tanner rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Evan Tanner is measuring Jacare with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jacare's chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
Some big punches are landing!
Jacare steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare's ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ronaldo Souza spins out and gets back to his feet.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Ronaldo Souza back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ronaldo Souza goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Jacare seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Ronaldo Souza and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Ronaldo Souza down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
Jacare's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Jacare struggles to free himself
Tanner secures the lock while Ronaldo Souza refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Armbar) at 3:26 Round 3
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Big feather in the cap submitting the Souze. Tanner was all over this one.
Ronaldo Souza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Ronaldo Souza has fight Evan Tanner 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Evan Tanner today.
Evan Tanner comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jacare and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Tanner is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jacare looks to work from half guard.
That punishment by Ronaldo Souza has left Tanner staggered! Ronaldo Souza should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Jacare tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner 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 Jacare's moves.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jacare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ronaldo Souza.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jacare leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Tanner is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare did not see that coming! Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner isolates Ronaldo Souza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Jacare moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Jacare is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tanner sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ronaldo Souza gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evan Tanner pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Jacare's face!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Tanner
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg...
Tanner rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Evan Tanner is measuring Jacare with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jacare's chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
Some big punches are landing!
Jacare steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare's ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Tanner
Jacare is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ronaldo Souza spins out and gets back to his feet.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Ronaldo Souza back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ronaldo Souza goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Jacare seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Jacare
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Ronaldo Souza and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Evan Tanner looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Ronaldo Souza down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Tanner suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
Jacare's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Jacare struggles to free himself
Tanner secures the lock while Ronaldo Souza refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Armbar) at 3:26 Round 3
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Big feather in the cap submitting the Souze. Tanner was all over this one.
