Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2022 23:01:20 GMT -5
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Evan Tanner shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The All-American Rejects and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chris Weidman and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The All-American Rejects tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The All-American Rejects's side.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over The All-American Rejects's face
The All-American Rejects shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Tanner
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American Rejects blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman tries to open Tanner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chris Weidman. Tanner is unable to cover himself now!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to move to full mount
The All-American Rejects's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The All-American Rejects's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tanner leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tanner misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Tanner doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The All-American Rejects is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
The All-American Rejects is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
The All-American Rejects goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner tries to open The All-American Rejects's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. The All-American Rejects is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner hovers above The All-American Rejects
Good punches to The All-American Rejects's body.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Nice beating Chris Weidman has received.
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner rolls him over and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner throws his leg over Chris Weidman's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Evan Tanner's rear naked choke attempt!
Chris Weidman frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Evan Tanner and ends up on top!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The All-American Rejects breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner tries to grapple
He puts The All-American Rejects in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American Rejects takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tanner who put distance between them
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Tanner pushes back The All-American Rejects's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The All-American Rejects was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Tanner pushes back The All-American Rejects's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The All-American Rejects was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The All-American Rejects is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
Evan Tanner wraps his arms around The All-American Rejects's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evan Tanner is not able to stop Tanner ground skills and Chris Weidman moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner 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 Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects 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 The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to open up Chris Weidman's defense faking a few punches.
Chris Weidman wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Evan Tanner
that forces The All-American Rejects to try and defend better.
The All-American Rejects's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The All-American Rejects launches a flurry of punches
Tanner slips out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Evan Tanner to the body.
The All-American Rejects didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Left eye is beginning to swell
A punch from Evan Tanner
grazes The All-American Rejects's left cheek.
Tanner is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
The All-American Rejects won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The All-American Rejects leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Chris Weidman to open his guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner tries to open The All-American Rejects's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. The All-American Rejects is unable to cover himself now!
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The All-American Rejects moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
The All-American Rejects seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing The All-American Rejects to pull guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Evan Tanner jabs at The All-American Rejects
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Body kick by Chris Weidman...
just grazes his opponent.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Chris Weidman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The All-American Rejects's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Weidman
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter The All-American Rejects's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away The All-American Rejects's leg!
Evan Tanner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Evan Tanner rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under The All-American Rejects control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner 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 Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The All-American Rejects clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The All-American Rejects's face!
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is beginning to swell
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.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The All-American Rejects is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/56 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Weidman did a nice job of trying to mix things up and take the fight everywhere...but Evan did the same thing, just a little bit better everywhere.
Evan Tanner shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The All-American Rejects and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chris Weidman and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The All-American Rejects tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The All-American Rejects's side.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over The All-American Rejects's face
The All-American Rejects shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Tanner
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The All-American Rejects grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American Rejects blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman tries to open Tanner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chris Weidman. Tanner is unable to cover himself now!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to move to full mount
The All-American Rejects's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The All-American Rejects's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tanner leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tanner misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Tanner doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The All-American Rejects is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
The All-American Rejects is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
The All-American Rejects goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner tries to open The All-American Rejects's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. The All-American Rejects is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner hovers above The All-American Rejects
Good punches to The All-American Rejects's body.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Nice beating Chris Weidman has received.
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner rolls him over and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner throws his leg over Chris Weidman's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Evan Tanner's rear naked choke attempt!
Chris Weidman frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Evan Tanner and ends up on top!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The All-American Rejects breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner tries to grapple
He puts The All-American Rejects in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American Rejects takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tanner who put distance between them
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Tanner pushes back The All-American Rejects's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The All-American Rejects was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Tanner pushes back The All-American Rejects's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The All-American Rejects was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The All-American Rejects doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes The All-American Rejects forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The All-American Rejects is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chris Weidman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
Evan Tanner wraps his arms around The All-American Rejects's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Tanner
The All-American Rejects launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evan Tanner is not able to stop Tanner ground skills and Chris Weidman moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chris Weidman looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner 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 Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects 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 The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to open up Chris Weidman's defense faking a few punches.
Chris Weidman wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Evan Tanner
that forces The All-American Rejects to try and defend better.
The All-American Rejects's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The All-American Rejects launches a flurry of punches
Tanner slips out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Evan Tanner to the body.
The All-American Rejects didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Left eye is beginning to swell
A punch from Evan Tanner
grazes The All-American Rejects's left cheek.
Tanner is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
The All-American Rejects won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The All-American Rejects leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Chris Weidman to open his guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner tries to open The All-American Rejects's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. The All-American Rejects is unable to cover himself now!
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American Rejects decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The All-American Rejects moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
The All-American Rejects seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing The All-American Rejects to pull guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Evan Tanner jabs at The All-American Rejects
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Body kick by Chris Weidman...
just grazes his opponent.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Chris Weidman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The All-American Rejects's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is in closed guard... The All-American Rejects tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Weidman
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter The All-American Rejects's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away The All-American Rejects's leg!
Evan Tanner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Evan Tanner rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under The All-American Rejects control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner 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 Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The All-American Rejects clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The All-American Rejects's face!
The All-American Rejects's Forehead is beginning to swell
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.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The All-American Rejects is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Tanner doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/56 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Weidman did a nice job of trying to mix things up and take the fight everywhere...but Evan did the same thing, just a little bit better everywhere.
