Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2022 7:14:36 GMT -5
Rashad Evans shifts back and forth nervously.
Chris Weidman looks very relaxed.
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.
Chris Weidman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The All-American Rejects steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The All-American Rejects's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
The All-American Rejects launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The All-American Rejects moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing The All-American Rejects to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... The All-American Rejects was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American Rejects moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The All-American Rejects's knee!
The All-American Rejects hyper-extended his leg
The All-American Rejects pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Evans, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Weidman! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rashad Evans moves forward and launches a low kick.
The All-American Rejects blocks that.
Evans misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by The All-American Rejects followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! The All-American Rejects stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Chris Weidman
gets blocked by Evans.
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with The All-American Rejects
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Evans 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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with one hook in
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The All-American Rejects.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The All-American Rejects!
Evans has one of his arm over Chris Weidman's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Evans tries to open up Chris Weidman's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The All-American Rejects in the side of the head
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to The All-American Rejects's abdomen.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The All-American Rejects!
The All-American Rejects adopts the turtle defense and Evans is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects
Weak punches. He needs to improve his 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is holding Chris Weidman against the fence with his fingers all over The All-American Rejects's face
The All-American Rejects looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Rashad Evans took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American Rejects and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. The All-American Rejects steps for a throw
Rashad Evans is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
The All-American Rejects moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman has seen better days.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans moves forward and launches a low kick.
The All-American Rejects blocks that.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
The All-American Rejects slips it.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American Rejects into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn in and scramble out. Chris Weidman timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rashad Evans slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The All-American Rejects's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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,
The All-American Rejects has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to The All-American Rejects's ribs.
That hit The All-American Rejects who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
The All-American Rejects is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Terrible one sided match... The All-American Rejects was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American Rejects fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Chris Weidman has seen better days.
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The All-American Rejects blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Chris Weidman tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
The All-American Rejects blocks them effectively.
Evans misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The All-American Rejects's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Chris Weidman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
The All-American Rejects is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
The All-American Rejects knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Chris Weidman and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Rashad Evans to the body.
The All-American Rejects blocks in time.
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
The All-American Rejects slips it.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Evans and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Chris Weidman moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman hooks Evans's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick The All-American Rejects away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The All-American Rejects blocks the hits as he works 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.
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans and The All-American Rejects engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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 Evans
The All-American Rejects is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evans climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chris Weidman is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans jabs at The All-American Rejects
to no visible effect.
Solid jabs from Chris Weidman.
Nice punches.
The All-American Rejects and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/30 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 683 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Indeed.
Chris Weidman looks very relaxed.
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.
Chris Weidman comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The All-American Rejects steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The All-American Rejects's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
The All-American Rejects launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The All-American Rejects moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing The All-American Rejects to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... The All-American Rejects was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American Rejects moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on The All-American Rejects.
The All-American Rejects ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The All-American Rejects's knee!
The All-American Rejects hyper-extended his leg
The All-American Rejects pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Evans, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Weidman! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rashad Evans moves forward and launches a low kick.
The All-American Rejects blocks that.
Evans misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by The All-American Rejects followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! The All-American Rejects stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Chris Weidman
gets blocked by Evans.
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with The All-American Rejects
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans was tooling Chris Weidman for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Weidman lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Chris Weidman in a clinch against the fence
Evans 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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American Rejects steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with one hook in
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The All-American Rejects.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The All-American Rejects!
Evans has one of his arm over Chris Weidman's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Evans tries to open up Chris Weidman's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The All-American Rejects in the side of the head
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The All-American Rejects misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to The All-American Rejects's abdomen.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
Evans tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The All-American Rejects!
The All-American Rejects adopts the turtle defense and Evans is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Evans is in rear mount over The All-American Rejects with two hooks in
The All-American Rejects has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The All-American Rejects is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The All-American Rejects
Weak punches. He needs to improve his 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is holding Chris Weidman against the fence with his fingers all over The All-American Rejects's face
The All-American Rejects looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Rashad Evans took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American Rejects and Rashad Evans are cliched up against the cage. The All-American Rejects steps for a throw
Rashad Evans is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Evans forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
The All-American Rejects moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chris Weidman has seen better days.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rashad Evans moves forward and launches a low kick.
The All-American Rejects blocks that.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
The All-American Rejects slips it.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American Rejects into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn in and scramble out. Chris Weidman timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rashad Evans slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The All-American Rejects's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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,
The All-American Rejects has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to The All-American Rejects's ribs.
That hit The All-American Rejects who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman circles around Evans
The All-American Rejects is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Terrible one sided match... The All-American Rejects was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American Rejects fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Nose
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Chris Weidman has seen better days.
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The All-American Rejects blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American Rejects struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Chris Weidman tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
The All-American Rejects blocks them effectively.
Evans misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chris Weidman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The All-American Rejects's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Chris Weidman blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
The All-American Rejects is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
The All-American Rejects knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chris Weidman controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Chris Weidman and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Rashad Evans to the body.
The All-American Rejects blocks in time.
Rashad Evans throws an uppercut
The All-American Rejects slips it.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Evans and The All-American Rejects circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Chris Weidman moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
The All-American Rejects doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chris Weidman hooks Evans's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick The All-American Rejects away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans measures the resilience of The All-American Rejects's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The All-American Rejects blocks the hits as he works 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.
Evans moves backwards and Chris Weidman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans and The All-American Rejects engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The All-American Rejects studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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 Evans
The All-American Rejects is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evans climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evans is standing while The All-American Rejects is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Chris Weidman is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans jabs at The All-American Rejects
to no visible effect.
Solid jabs from Chris Weidman.
Nice punches.
The All-American Rejects and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American Rejects.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Evans
The All-American Rejects is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/30 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 683 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/29 (76%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Indeed.
