Post by The Sandman on Apr 14, 2021 22:13:31 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba shifts back and forth nervously.
Evan Tanner looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The Gracie Hunter and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Gracie Hunter seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Tanner open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Tanner breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Evan Tanner jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kazushi Sakuraba closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Tanner's abdomen
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner hold his own hand and breaks The Gracie Hunter's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
The Gracie Hunter launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid jabs from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Tanner defends.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
The Gracie Hunter checks that kick!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Gracie Hunter struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Body shots by Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter covers up.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Evan Tanner is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Gracie Hunter's abdomen
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Evan Tanner spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tanner tries to launch a few punches to Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is able to achieve closed guard and counter Evan Tanner's punches.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Nice beating Evan Tanner has received.
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Evan Tanner down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by The Gracie Hunter who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tanner who put distance between them
The Gracie Hunter looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Gracie Hunter.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Evan Tanner
mostly hits air.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner launches a flurry of punches
The Gracie Hunter slips out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A punch from Evan Tanner
whizzes past The Gracie Hunter.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evan Tanner burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner launches a few weak punches
The Gracie Hunter blocks them effectively.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Evan Tanner down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tanner moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Gracie Hunter sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Gracie Hunter blocks that. It was easy!
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Evan Tanner slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba is fading quickly.
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner cartwheels towards The Gracie Hunter!
The Gracie Hunter fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Gracie Hunter pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
The Gracie Hunter blocks them effectively.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
The Gracie Hunter waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Gracie Hunter, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner has punished The Gracie Hunter very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to get inside
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Evan Tanner and The Gracie Hunter engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Tanner.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Gracie Hunter pulls his arm out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks those punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a flurry of punches at Tanner...
Tanner is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and The Gracie Hunter continues in closed guard
Herb Dean 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.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner and The Gracie Hunter circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner is fading quickly.
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
The Gracie Hunter blocks with confidence
Tanner misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Kazushi Sakuraba
mostly hits air.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
The Gracie Hunter and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/19 (63%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 771 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/21 (10%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 8/25 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 771 s
After about the first round, these 2 were way too tired to get anything done.
Evan Tanner looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The Gracie Hunter and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Gracie Hunter seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Tanner open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Tanner from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Tanner breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Evan Tanner jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kazushi Sakuraba closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Tanner's abdomen
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner hold his own hand and breaks The Gracie Hunter's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
The Gracie Hunter launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid jabs from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Tanner defends.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
The Gracie Hunter checks that kick!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Gracie Hunter struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Body shots by Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter covers up.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Evan Tanner is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Gracie Hunter's abdomen
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in London Stadium (London, England) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Evan Tanner spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Tanner tries to launch a few punches to Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is able to achieve closed guard and counter Evan Tanner's punches.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Nice beating Evan Tanner has received.
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Evan Tanner down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by The Gracie Hunter who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tanner who put distance between them
The Gracie Hunter looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Gracie Hunter.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Evan Tanner
mostly hits air.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner launches a flurry of punches
The Gracie Hunter slips out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A punch from Evan Tanner
whizzes past The Gracie Hunter.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Evan Tanner burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner launches a few weak punches
The Gracie Hunter blocks them effectively.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Evan Tanner down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tanner moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Gracie Hunter sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Gracie Hunter blocks that. It was easy!
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Evan Tanner slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba is fading quickly.
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner cartwheels towards The Gracie Hunter!
The Gracie Hunter fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The Gracie Hunter goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Gracie Hunter pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
The Gracie Hunter blocks them effectively.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
The Gracie Hunter waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Gracie Hunter, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner has punished The Gracie Hunter very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to get inside
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Evan Tanner and The Gracie Hunter engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Tanner.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Gracie Hunter pulls his arm out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
Deep breaths from Evan Tanner who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks those punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a flurry of punches at Tanner...
Tanner is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Tanner
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and The Gracie Hunter continues in closed guard
Herb Dean 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.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner and The Gracie Hunter circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner is fading quickly.
Tremendous strikes from Tanner!
The Gracie Hunter blocks with confidence
Tanner misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Kazushi Sakuraba
mostly hits air.
Tanner is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner jabs at The Gracie Hunter
to no visible effect.
The Gracie Hunter and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/19 (63%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 771 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/21 (10%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 8/25 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 771 s
After about the first round, these 2 were way too tired to get anything done.
