Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2021 12:13:56 GMT -5
Evans enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Rashad Evans looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Evan Tanner is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rashad Evans comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Evans and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tanner in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rashad Evans hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Tanner
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Tanner rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Tanner manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tanner moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Evans steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rashad Evans
are bothering his opponent.
Evans and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
Evans throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans 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 clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Some counter punches against Rashad Evans
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tanner is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Tanner's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Evan Tanner has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
Evan Tanner wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tanner moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Evans.
Tanner steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Evans pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tanner steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 3
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Tanner launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Evans's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner has seen better days.
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tanner struggles and frees his leg!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Blocked by Tanner.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Tanner.
Tanner crumples to the mat and Evans moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (Shovel hook) at 0:21 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/32 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Dead even fight that I would say wasn't decided until this flash KO. Good KO.
Rashad Evans looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Evan Tanner is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rashad Evans comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Evans and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
Good job by Evans blocking and slipping the blows.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tanner in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rashad Evans hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Tanner
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Tanner rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Tanner manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Evans
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tanner moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Evans steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rashad Evans
are bothering his opponent.
Evans and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
Evans throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans 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 clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Some counter punches against Rashad Evans
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tanner is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Evans tries to counter Tanner's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Evan Tanner has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
Evan Tanner wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tanner moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Evans.
Tanner steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evans moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Evans pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tanner steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Evans.
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Round 3
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Tanner launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Evans's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner has seen better days.
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Evan Tanner tries to open Evans's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Evans is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Evans
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Evans
Tanner is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tanner struggles and frees his leg!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Blocked by Tanner.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tanner
Evans is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Tanner.
Tanner crumples to the mat and Evans moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (Shovel hook) at 0:21 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/32 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 485 s
Dead even fight that I would say wasn't decided until this flash KO. Good KO.
