Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2017 23:07:08 GMT -5
Tonya Evinger looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Buckner while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Buckner and Evinger circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tonya Evinger didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Evinger
Buckner moves on the ground
Buckner cannot take advantage in the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Evinger
Evinger tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Buckner is in closed guard... Evinger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Tonya Evinger is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to escape from the full mount...
Tonya Evinger is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Tonya Evinger is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Tonya Evinger in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Tonya Evinger is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Evinger
She succeeds!
Tonya Evinger is in closed guard over Buckner
Evinger shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Evinger tries to escape from closed guard...
Evinger struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tonya Evinger is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Tonya Evinger keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tonya Evinger is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Tonya Evinger keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tonya Evinger is in half guard over Buckner
Evinger positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Buckner's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Tonya Evinger gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Buckner tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tonya Evinger breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Tonya Evinger is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Evinger is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tonya Evinger looks to mount Amanda Buckner...
Tonya Evinger slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tonya Evinger is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner launches a few punches to Evinger's cheek from the guard.
Tonya Evinger uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Tonya Evinger to fight back!
Buckner tries to escape from the full mount...
Tonya Evinger is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tonya Evinger is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Tonya Evinger's guard...
Amanda Buckner passes momentarily but Tonya Evinger regains full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Evinger measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tonya Evinger can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tonya Evinger launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner breaks the closed guard of Tonya Evinger and moves to half guard
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Tonya Evinger
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Tonya Evinger...
Tonya Evinger takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Evinger is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evinger measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Crushing shot to Buckner's body! She's holding her side
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Amanda Buckner looks to posture up and open Tonya Evinger's guard...
Amanda Buckner forces Tonya Evinger to open her guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Evinger
Evinger tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Buckner tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. 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.
Buckner is holding Tonya Evinger's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tonya Evinger loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Tonya Evinger
Stand up! This is what Buckner's cornermen are shouting. Tonya Evinger is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Tonya Evinger attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Tonya Evinger manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Buckner is in closed guard... Evinger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Amanda Buckner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A high kick from Tonya Evinger
glances off Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tonya Evinger fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Buckner's chin
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A punch from Tonya Evinger
grazes Buckner's right cheek.
Buckner has a small cut in her Right cheek
Buckner and Evinger circle around the center of the cage.
Evinger decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Evinger moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Tonya Evinger
that forces Buckner to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Buckner moves backwards and Tonya Evinger is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tonya Evinger and Buckner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tonya Evinger is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Evinger with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tonya Evinger didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Evinger
Evinger tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Evinger tries to move on the ground and shows Amanda Buckner a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Evinger uses her forearms to block the impact!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Evinger
Buckner is in closed guard... Evinger tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tonya Evinger is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll on the ground...
Evinger knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tonya Evinger is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner measures the resilience of Evinger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evinger blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tonya Evinger is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Evinger fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Amanda Buckner's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Tonya Evinger appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
That Armbar from Tonya Evinger appears to be unbreakable
Evinger is locking that Armbar...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Tonya Evinger's lock! This is over! Buckner didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Tonya Evinger by Submission (Armbar) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Tonya Evinger
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Pretty even fight, then semi-flash armbar victoire.