Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2012 21:42:23 GMT -5
Jordan Mein is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Evan Tanner is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Mein and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jordan Mein didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Mein's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jordan Mein can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Mein's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mein blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jordan Mein postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Mein time to recover. Jordan Mein seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Mein is being hit hard here!
Mein's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mein tries to dirty boxing while holds Tanner against cage
Tanner is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tanner stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jordan Mein is coming in again!
Good front kick from Tanner!
Jordan Mein blocks
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner swings...
...no good.
Tanner cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mein can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jordan Mein tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jordan Mein who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Evan Tanner pushes away Mein trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mein doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner is launching some bone breaking punches to Mein's ribs while in the clinch.
Mein blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mein is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein 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 3:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jordan Mein. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Mein moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Tanner's thigh!
Solid jabs from Jordan Mein.
Nice punches.
Tanner has a small cut in his Right eye
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Jordan Mein's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Mein 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Jordan Mein and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jordan Mein manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on Mein.
Mein's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mein is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jordan Mein looks to counter!
Mein throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evan Tanner attempts to cut off Mein with punches
Mein reels from the strikes.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Mein is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mein's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mein is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein launches a few weak punches
Tanner blocks them effectively.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jordan Mein can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jordan Mein is not able to stop Mein ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Mein breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Jordan Mein is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jordan Mein manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Jordan Mein in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jordan Mein fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
Jordan Mein 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!
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Mein is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Tanner put Jordan Mein in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mein blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mein tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jordan Mein moves to better his position on the ground...
Jordan Mein viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Tanner's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Jordan Mein slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jordan Mein slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tanner steps backwards away from Jordan Mein. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jordan Mein fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tanner seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Here comes Jordan Mein with a vicious middle kick!
Evan Tanner dodges that one moving backwards
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jordan Mein is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner hooks Mein's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jordan Mein manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Jordan Mein tries to take advantage...
Mein measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Mein struggles to free himself
Jordan Mein is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Mein tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jordan Mein launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Mein tries to move to full mount
Mein's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Mein misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jordan Mein postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Mein 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.
Mein clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mein blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner follows Jordan Mein
Mein fakes a move.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
land on Mein.
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Jordan Mein is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A right hand from Jordan Mein
misses its target.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Mein.
Mein showing excellent timing, blasts Evan Tanner with a right hand.
Tanner steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mein staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mein's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jordan Mein didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Deep breaths from Jordan Mein who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Mein is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Jordan Mein isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mein's guard.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Mein attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Mein 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jordan Mein. 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 1:45 in the 3 round
A right hand from Evan Tanner
makes Mein stumble back!
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jordan Mein's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mein.
Several good body shots
land on Mein.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mein moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mein staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tanner seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jordan Mein just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tanner quickly defends.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner pushes Jordan Mein and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mein's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mein looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Mein is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
Mein has a small cut in his Chin
Jordan Mein shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mein clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jordan Mein is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jordan Mein's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to open Tanner's guard...
Tanner breaks the lock and covers himself from Mein's punches
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mein hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mein's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Evan Tanner's lock! This is over! Mein didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:40 Round 3
Statistics: Jordan Mein
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/28 (57%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 36/49 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Not a bad fight at all. Tanner came out strong after about the 2nd round and never let up.
Evan Tanner is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Mein and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jordan Mein didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Mein's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jordan Mein can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Mein's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mein blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jordan Mein postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Mein time to recover. Jordan Mein seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Mein is being hit hard here!
Mein's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mein tries to dirty boxing while holds Tanner against cage
Tanner is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tanner stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jordan Mein is coming in again!
Good front kick from Tanner!
Jordan Mein blocks
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner swings...
...no good.
Tanner cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mein can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jordan Mein tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jordan Mein who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Evan Tanner pushes away Mein trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mein doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner is launching some bone breaking punches to Mein's ribs while in the clinch.
Mein blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mein is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein 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 3:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jordan Mein. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Mein moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Tanner's thigh!
Solid jabs from Jordan Mein.
Nice punches.
Tanner has a small cut in his Right eye
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Jordan Mein's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Mein 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Jordan Mein and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jordan Mein manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
They could take their toll on Mein.
Mein's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mein is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jordan Mein looks to counter!
Mein throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evan Tanner attempts to cut off Mein with punches
Mein reels from the strikes.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Mein is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mein's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mein is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Mein launches a few weak punches
Tanner blocks them effectively.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jordan Mein can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jordan Mein is not able to stop Mein ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Mein breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Jordan Mein is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jordan Mein manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Jordan Mein in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jordan Mein fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
Jordan Mein 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!
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Mein is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Tanner put Jordan Mein in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mein blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mein tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jordan Mein moves to better his position on the ground...
Jordan Mein viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Tanner's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Jordan Mein slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jordan Mein slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tanner steps backwards away from Jordan Mein. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jordan Mein fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tanner seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Here comes Jordan Mein with a vicious middle kick!
Evan Tanner dodges that one moving backwards
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jordan Mein is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner hooks Mein's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jordan Mein manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Jordan Mein tries to take advantage...
Mein measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Mein struggles to free himself
Jordan Mein is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Mein tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jordan Mein launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Mein tries to move to full mount
Mein's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Mein misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jordan Mein postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Mein 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.
Mein clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mein blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner follows Jordan Mein
Mein fakes a move.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Several good body shots
land on Mein.
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Jordan Mein is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A right hand from Jordan Mein
misses its target.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Mein.
Mein showing excellent timing, blasts Evan Tanner with a right hand.
Tanner steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mein staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mein's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jordan Mein didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Deep breaths from Jordan Mein who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Mein is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mein
Jordan Mein isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mein's guard.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Mein attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Mein 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jordan Mein. 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 1:45 in the 3 round
A right hand from Evan Tanner
makes Mein stumble back!
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jordan Mein's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mein.
Several good body shots
land on Mein.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mein moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mein staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tanner seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jordan Mein just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tanner quickly defends.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner pushes Jordan Mein and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Evan Tanner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mein's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mein looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Mein is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
Mein has a small cut in his Chin
Jordan Mein shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mein clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jordan Mein is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mein
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mein
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jordan Mein's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jordan Mein
Evan Tanner isolates Jordan Mein's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jordan Mein manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Tanner
Jordan Mein tries to open Tanner's guard...
Tanner breaks the lock and covers himself from Mein's punches
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mein hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mein's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Evan Tanner's lock! This is over! Mein didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:40 Round 3
Statistics: Jordan Mein
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/28 (57%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 36/49 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Not a bad fight at all. Tanner came out strong after about the 2nd round and never let up.