Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2020 23:41:13 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rashad Evans today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Evans.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Mousasi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Rashad Evans's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Evans got to be more careful now
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Evans!
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mousasi breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Gegard Mousasi
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab Gegard Mousasi 's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Mousasi sprawl and remain on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rashad Evans's mind is definitely in the fight, Mousasi just got nailed! Rashad Evans saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Mousasi is going to have a headache after this one.
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to Mousasi's face!
Evans is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Gegard Mousasi , but it's close.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
after measuring the distance Mousasi jump forward with a flying knee
Rashad Evans block it with ease
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Evans dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
Good movement from Mousasi
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mousasi
this is getting worse and worse for Mousasi
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Evans.
It looks like Mousasi was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mousasi is wobbling!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mousasi
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Mousasi seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 38/48 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Another good fight. We've had plenty of these this card. Guys just coming out to do some damage. I dig it. You dog it. Everyone dug it, and someone dag something blah blah I lost interest in what I was saying, as I am sure you did as well.
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rashad Evans today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Evans.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Mousasi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Gegard Mousasi 's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Rashad Evans's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Evans got to be more careful now
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Evans!
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mousasi breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Gegard Mousasi
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab Gegard Mousasi 's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Mousasi sprawl and remain on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rashad Evans's mind is definitely in the fight, Mousasi just got nailed! Rashad Evans saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Mousasi is going to have a headache after this one.
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to Mousasi's face!
Evans is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Gegard Mousasi , but it's close.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
after measuring the distance Mousasi jump forward with a flying knee
Rashad Evans block it with ease
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Evans dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
Good movement from Mousasi
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mousasi
this is getting worse and worse for Mousasi
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Evans.
It looks like Mousasi was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mousasi is wobbling!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mousasi
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Mousasi seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 1/17 (6%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 38/48 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Another good fight. We've had plenty of these this card. Guys just coming out to do some damage. I dig it. You dog it. Everyone dug it, and someone dag something blah blah I lost interest in what I was saying, as I am sure you did as well.