Post by The Sandmen on Oct 22, 2012 16:22:02 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Mousasi and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mousasi moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Gegard Mousasi on the ground
deflected by Tanner.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
Mousasi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Evan Tanner rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Tanner is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls him over and takes his back!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Tanner
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tanner holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Tanner is locking that rear naked choke...
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Gegard Mousasi spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Tanner!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner 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
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Mousasi breaks the lock.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi goes to the body...
his punches graze Tanner's arm.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Evan Tanner!
Mousasi is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Tanner dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner launches a body shot
Mousasi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mousasi 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner is launching some bone breaking punches to Mousasi's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gegard Mousasi 's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Mousasi's groin!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Evan Tanner for groin kick.
Josh Rosenthal allows Mousasi time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Evan Tanner launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gegard Mousasi ! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
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 4
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Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi tries to better his position on the ground...
Mousasi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi !
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi leans back...
Tanner eyes him warily.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evan Tanner has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner blocks
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Mousasi leads with a punch
Evan Tanner avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
miss their mark.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's chin with an uppercut while Tanner lands some great crosses.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Evan Tanner has left Mousasi unconscious! What a finish by Evan Tanner!
Winner is Evan Tanner by KO (Dirty Boxing) at 4:30 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/38 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
A fine fight. Glad Tanner won. I don't love Gegard. Whoever has him should swap him. He isn't ManMMA calibre.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Mousasi and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tanner feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mousasi moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Gegard Mousasi on the ground
deflected by Tanner.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
Mousasi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Evan Tanner rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Tanner is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi rolls him over and takes his back!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Tanner
Mousasi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Mousasi has one hook in and keeps working!
Mousasi is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tanner holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Tanner is locking that rear naked choke...
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Gegard Mousasi spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Lightning fast low kick from Tanner!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner 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
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Mousasi breaks the lock.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Nice punches from Evan Tanner.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Tanner wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi goes to the body...
his punches graze Tanner's arm.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Evan Tanner!
Mousasi is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi throws a lazy kick
Tanner dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner launches a body shot
Mousasi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mousasi 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner is launching some bone breaking punches to Mousasi's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gegard Mousasi 's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Mousasi's groin!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Evan Tanner for groin kick.
Josh Rosenthal allows Mousasi time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Evan Tanner launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gegard Mousasi ! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
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 4
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Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi tries to better his position on the ground...
Mousasi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi !
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Mousasi
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi leans back...
Tanner eyes him warily.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evan Tanner has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner blocks
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Mousasi leads with a punch
Evan Tanner avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
miss their mark.
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's chin with an uppercut while Tanner lands some great crosses.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mousasi hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Evan Tanner has left Mousasi unconscious! What a finish by Evan Tanner!
Winner is Evan Tanner by KO (Dirty Boxing) at 4:30 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/38 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
A fine fight. Glad Tanner won. I don't love Gegard. Whoever has him should swap him. He isn't ManMMA calibre.