Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 21:19:54 GMT -5
Royce Gracie looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner fights back with his feet, forcing Royce to try something else.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Middle kick from Royce.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from Royce!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie launches a few punches towards Tanner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Tanner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner grapple with Royce Gracie and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Royce Gracie managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Royce Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Royce sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner hooks Royce's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Royce Gracie
glances off Tanner.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Royce Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Royce Gracie pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab both of Evan Tanner's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Royce lifted Tanner's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie isolates Evan Tanner's right arm looking for an armbar...
Evan Tanner manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Tanner is in closed guard... Royce 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 Royce
Tanner is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Royce catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tanner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Tanner's ribs hard
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Royce pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evan Tanner is measuring Royce with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
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 Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Royce and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
Royce throws a low kick
Evan Tanner blocks.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Royce.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Evan Tanner
land while he's on his bicycle.
Royce moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner ducks under...
Royce is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Tanner creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
Evan Tanner tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Royce.
The kick just misses.
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner jabs at Royce
hitting his chest.
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Royce.
Royce Gracie is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Tanner who is trying to punish Royce Gracie's ribs with a few punches.
Royce brings his opponent closer and blocks Tanner's punches.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Royce launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Royce is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner ducks under...
Royce tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner launches a few hard punches to Royce Gracie's ribs!
Royce Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Evan Tanner is working his opponent ribs!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Royce Gracie with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Royce steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Royce leads with a punch
Evan Tanner avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tanner moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Royce with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
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 Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Body kick by Royce Gracie...
is blocked.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tanner moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Stand up! This is what Royce's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Royce is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Nice beating Royce Gracie has received.
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Royce now.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Royce is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Evan Tanner pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Stand up! This is what Royce's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evan Tanner pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tanner who is in full mount! Royce is in trouble now!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
A high kick from Royce Gracie
falls short of the mark.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner isolates Royce Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie paws at Tanner.
Tanner answers with solid punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 47/56 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 644 s
Wow. I haven't seen two fighters do so much and accomplish so little. Tanner did just enough damage at the end to take the decision, but the only thing really moving during this fight was the stamina bar. Health was relatively untouched.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Royce's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner fights back with his feet, forcing Royce to try something else.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Middle kick from Royce.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from Royce!
Some big punches are landing!
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie launches a few punches towards Tanner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Tanner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner grapple with Royce Gracie and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Royce Gracie managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Royce Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Royce sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner hooks Royce's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Tanner away and scrambles on top!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Royce Gracie
glances off Tanner.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Royce Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Royce Gracie pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab both of Evan Tanner's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Royce lifted Tanner's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie isolates Evan Tanner's right arm looking for an armbar...
Evan Tanner manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Tanner is in closed guard... Royce 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 Royce
Tanner is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Royce catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tanner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Tanner's ribs hard
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Royce pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evan Tanner is measuring Royce with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Royce Gracie stumbles back.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
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 Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Royce and Tanner circle around the center of the cage.
Royce throws a low kick
Evan Tanner blocks.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Royce.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Evan Tanner
land while he's on his bicycle.
Royce moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner ducks under...
Royce is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Tanner creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
Evan Tanner tries a hook to the body
and hits Royce ribs hard
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Royce.
The kick just misses.
Royce Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner jabs at Royce
hitting his chest.
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Royce.
Royce Gracie is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Tanner who is trying to punish Royce Gracie's ribs with a few punches.
Royce brings his opponent closer and blocks Tanner's punches.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Royce launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Royce is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Tanner ducks under...
Royce tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner launches a few hard punches to Royce Gracie's ribs!
Royce Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Evan Tanner is working his opponent ribs!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Royce Gracie with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Royce steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Royce leads with a punch
Evan Tanner avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Royce may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Tanner is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tanner moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Royce with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
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 Royce
Tanner is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Body kick by Royce Gracie...
is blocked.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tanner moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Stand up! This is what Royce's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Royce is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Nice beating Royce Gracie has received.
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Royce now.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner swings...
hard impact to Royce's face!
Royce is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Evan Tanner pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Stand up! This is what Royce's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Evan Tanner pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tanner who is in full mount! Royce is in trouble now!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
A high kick from Royce Gracie
falls short of the mark.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Evan Tanner isolates Royce Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Royce 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie paws at Tanner.
Tanner answers with solid punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 47/56 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 644 s
Wow. I haven't seen two fighters do so much and accomplish so little. Tanner did just enough damage at the end to take the decision, but the only thing really moving during this fight was the stamina bar. Health was relatively untouched.