Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 10:34:42 GMT -5
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Predator is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Don Frye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Rashad Evans any adventage in the ground.
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Evans spins out, but Don Frye was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Evans is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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.
Evans is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off The Predator with punches
The Predator reels from the strikes.
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Don Frye tries a middle kick
Rashad Evans blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Evans launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Evans's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rashad Evans pushes Don Frye against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Evans jumps and tries to free his leg! The Predator doesn't allow this but Rashad Evans is able to get half guard here.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans leans back...
The Predator eyes him warily.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Predator is covering himself! Evans tries to force the situation and The Predator clumsily gives his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Predator's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Evans tries to get a hook in!
The Predator rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Don Frye takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Don Frye
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position 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 2
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Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Evans is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Predator.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Predator.
Good job by The Predator blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over The Predator's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Predator.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The Predator's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Don Frye throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Don Frye throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Don Frye moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Predator from the side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye has seen better days.
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Evans doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
The Predator's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Don Frye.
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Round 3
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Evans is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Not a desiderable position that The Predator is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Rashad Evans isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Predator locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rashad Evans unil he can pull his arm free! Evans lost his dominant position.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Don Frye's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 2:00 in the 3 round
Don Frye launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rashad Evans's cheek! Evans stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Predator is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Don Frye decides to jump inside Evans's guard.
Evans fights back with his feet, forcing The Predator to try something else.
The Predator is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Don Frye opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans didn't see that coming. The Predator is in open guard over Evans now.
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
The Predator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Predator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
The Predator struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Evans doesn't want to free his opponent and The Predator continues in closed guard
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator with one hook in
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator with one hook in
Rashad Evans slides his arm under Don Frye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Don Frye pushes up and slides Rashad Evans's arm over his chin.
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Don Frye with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Don Frye is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Predator's Chin is beginning to swell
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
The Predator is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Don Frye launches an up-kick intended for Rashad Evans's head...
Evans leans out of the way.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Don Frye throws a looping right hand...
Evans moves aside and dodges.
A punch from Don Frye
grazes Evans's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left cheek
Evans fires low kicks
punishing The Predator's legs repeatedly.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
The Predator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Don Frye tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans steps forward
The Predator feints.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes The Predator stumble back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Evans tries to grapple
He puts The Predator in a double underhook!
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Don Frye's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Predator ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Low kick by Don Frye to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
The Predator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye has seen better days.
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Evans fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Chin
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Predator staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Don Frye!
Don Frye is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The Predator's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 5
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Rashad Evans runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Don Frye who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rashad Evans is punishing The Predator! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Predator staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
The Predator launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Solid kick to the leg from Rashad Evans
that visibly pains The Predator.
The Predator hyper-extended his left leg
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator has a small cut in his Chin
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Don Frye who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rashad Evans is punishing The Predator! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
The Predator's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The Predator has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rashad Evans paws at The Predator.
The Predator swings ineffectively.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Predator goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to The Predator's face!
That brutal impact left The Predator laid out on the mat! Rashad Evans's corner come in to congratulate him!
The Predator's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 28/37 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/59 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 845 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/32 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 867 s
No one did anything for 3 rounds. Then Frye was tired. Then Rashad fought. Then won. What an odd fight.
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Predator is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Don Frye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Rashad Evans any adventage in the ground.
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Evans spins out, but Don Frye was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Evans is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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.
Evans is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off The Predator with punches
The Predator reels from the strikes.
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Don Frye tries a middle kick
Rashad Evans blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Evans launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Evans's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rashad Evans pushes Don Frye against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Evans jumps and tries to free his leg! The Predator doesn't allow this but Rashad Evans is able to get half guard here.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans leans back...
The Predator eyes him warily.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Predator is covering himself! Evans tries to force the situation and The Predator clumsily gives his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Predator's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Evans tries to get a hook in!
The Predator rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Don Frye takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Don Frye
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position 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 2
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Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Evans is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Predator.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Predator.
Good job by The Predator blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over The Predator's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Predator.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The Predator's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Don Frye throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Don Frye throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Don Frye moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Predator from the side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye has seen better days.
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans storms over The Predator with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Evans doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Predator's face with his elbows!
The Predator's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Don Frye.
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Round 3
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Evans is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Not a desiderable position that The Predator is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
Rashad Evans isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Predator locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rashad Evans unil he can pull his arm free! Evans lost his dominant position.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Don Frye's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Predator misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 2:00 in the 3 round
Don Frye launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rashad Evans's cheek! Evans stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Predator is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Don Frye decides to jump inside Evans's guard.
Evans fights back with his feet, forcing The Predator to try something else.
The Predator is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Don Frye opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans didn't see that coming. The Predator is in open guard over Evans now.
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
The Predator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Predator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Don Frye is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Evans
The Predator struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Evans doesn't want to free his opponent and The Predator continues in closed guard
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator with one hook in
The Predator measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is in rear mount over The Predator with one hook in
Rashad Evans slides his arm under Don Frye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Don Frye pushes up and slides Rashad Evans's arm over his chin.
Evans misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Predator is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Don Frye with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Don Frye is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Predator's Chin is beginning to swell
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
The Predator is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Don Frye launches an up-kick intended for Rashad Evans's head...
Evans leans out of the way.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Evans is standing while The Predator is on the ground on his back
Don Frye kicks his legs trying to keep Rashad Evans away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Evans is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Don Frye throws a looping right hand...
Evans moves aside and dodges.
A punch from Don Frye
grazes Evans's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left cheek
Evans fires low kicks
punishing The Predator's legs repeatedly.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
The Predator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Don Frye tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evans steps forward
The Predator feints.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes The Predator stumble back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Evans tries to grapple
He puts The Predator in a double underhook!
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Don Frye's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Predator ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Low kick by Don Frye to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
The Predator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Predator
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Predator
Rashad Evans tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye has seen better days.
Don Frye attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans looks to mount Don Frye...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Evans fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Chin
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Predator staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Don Frye!
Don Frye is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The Predator's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 5
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Rashad Evans runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Don Frye who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rashad Evans is punishing The Predator! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Predator staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
The Predator launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Solid kick to the leg from Rashad Evans
that visibly pains The Predator.
The Predator hyper-extended his left leg
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator has a small cut in his Chin
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Don Frye who almost cannot stand!
One after another Rashad Evans is punishing The Predator! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
The Predator's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The Predator has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rashad Evans paws at The Predator.
The Predator swings ineffectively.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Predator goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to The Predator's face!
That brutal impact left The Predator laid out on the mat! Rashad Evans's corner come in to congratulate him!
The Predator's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rashad Evans by KO (GnP) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 28/37 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/59 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 845 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/32 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 867 s
No one did anything for 3 rounds. Then Frye was tired. Then Rashad fought. Then won. What an odd fight.