Post by The Sandmen on Nov 29, 2015 18:21:46 GMT -5
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Rousimar Palhares doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tanner and Toquinho move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A furious flurry of punches from Evan Tanner
puts Toquinho in a world of hurt!
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Rousimar Palhares 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Hard blow to Toquinho 's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner struggles on the ground and tries to break Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Evan Tanner is in Toquinho open guard now
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Toquinho is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
deflected by Toquinho .
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
Good job by Toquinho blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rousimar Palhares manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Toquinho blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares attempts a sweep single...
Rousimar Palhares catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Toquinho .
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rousimar Palhares tries to better his position on the ground...
Toquinho breaks the closed guard of Evan Tanner and moves to half guard
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares looks to pass to mount...
Toquinho slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Toquinho goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Rousimar Palhares , who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Toquinho moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Toquinho doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes Toquinho forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner grapple with Rousimar Palhares and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rousimar Palhares manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Toquinho pulls his arm out of danger.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Toquinho spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Toquinho is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
Tanner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
Rousimar Palhares wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 2
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Brutal combination from Evan Tanner!
Toquinho is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Toquinho 's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulverizing punch to Toquinho 's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner pushes Toquinho 's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tanner who is in full mount! Toquinho is in trouble now!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner sits up and gets an arm around Toquinho 's neck!
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner back to the ground.
Tanner misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Tanner closes his legs around Rousimar Palhares 's leg. Toquinho is not able to move away now!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Toquinho with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares has seen better days.
Rousimar Palhares takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Toquinho 's guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Toquinho breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rousimar Palhares 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.
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Toquinho goes down.
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 3
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Toquinho moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Toquinho is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rousimar Palhares slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tanner is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Toquinho tries to break the lock slamming Evan Tanner against the mat!
Evan Tanner doesn't allow Rousimar Palhares to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
That Triangle to Armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Rousimar Palhares lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Evan Tanner doesn't break the lock and Rousimar Palhares is running out of time!
Rousimar Palhares slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Rousimar Palhares looks to counter!
Rousimar Palhares tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Rousimar Palhares passes momentarily but Evan Tanner sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rousimar Palhares slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rousimar Palhares slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
Evan Tanner shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch to Evan Tanner ribs and the tries to trip him
Tanner loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Toquinho 's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Toquinho grab one of Evan Tanner's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Rousimar Palhares throw Tanner to the mat like a ragdoll
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Rousimar Palhares 's head...
It lands flush with Rousimar Palhares 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
A right hand from Rousimar Palhares
misses its target.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Evan Tanner!
You can see Rousimar Palhares 's head being snapped backwards!
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner launches a rapid series of punches
taking Toquinho from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Toquinho is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tanner and Toquinho circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Rousimar Palhares .
Nice punches.
Tanner has a small cut in his Chin
Toquinho grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rousimar Palhares 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
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Round 4
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Rousimar Palhares attempts a sweep single...
Rousimar Palhares catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Toquinho .
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tanner doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Toquinho 's face with his elbows!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner is looking to end this fight with strikes
Toquinho anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rousimar Palhares is not able to stop Toquinho ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rousimar Palhares tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rousimar Palhares slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tanner misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rousimar Palhares launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rousimar Palhares spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Rousimar Palhares 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner hovers above Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares stops him from throwing strikes.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tanner doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Toquinho 's face with his elbows!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho ... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Toquinho rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Toquinho moves backwards and gestures for Evan Tanner to stand up.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Tanner is holding Rousimar Palhares 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rousimar Palhares blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Toquinho breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Toquinho
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Rousimar Palhares put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Toquinho is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Toquinho clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tanner is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tanner tries to end this with a RNC!
Toquinho manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares pushes Tanner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Tanner wraps his legs while he holds Rousimar Palhares 's head... Tight guard!
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Toquinho pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rousimar Palhares pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rousimar Palhares
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares launches a knee towards Evan Tanner's right tight
Tanner struggles and blocks the impact.
Toquinho misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Toquinho trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rousimar Palhares lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner creates space and allows Rousimar Palhares to stand up.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rousimar Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Toquinho misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Rousimar Palhares gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Rousimar Palhares was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Rousimar Palhares launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
Tanner leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Rousimar Palhares kicks his legs trying to keep Evan Tanner away.
Evan Tanner takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Solid kick to the leg from Rousimar Palhares
that visibly pains Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho tries to move to full mount
Toquinho succeeds
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Evan Tanner moves to half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick Toquinho away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Toquinho 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.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rousimar Palhares , who is barely covering up!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Toquinho
that goes awry.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Toquinho 's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Toquinho is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Rousimar Palhares goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/53 (38%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 968 s
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Tanner dominated this fight in that way guys do when they completely dominate but no one is anywhere near finishing anyone. Kind of like a wrestle-dominate fight with no finishings ever. Paul Harris had nothing going for him, and both could probably use some stamina or something. Or they just fatigued each other.
Rousimar Palhares doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tanner and Toquinho move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A furious flurry of punches from Evan Tanner
puts Toquinho in a world of hurt!
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Rousimar Palhares 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Hard blow to Toquinho 's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner struggles on the ground and tries to break Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Evan Tanner is in Toquinho open guard now
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Toquinho is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Good looking punches from Evan Tanner on the ground
deflected by Toquinho .
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho tries an armbar from the bottom!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
Good job by Toquinho blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rousimar Palhares manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Toquinho blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares attempts a sweep single...
Rousimar Palhares catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Toquinho .
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rousimar Palhares tries to better his position on the ground...
Toquinho breaks the closed guard of Evan Tanner and moves to half guard
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares looks to pass to mount...
Toquinho slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Toquinho goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Rousimar Palhares , who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Toquinho moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Toquinho doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Evan Tanner pushes Toquinho forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner grapple with Rousimar Palhares and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rousimar Palhares manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Toquinho pulls his arm out of danger.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Toquinho spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Toquinho is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
Tanner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
Rousimar Palhares wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 2
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Brutal combination from Evan Tanner!
Toquinho is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Toquinho 's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulverizing punch to Toquinho 's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Tanner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evan Tanner controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner pushes Toquinho 's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tanner who is in full mount! Toquinho is in trouble now!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner sits up and gets an arm around Toquinho 's neck!
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner back to the ground.
Tanner misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Tanner closes his legs around Rousimar Palhares 's leg. Toquinho is not able to move away now!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Toquinho with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares has seen better days.
Rousimar Palhares takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Toquinho 's guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Toquinho breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Evan Tanner isolates Rousimar Palhares 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rousimar Palhares 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.
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Toquinho goes down.
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 3
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Toquinho moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Toquinho is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rousimar Palhares slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tanner is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Toquinho tries to break the lock slamming Evan Tanner against the mat!
Evan Tanner doesn't allow Rousimar Palhares to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
That Triangle to Armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Rousimar Palhares lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Evan Tanner doesn't break the lock and Rousimar Palhares is running out of time!
Rousimar Palhares slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Rousimar Palhares looks to counter!
Rousimar Palhares tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Rousimar Palhares passes momentarily but Evan Tanner sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Tanner doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rousimar Palhares slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rousimar Palhares slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
Evan Tanner shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch to Evan Tanner ribs and the tries to trip him
Tanner loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Toquinho 's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Toquinho grab one of Evan Tanner's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Rousimar Palhares throw Tanner to the mat like a ragdoll
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Rousimar Palhares 's head...
It lands flush with Rousimar Palhares 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Rousimar Palhares with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Toquinho steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
A right hand from Rousimar Palhares
misses its target.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Evan Tanner!
You can see Rousimar Palhares 's head being snapped backwards!
Toquinho pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner launches a rapid series of punches
taking Toquinho from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Toquinho is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tanner and Toquinho circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Rousimar Palhares .
Nice punches.
Tanner has a small cut in his Chin
Toquinho grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rousimar Palhares 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
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Round 4
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Rousimar Palhares attempts a sweep single...
Rousimar Palhares catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Toquinho .
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Evan Tanner is on half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tanner doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Toquinho 's face with his elbows!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner is looking to end this fight with strikes
Toquinho anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rousimar Palhares is not able to stop Toquinho ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rousimar Palhares tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rousimar Palhares slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tanner misses a step and Rousimar Palhares sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rousimar Palhares launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to turn away and scramble out. Evan Tanner takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rousimar Palhares spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Rousimar Palhares 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner hovers above Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares stops him from throwing strikes.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousimar Palhares tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rousimar Palhares realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner storms over Toquinho with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tanner doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Toquinho 's face with his elbows!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho ... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Toquinho rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Toquinho is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Toquinho moves backwards and gestures for Evan Tanner to stand up.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Tanner is holding Rousimar Palhares 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Evan Tanner is looking to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Evan Tanner gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rousimar Palhares blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Tanner launches a barrage of elbows over Toquinho 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Toquinho doesn't fight back!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Toquinho breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Toquinho
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Rousimar Palhares put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Toquinho is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Toquinho clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tanner is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tanner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tanner tries to end this with a RNC!
Toquinho manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares pushes Tanner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Tanner wraps his legs while he holds Rousimar Palhares 's head... Tight guard!
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Toquinho pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rousimar Palhares pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rousimar Palhares
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares launches a knee towards Evan Tanner's right tight
Tanner struggles and blocks the impact.
Toquinho misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Toquinho trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rousimar Palhares lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner creates space and allows Rousimar Palhares to stand up.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rousimar Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Toquinho misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Toquinho
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Rousimar Palhares gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Rousimar Palhares was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Rousimar Palhares launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
Tanner leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Rousimar Palhares kicks his legs trying to keep Evan Tanner away.
Evan Tanner takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rousimar Palhares is on his feet again.
Solid kick to the leg from Rousimar Palhares
that visibly pains Tanner.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Tanner
Toquinho tries to move to full mount
Toquinho succeeds
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rousimar Palhares throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Tanner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Evan Tanner moves to half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Tanner
Rousimar Palhares hooks Tanner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Evan Tanner manages to kick Toquinho away and scrambles on top!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Toquinho 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.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Toquinho
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Tanner is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rousimar Palhares , who is barely covering up!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Toquinho
that goes awry.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Toquinho 's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Toquinho is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Rousimar Palhares goes for an americana!
Tanner breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/53 (38%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 968 s
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Tanner dominated this fight in that way guys do when they completely dominate but no one is anywhere near finishing anyone. Kind of like a wrestle-dominate fight with no finishings ever. Paul Harris had nothing going for him, and both could probably use some stamina or something. Or they just fatigued each other.