Post by The Sandmen on Jun 6, 2012 14:01:39 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko! Fedor Emelianenko! This is what the people are chanting here.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Rashad Evans and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Evans is trying to lift Fedor!
Brilliant side slam!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
That punishment by Fedor Emelianenko has left Evans staggered! Fedor Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Fedor
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Fedor rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fedor dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Evans from the ground!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Fedor.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a flurry of punches at Evans...
Evans is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Fedor Emelianenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Fedor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Evans shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Rashad Evans's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
Fedor pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rashad Evans's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Evans launches a kick
but Fedor Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rashad Evans and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Fedor.
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fedor steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Fedor pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Fedor
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Fedor holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Evans is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Evans!
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
makes Evans stumble back!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Fedor ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor breaths deeply while on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor moves on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Evans
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evans launches a few weak punches
Fedor blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor is in rear mount over Evans
Fedor tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Evans struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Evans struggles to free himself
That RNC from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Evans is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Rashad Evans is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (RNC) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
I kinda think this could be Fedor's break-out year. This was a good, patient fight, where he gave some, took some, and delivered the Submission in classic Fedor style. A big win against a game opponent here. Yep.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Rashad Evans and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Evans is trying to lift Fedor!
Brilliant side slam!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
That punishment by Fedor Emelianenko has left Evans staggered! Fedor Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Fedor
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Fedor rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fedor dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Evans from the ground!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Fedor.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko throws a flurry of punches at Evans...
Evans is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Evans has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Fedor Emelianenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Fedor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Evans shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko slightly pushes Evans into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Rashad Evans's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
Fedor pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rashad Evans's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Evans launches a kick
but Fedor Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rashad Evans and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Fedor.
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fedor steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Fedor pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Fedor
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Fedor holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Evans is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Evans in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Evans
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
=========================================
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Evans!
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
makes Evans stumble back!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Fedor ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor breaths deeply while on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Evans
Fedor moves on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Evans
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Evans launches a few weak punches
Fedor blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor is in rear mount over Evans
Fedor tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Evans struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Evans struggles to free himself
That RNC from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Evans is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Rashad Evans is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (RNC) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
I kinda think this could be Fedor's break-out year. This was a good, patient fight, where he gave some, took some, and delivered the Submission in classic Fedor style. A big win against a game opponent here. Yep.