Post by The Sandmen on Mar 2, 2016 13:07:15 GMT -5
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
Rickson Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that goes awry.
Rickson moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Evan Tanner.
Rickson deflects it.
Rickson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Every time Evan Tanner attempts to get inside
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that lands on Evan Tanner's leg.
A left hook from Tanner
grazes the chin of Rickson.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Rickson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
Tanner is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Rickson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Rickson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rickson pushes Evan Tanner and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Rickson's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Rickson Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries a kimura
Tanner breaks the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches towards Tanner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Evan Tanner receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner showing excellent timing, blasts Rickson Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Evan Tanner! Rickson Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Rickson now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rickson.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tanner leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
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.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Tanner blocks that.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Rickson Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rickson is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Tanner open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to jump to side mount.
Evan Tanner jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson passes his leg around Evan Tanner's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Tanner works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner circles around Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Rickson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Rickson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson did not see that coming! Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 4:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Rickson who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Tanner is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away Rickson's leg!
Rickson closes his legs around Evan Tanner's leg. Tanner is not able to move away now!
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner postures up and breaks the triangle.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Rickson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Not a desiderable position that Rickson is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner pushes Rickson Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Rickson doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Rickson.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
Rickson is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Rickson Gracie's head...
Rickson leans out of the way.
Rickson is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner kicks his legs trying to keep Rickson Gracie away.
No damage done by those kicks.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Tanner's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's neck!
Rickson pushes Evan Tanner back to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Tanner put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner tries to fight back with his feet and Rickson just needs another plan now.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Rickson launches a kick
Tanner checks it and keeps distance.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Rickson Gracie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner goes to the body...
He punishes Rickson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tanner's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Nice beating Rickson Gracie has received.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Hard blow to Tanner's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Rickson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rickson is unable to move under Tanner control.
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Rickson Gracie throws his leg over Evan Tanner's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rickson Gracie's rear naked choke attempt!
Evan Tanner frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rickson Gracie and ends up on top!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Evan Tanner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Rickson.
Good job by Rickson blocking and slipping the blows.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Rickson is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Rickson is locking that North South Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Tanner pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Rickson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Evan Tanner's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Rickson Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rickson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
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.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tanner and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Rickson 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.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner and Rickson are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rickson tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tanner steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tanner steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson tries to fight back with his feet and Tanner just needs another plan now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 871 s
Good submission fight here. No one was super-close to a finish health-bar-wise, but with submissions, the health bvar doesn't always matter. Decent BJJ. I dig.
Rickson Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that goes awry.
Rickson moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Evan Tanner.
Rickson deflects it.
Rickson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Every time Evan Tanner attempts to get inside
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that lands on Evan Tanner's leg.
A left hook from Tanner
grazes the chin of Rickson.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Rickson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tanner.
Tanner is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Rickson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner fakes a few punches and advance towards Rickson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rickson pushes Evan Tanner and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Rickson's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Rickson Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries a kimura
Tanner breaks the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches towards Tanner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Evan Tanner receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner showing excellent timing, blasts Rickson Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Evan Tanner! Rickson Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Rickson now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rickson.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tanner leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
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.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Tanner blocks that.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Tanner succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Rickson Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rickson is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Rickson Gracie
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Tanner open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to jump to side mount.
Evan Tanner jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson passes his leg around Evan Tanner's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Tanner works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner circles around Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Rickson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Rickson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Evan Tanner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson did not see that coming! Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 4:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Rickson who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Tanner is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Tanner slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tanner looks to work from half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away Rickson's leg!
Rickson closes his legs around Evan Tanner's leg. Tanner is not able to move away now!
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner postures up and breaks the triangle.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Rickson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tanner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Evan Tanner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Not a desiderable position that Rickson is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner pushes Rickson Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tanner jumps and tries to free his leg! Rickson doesn't allow this but Evan Tanner is able to get half guard here.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Rickson.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
Rickson is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Rickson Gracie's head...
Rickson leans out of the way.
Rickson is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner kicks his legs trying to keep Rickson Gracie away.
No damage done by those kicks.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Rickson
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Tanner's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's neck!
Rickson pushes Evan Tanner back to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Tanner put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Evan Tanner has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner tries to fight back with his feet and Rickson just needs another plan now.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Rickson launches a kick
Tanner checks it and keeps distance.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Rickson Gracie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tanner goes to the body...
He punishes Rickson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tanner's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Nice beating Rickson Gracie has received.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Hard blow to Tanner's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Rickson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rickson is unable to move under Tanner control.
Rickson is in rear mount over Tanner
Rickson Gracie throws his leg over Evan Tanner's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rickson Gracie's rear naked choke attempt!
Evan Tanner frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rickson Gracie and ends up on top!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Evan Tanner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner aggressively and repeatedly punches Rickson.
Good job by Rickson blocking and slipping the blows.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Tanner is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Tanner, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Rickson is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Rickson is locking that North South Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Tanner pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Rickson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Evan Tanner's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Rickson is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Rickson Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Tanner
Rickson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rickson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Rickson
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
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.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tanner and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Tanner
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Rickson 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.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner opts to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner and Rickson are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Rickson tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tanner steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Evan Tanner's head...
It lands flush with Evan Tanner's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tanner steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Tanner is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Tanner decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson tries to fight back with his feet and Tanner just needs another plan now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 871 s
Good submission fight here. No one was super-close to a finish health-bar-wise, but with submissions, the health bvar doesn't always matter. Decent BJJ. I dig.