Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 10:47:23 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen 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.
Evan Tanner 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Chael Sonnen and Evan Tanner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Evan Tanner is taking the best of the fight.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Sonnen's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner and Chael Sonnen are cliched up against the cage. Tanner steps for a throw
Chael Sonnen is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sonnen with a double overhooks!
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Evan Tanner is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Chael Sonnen gets the advantage
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Sonnen is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Tanner's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Tanner creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Tanner's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Evan Tanner's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tanner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to open Tanner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Tanner is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Forehead
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Tanner
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Tanner
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chael Sonnen unil he can pull his arm free! Sonnen lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
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Round 2
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Sonnen is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Mouth
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Sonnen misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen sits high on Evan Tanner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tanner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tanner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sonnen and it cost him top position.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Tanner! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Tanner's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 1:27 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/39 (79%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Even early, Sonnen late, Evan never.
Evan Tanner 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chael Sonnen and Evan Tanner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Evan Tanner is taking the best of the fight.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Sonnen's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Evan Tanner and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner and Chael Sonnen are cliched up against the cage. Tanner steps for a throw
Chael Sonnen is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner is locking that Kneebar...
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sonnen with a double overhooks!
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Evan Tanner is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Chael Sonnen gets the advantage
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Sonnen is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Tanner's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Tanner creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Tanner's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Evan Tanner's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tanner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to open Tanner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Tanner is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Forehead
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Tanner
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Tanner
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chael Sonnen unil he can pull his arm free! Sonnen lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Sonnen is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Mouth
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Sonnen misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen sits high on Evan Tanner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tanner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tanner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sonnen and it cost him top position.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Tanner! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Tanner's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 1:27 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/39 (79%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Even early, Sonnen late, Evan never.