Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 11:34:27 GMT -5
Ricardo Arona 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.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Arona is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Arona and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Arona launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Ricardo Arona
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A left hook from Arona
falls short.
Arona launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Arona launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Arona misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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.
Ricardo Arona postures up and launches another series of punches!
Evans pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Ricardo Arona's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Arona gets hold of a leg and trips Evans to the mat!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans tries to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Rashad Evans looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Ricardo Arona sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evans is swinging for the fences!
Arona backpedals and creates space. Rashad Evans is asking him if he is going to fight!
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Arona is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona
Arona covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to open up Evans with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Evans blocks a few elbows and now Ricardo Arona will have to look for another option here.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He is not able to do it
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Ricardo Arona is in Evans open guard now
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Arona struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ricardo Arona.
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Round 2
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A solid combination from Rashad Evans
connects with Arona.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Arona's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricardo Arona launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Evans's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arona is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Evans misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans has given his back to Ricardo Arona who is trying to get one hook in!
Ricardo Arona has one hook in!
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Evans is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Arona tries to use some of his tricky moves but Arona's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Evans.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rashad Evans pushes up and slides Ricardo Arona's arm over his chin.
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Arona sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Ricardo Arona a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Arona is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Evans, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Evans is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rashad Evans uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Arona ducks under...
Ricardo Arona paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ricardo Arona throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A punch from Ricardo Arona
whizzes past Evans.
Arona misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Arona steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Ricardo Arona
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Arona's ribs while in the clinch.
Arona blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arona who put distance between them
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Ricardo Arona
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Ricardo Arona's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Ricardo Arona
Evans checks it.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricardo Arona grapple with Rashad Evans and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to improve position.
Evans adjusts and closes his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Ricardo Arona uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Ricardo Arona. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ricardo Arona is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks Rashad Evans's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arona's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arona uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Arona is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Ricardo Arona for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Evans time to recover... 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 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
Ricardo Arona goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arona won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ricardo Arona! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Arona.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ricardo Arona work his BJJ game.
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans sits over his knees and pushes away Arona's leg!
Arona closes his legs around Rashad Evans's leg. Evans is not able to move away now!
Arona is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans tries to open up Ricardo Arona's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Arona in the side of the head
Arona's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ricardo Arona's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Not a desiderable position that Arona is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Arona wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half 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.
Quick hook by Ricardo Arona
glances off Evans's arms.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Arona sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Ricardo Arona tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Ricardo Arona down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Arona
Arona has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Evans is unable to move under Arona control.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Ricardo Arona's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Arona's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over Arona
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Arona rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arona's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Arona.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Ricardo Arona shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Arona into his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Crushing shot to Arona's body! He's holding his side
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Body shots by Ricardo Arona
Evans covers up.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
Arona's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona 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.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Evans steps forward
Arona feints.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans launches a kick
Arona checks it and keeps distance.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises Arona!
A solid combination from Ricardo Arona
mostly hits air.
Ricardo Arona goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Arona seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Arona's Nose is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by Arona followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Evans!
Arona stumbles backwards after that one!
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ricardo Arona throws an uppercut
Evans slips it.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Ricardo Arona is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arona's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Majority decision
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 9/24 (38%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/19 (11%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 22/51 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Majority decision? I mean...this was kinda even early, but it was still all Rashad. How the hell does someone score this a draw? I just...don't get the judging today.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Arona is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Arona and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Arona launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Ricardo Arona
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A left hook from Arona
falls short.
Arona launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Arona launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Arona misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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.
Ricardo Arona postures up and launches another series of punches!
Evans pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Ricardo Arona's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Arona gets hold of a leg and trips Evans to the mat!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans tries to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Rashad Evans looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Ricardo Arona sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Evans is swinging for the fences!
Arona backpedals and creates space. Rashad Evans is asking him if he is going to fight!
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Arona is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona
Arona covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to open up Evans with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Evans blocks a few elbows and now Ricardo Arona will have to look for another option here.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He is not able to do it
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Ricardo Arona is in Evans open guard now
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Arona struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ricardo Arona.
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Round 2
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A solid combination from Rashad Evans
connects with Arona.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Arona's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricardo Arona launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Evans's groin!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arona is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arona takes a break to breathe while holding Rashad Evans.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arona is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Arona blocks them effectively.
Evans misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans has given his back to Ricardo Arona who is trying to get one hook in!
Ricardo Arona has one hook in!
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Evans is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Arona tries to use some of his tricky moves but Arona's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Arona has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Evans.
Nicely done! Arona now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rashad Evans pushes up and slides Ricardo Arona's arm over his chin.
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Arona sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Ricardo Arona a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Arona is in rear mount over Evans with two hooks in
Ricardo Arona seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Arona is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Evans, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Evans is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rashad Evans uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Arona ducks under...
Ricardo Arona paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ricardo Arona throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A punch from Ricardo Arona
whizzes past Evans.
Arona misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Arona steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Ricardo Arona
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Arona's ribs while in the clinch.
Arona blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Ricardo Arona and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Arona stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arona who put distance between them
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Ricardo Arona
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Ricardo Arona's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Ricardo Arona
Evans checks it.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Arona who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricardo Arona grapple with Rashad Evans and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Ricardo Arona looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to improve position.
Evans adjusts and closes his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Ricardo Arona uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Ricardo Arona. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rashad Evans jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ricardo Arona is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Arona's ribs.
Arona blocks Rashad Evans's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arona's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arona uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Arona is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Evans's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Ricardo Arona for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Evans time to recover... 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 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Arona with punches
Arona reels from the strikes.
Ricardo Arona goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arona won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ricardo Arona! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Arona.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ricardo Arona work his BJJ game.
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans sits over his knees and pushes away Arona's leg!
Arona closes his legs around Rashad Evans's leg. Evans is not able to move away now!
Arona is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans tries to open up Ricardo Arona's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Arona in the side of the head
Arona's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ricardo Arona's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Not a desiderable position that Arona is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Arona wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half 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.
Quick hook by Ricardo Arona
glances off Evans's arms.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Arona sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Ricardo Arona tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Ricardo Arona down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Arona
Arona has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Evans is unable to move under Arona control.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Ricardo Arona's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Arona's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over Arona
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Arona rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arona's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Arona.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Arona
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Ricardo Arona shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Arona into his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Crushing shot to Arona's body! He's holding his side
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Evans
Arona is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Ricardo Arona manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Body shots by Ricardo Arona
Evans covers up.
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
Arona's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Ricardo Arona tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arona tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Evans
Arona tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Evans is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona 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.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Evans steps forward
Arona feints.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arona pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans launches a kick
Arona checks it and keeps distance.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises Arona!
A solid combination from Ricardo Arona
mostly hits air.
Ricardo Arona goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Arona seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Arona's Nose is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by Arona followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Evans!
Arona stumbles backwards after that one!
Evans throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ricardo Arona throws an uppercut
Evans slips it.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Ricardo Arona is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arona's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Majority decision
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 9/24 (38%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/19 (11%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 22/51 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Majority decision? I mean...this was kinda even early, but it was still all Rashad. How the hell does someone score this a draw? I just...don't get the judging today.