Post by The Sandmen on Sept 29, 2017 9:58:09 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Chael Sonnen looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tanner is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Chael Sonnen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tanner fires low kicks
that fail to land.
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
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tanner holds Chael Sonnen arms and counters his opponent punches.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
deflected by Tanner.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sonnen gets hold of a leg and trips Tanner to the mat!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Evan Tanner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Sonnen
Evan Tanner isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tanner misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Sonnen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
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
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Tanner is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Chael Sonnen holds Evan Tanner and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Tanner
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tanner is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sonnen ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Sonnen followed by a hard jab
Tanner deflects the blows.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Chael Sonnen is unable to take him down
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Sonnen's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Sonnen time to recover... 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Evan Tanner tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner rolls him over and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has given his back to Evan Tanner who is trying to get one hook in!
Evan Tanner has one hook in!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen 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.
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Tanner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sonnen.
Nicely done! Tanner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Evan Tanner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
Sonnen struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Evan Tanner unil he can pull his arm free! Tanner lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Tanner doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Sonnen to pull guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tanner is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner catch Chael Sonnen's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Chael Sonnen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chael Sonnen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his arm
Tanner shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Americana) at 1:30 Round 3
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/27 (7%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Reasonably even, then Sonnen grew more tired than Tanner, and Evan took over.
Chael Sonnen looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tanner is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Chael Sonnen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tanner fires low kicks
that fail to land.
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
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tanner holds Chael Sonnen arms and counters his opponent punches.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Evan Tanner is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
deflected by Tanner.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Tanner
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tanner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sonnen gets hold of a leg and trips Tanner to the mat!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Evan Tanner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Tanner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Sonnen
Evan Tanner isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tanner misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen attempts a triangle from bottom! Evan Tanner slips out. Sonnen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
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
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Evan Tanner
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Evan Tanner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Tanner is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
Tanner is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Chael Sonnen holds Evan Tanner and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Tanner
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tanner is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sonnen ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Sonnen followed by a hard jab
Tanner deflects the blows.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tanner struggles... Chael Sonnen is unable to take him down
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Sonnen's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Sonnen time to recover... 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Evan Tanner tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Sonnen
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner rolls him over and takes his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has given his back to Evan Tanner who is trying to get one hook in!
Evan Tanner has one hook in!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen 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.
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Tanner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sonnen.
Nicely done! Tanner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tanner is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Evan Tanner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
Sonnen struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Evan Tanner unil he can pull his arm free! Tanner lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Tanner holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Tanner
Sonnen is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Tanner doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner won't budge, forcing Sonnen to pull guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tanner is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Tanner jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Evan Tanner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner catch Chael Sonnen's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Chael Sonnen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chael Sonnen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sonnen Hyper-extended his arm
Tanner shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Americana) at 1:30 Round 3
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/27 (7%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Reasonably even, then Sonnen grew more tired than Tanner, and Evan took over.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!