Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2020 21:47:44 GMT -5
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
El Guapo leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
El Guapo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
El Guapo shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from El Guapo!
Nice hits to Evans's ribs! Brilliant performance from Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Evans easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Evans is trying to counter now!
El Guapo follows Rashad Evans
Evans fakes a move.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
Good job by El Guapo blocking and slipping the blows.
Evans misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Rashad Evans
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Guapo throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
El Guapo may be in trouble!
Evans pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans tries to dirty boxing while holds El Guapo against cage
El Guapo is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with El Guapo's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans grapple with Bas Rutten and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Evans launches a hook to the body
Bas Rutten moves aside looking for a counter...
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Bas Rutten circles around Evans
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Pulverizing punch to El Guapo's head!
El Guapo slips the punch.
El Guapo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
Rashad Evans is smart enough to duck backwards
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Good movement from Evans
who is bobbing and weaving.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to El Guapo's abdomen.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
Evans tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to open up Bas Rutten's defense faking a few punches.
Bas Rutten wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Evans is in closed guard... El Guapo 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 El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bas Rutten holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo jumps and catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Evans breaks the lock and launches himself over Bas Rutten, winning side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
El Guapo's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rashad Evans's knows what to do here and blocks them
Bas Rutten closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Evans seems to be done!
Bas Rutten paws at Evans.
Evans swings ineffectively.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans paws at El Guapo.
El Guapo answers with solid punches!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Evans seems to be done!
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
El Guapo seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Evans pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
El Guapo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Evans stops that one with his ribs!
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Evans blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
El Guapo steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
El Guapo doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Bas Rutten in a clinch against the fence
El Guapo escapes from the clinch before Rashad Evans could keep him in place
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
El Guapo is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Bas Rutten on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Rashad Evans.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Evans's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Evans attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Evans staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Evans! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Evans laid out on the mat! Bas Rutten's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (Punches) at 0:45 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 10/32 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 12/14 (86%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 26/47 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Evans showed up less than people who show up and win. Whatever that means.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
El Guapo leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Evans's ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
El Guapo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
El Guapo shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from El Guapo!
Nice hits to Evans's ribs! Brilliant performance from Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Evans easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Evans is trying to counter now!
El Guapo follows Rashad Evans
Evans fakes a move.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
Good job by El Guapo blocking and slipping the blows.
Evans misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Rashad Evans
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
El Guapo throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
El Guapo may be in trouble!
Evans pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans tries to dirty boxing while holds El Guapo against cage
El Guapo is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with El Guapo's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans grapple with Bas Rutten and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Evans launches a hook to the body
Bas Rutten moves aside looking for a counter...
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Bas Rutten circles around Evans
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Pulverizing punch to El Guapo's head!
El Guapo slips the punch.
El Guapo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
Rashad Evans is smart enough to duck backwards
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Good movement from Evans
who is bobbing and weaving.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
Body shots by Rashad Evans
Solid blows to El Guapo's abdomen.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
Evans tries to improve position.
El Guapo adjusts and closes his guard.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to open up Bas Rutten's defense faking a few punches.
Bas Rutten wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Evans is in closed guard... El Guapo 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 El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bas Rutten holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo jumps and catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Evans breaks the lock and launches himself over Bas Rutten, winning side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
El Guapo's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over El Guapo
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rashad Evans's knows what to do here and blocks them
Bas Rutten closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A left hook from El Guapo
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Evans seems to be done!
Bas Rutten paws at Evans.
Evans swings ineffectively.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans paws at El Guapo.
El Guapo answers with solid punches!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Evans seems to be done!
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
El Guapo seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Evans pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
El Guapo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Evans stops that one with his ribs!
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Rashad Evans's leg.
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Evans blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Evans stumbles backwards after that one!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
El Guapo steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
El Guapo doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Bas Rutten in a clinch against the fence
El Guapo escapes from the clinch before Rashad Evans could keep him in place
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
El Guapo is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Bas Rutten uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Bas Rutten on the ground
They could take their toll on Evans.
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Evans
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Rashad Evans.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Evans's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Evans attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Evans staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Bas Rutten is punishing Evans! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Evans laid out on the mat! Bas Rutten's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (Punches) at 0:45 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 10/32 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 12/14 (86%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 26/47 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Evans showed up less than people who show up and win. Whatever that means.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!