Post by The Sandmen on Nov 16, 2012 16:24:41 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
misses its target.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
Koscheck is swinging for the fences!
Tanner backpedals and creates space. Josh Koscheck is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Koscheck
Koscheck holds Evan Tanner's arms and blocks the punches!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Koscheck moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Tanner pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Koscheck tries to end this with a RNC!
Tanner manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Koscheck tries to open up Tanner with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tanner is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
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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Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Evan Tanner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Tanner.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck grab one of Evan Tanner's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evan Tanner landed hard on his back
Koscheck is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Koscheck moves backwards and gestures for Evan Tanner to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner looks to be in very good shape.
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Evan Tanner!
Koscheck ducks under...
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Evan Tanner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tanner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Tanner
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Evan Tanner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tanner's chin
Tanner and Koscheck circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
connects with Tanner.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Koscheck pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner throws a low kick
Josh Koscheck blocks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
Evan Tanner hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Evan Tanner tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Koscheck hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Josh Koscheck hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Josh Koscheck tries to open Tanner's guard...
Tanner breaks the lock and covers himself from Koscheck's punches
Koscheck misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Evan Tanner's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck grapple with Evan Tanner and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Evan Tanner falls hard on the mat with Josh Koscheck on top of him
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Koscheck tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tanner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tanner's Forehead is beginning to swell
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Koscheck is unable to move under Tanner control.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
Tanner's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner has a small cut in his Mouth
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Koscheck tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Koscheck has one hook in and keeps working!
Tanner seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Koscheck has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Nicely done! Koscheck now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Tanner Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Koscheck unil he can pull his arm free! Koscheck lost his dominant position.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
Tanner struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Koscheck.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Tanner tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Koscheck, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Koscheck caliber.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Koscheck launches a furious low kick!
Tanner receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Koscheck into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from Koscheck
that lands on Evan Tanner's leg.
Tanner hyper-extended his leg
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
surprises Tanner!
The frightening power of Josh Koscheck has left Tanner sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Punch) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/41 (66%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Shocker. It's kinda hard, cause good record guys go on crappy losing streaks, then they get matched up with other crappy streak guys and a match like this comes about. Mreeeeaaaaaa
Evan Tanner looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
misses its target.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
Koscheck is swinging for the fences!
Tanner backpedals and creates space. Josh Koscheck is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Koscheck
Koscheck holds Evan Tanner's arms and blocks the punches!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Koscheck moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Tanner pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Evan Tanner looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Koscheck tries to end this with a RNC!
Tanner manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Koscheck tries to open up Tanner with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tanner is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
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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Evan Tanner moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Evan Tanner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
miss their mark.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Tanner.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck grab one of Evan Tanner's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evan Tanner landed hard on his back
Koscheck is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Koscheck moves backwards and gestures for Evan Tanner to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Evan Tanner is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner looks to be in very good shape.
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Tanner
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tanner's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Evan Tanner!
Koscheck ducks under...
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Evan Tanner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tanner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Tanner
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Evan Tanner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tanner's chin
Tanner and Koscheck circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
connects with Tanner.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Koscheck pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner throws a low kick
Josh Koscheck blocks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
Evan Tanner hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Evan Tanner tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Koscheck hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Josh Koscheck hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Josh Koscheck tries to open Tanner's guard...
Tanner breaks the lock and covers himself from Koscheck's punches
Koscheck misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tanner
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Evan Tanner's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck grapple with Evan Tanner and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Evan Tanner falls hard on the mat with Josh Koscheck on top of him
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Tanner
Koscheck launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Koscheck tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tanner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tanner's Forehead is beginning to swell
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Koscheck is unable to move under Tanner control.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Evan Tanner, who is barely covering up!
Tanner's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner has a small cut in his Mouth
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner
Koscheck tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Koscheck has one hook in and keeps working!
Tanner seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Koscheck has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Nicely done! Koscheck now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Josh Koscheck isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Tanner Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Koscheck unil he can pull his arm free! Koscheck lost his dominant position.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Koscheck
Tanner is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Not a desiderable position that Tanner is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
Tanner struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Josh Koscheck appears to be unbreakable
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Koscheck.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Tanner tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Koscheck
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Koscheck, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Tanner was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Koscheck caliber.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Koscheck launches a furious low kick!
Tanner receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Koscheck into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from Koscheck
that lands on Evan Tanner's leg.
Tanner hyper-extended his leg
Evan Tanner seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Koscheck!
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
surprises Tanner!
The frightening power of Josh Koscheck has left Tanner sleeping peacefully on the canvas!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Punch) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/41 (66%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Shocker. It's kinda hard, cause good record guys go on crappy losing streaks, then they get matched up with other crappy streak guys and a match like this comes about. Mreeeeaaaaaa
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!