Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2013 17:57:25 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Evan Tanner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Evan Tanner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gegard Mousasi charges at Tanner throwing flurries left and right.
Evan Tanner gets out of the way.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gegard Mousasi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mousasi is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Mousasi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Gegard Mousasi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tanner moves back and takes a deep breath.
A right hand from Evan Tanner
makes Mousasi stumble back!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 3:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Gegard Mousasi for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows Tanner time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi pushes off of Evan Tanner and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tanner stumbles backwards but Gegard Mousasi chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi stumbles backwards but Evan Tanner chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner tries to take Gegard Mousasi down... Mousasi stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mousasi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Gegard Mousasi 's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Tanner scoop up Gegard Mousasi 's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mousasi to the mat
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi 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.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Tanner has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Mousasi hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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 1:45 in the 2 round
Here comes Gegard Mousasi with a vicious middle kick!
Evan Tanner dodges that one moving backwards
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi swings...
...no good.
Nice punches from Gegard Mousasi .
Tanner staggers backwards. Mousasi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Tanner's head!
Tanner slips the punch.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Gegard Mousasi gets out of the way.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi 's mind is definitely in the fight, Tanner just got nailed! Gegard Mousasi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Tanner is going to have a headache after this one.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Tanner
Great move by Mousasi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards Tanner trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evan Tanner lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
Mousasi leans out of the way.
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards Tanner trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evan Tanner lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mousasi dodges that
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi opts to jump inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mousasi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mousasi has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Tanner pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
Tanner is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Evan Tanner
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Mousasi is eating those punches!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Tanner hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Tanner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A left hook from Mousasi
grazes the chin of Tanner.
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
and hits Tanner ribs hard
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The kick just misses.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi's corner looks worried!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Tanner receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Tanner hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi moves on the ground
Gegard Mousasi moves to side mount
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Tanner has a small cut in his Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tanner's face with those brutal elbows! Tanner needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Mousasi succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mousasi looks to work from half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mousasi pulls his arm out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Mousasi, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mousasi struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner stumbles backwards and Gegard Mousasi circles to get the center of the cage
Tanner throws a lazy kick
Mousasi dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gegard Mousasi was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Tanner's thigh!
Gegard Mousasi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tanner may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gegard Mousasi launches a rapid series of punches
taking Tanner from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Tanner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
makes Tanner stumble back!
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Tanner.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Evan Tanner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tanner seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Incredible haymaker from Gegard Mousasi !
You can see Evan Tanner's head being snapped backwards!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Tanner to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Tanner.
Tanner has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by TKO (Haymaker) at 2:29 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 41/57 (72%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 18/33 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Why does Evan Tanner suck so bad in this league? Odd. Anyways, pretty impressive show again from Gegard, who needs some consistency to move up from low-mid carder.
Evan Tanner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Evan Tanner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi and Tanner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gegard Mousasi charges at Tanner throwing flurries left and right.
Evan Tanner gets out of the way.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gegard Mousasi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mousasi is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Tanner won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Mousasi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi looks to posture up and open Evan Tanner's guard...
Gegard Mousasi forces Evan Tanner to open his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Gegard Mousasi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tanner moves back and takes a deep breath.
A right hand from Evan Tanner
makes Mousasi stumble back!
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Mousasi
Tanner is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) is cheering him!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 3:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Gegard Mousasi for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows Tanner time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi pushes off of Evan Tanner and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tanner stumbles backwards but Gegard Mousasi chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner pushes off of Gegard Mousasi and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mousasi stumbles backwards but Evan Tanner chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner tries to take Gegard Mousasi down... Mousasi stumbles backwards and Evan Tanner launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mousasi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Gegard Mousasi 's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Tanner scoop up Gegard Mousasi 's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mousasi to the mat
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Evan Tanner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tanner is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Evan Tanner lost his dominant position.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi 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.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Tanner has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tanner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Mousasi hold his own hand and breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Evan Tanner.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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 1:45 in the 2 round
Here comes Gegard Mousasi with a vicious middle kick!
Evan Tanner dodges that one moving backwards
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tanner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi swings...
...no good.
Nice punches from Gegard Mousasi .
Tanner staggers backwards. Mousasi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Tanner's head!
Tanner slips the punch.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Gegard Mousasi gets out of the way.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi 's mind is definitely in the fight, Tanner just got nailed! Gegard Mousasi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Tanner is going to have a headache after this one.
Mousasi pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Tanner
Great move by Mousasi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards Tanner trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evan Tanner lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
Mousasi leans out of the way.
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards Tanner trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evan Tanner lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Tanner tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mousasi dodges that
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi opts to jump inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mousasi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gegard Mousasi
Evan Tanner fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mousasi has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Tanner pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
Tanner is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Evan Tanner
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Mousasi is eating those punches!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Some nice shots from Evan Tanner
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Tanner.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Tanner hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Evan Tanner just can't get away!
Tanner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evan Tanner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Gegard Mousasi .
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A left hook from Mousasi
grazes the chin of Tanner.
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
and hits Tanner ribs hard
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The kick just misses.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi's corner looks worried!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Tanner receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Tanner hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Mousasi moves on the ground
Gegard Mousasi moves to side mount
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Tanner's face!
Tanner has a small cut in his Forehead
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tanner's face with those brutal elbows! Tanner needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Tanner
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Mousasi succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Tanner
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mousasi looks to work from half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mousasi pulls his arm out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Mousasi, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mousasi struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Evan Tanner pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner stumbles backwards and Gegard Mousasi circles to get the center of the cage
Tanner throws a lazy kick
Mousasi dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gegard Mousasi was tooling Evan Tanner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Evan Tanner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Tanner's thigh!
Gegard Mousasi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tanner may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gegard Mousasi launches a rapid series of punches
taking Tanner from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Tanner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
makes Tanner stumble back!
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Tanner.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Evan Tanner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tanner seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Incredible haymaker from Gegard Mousasi !
You can see Evan Tanner's head being snapped backwards!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Tanner to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Tanner.
Tanner has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by TKO (Haymaker) at 2:29 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 41/57 (72%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 18/33 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Why does Evan Tanner suck so bad in this league? Odd. Anyways, pretty impressive show again from Gegard, who needs some consistency to move up from low-mid carder.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!