Post by The Sandmen on Jul 28, 2014 14:28:57 GMT -5
Frodo Khasbulaev glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Evan Tanner looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frodo and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frodo goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Tanner moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frodo
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away Frodo's leg!
Evan Tanner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frodo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Frodo Khasbulaev a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tanner uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Frodo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frodo tries to cover his face,
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tanner.
Good job by Tanner blocking and slipping the blows.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Choke from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frodo misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frodo Khasbulaev shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Frodo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frodo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frodo
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo launches a few hard punches to Evan Tanner's ribs!
Tanner struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frodo Khasbulaev is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Frodo Khasbulaev and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo breaks free.
Tanner misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Frodo Khasbulaev put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Evan Tanner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Frodo.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frodo goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Tanner is locking that Americana...
Frodo breaks free.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tanner's ribs.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frodo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
Tanner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Tanner's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frodo misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Frodo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frodo tries to cover his face,
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evan Tanner launches a body shot
Frodo evades.
Good movement from Frodo
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frodo
this is getting worse and worse for Frodo
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Frodo Khasbulaev
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tanner throws a low kick
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks.
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo Khasbulaev fires an unorthodox punch to Tanner's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev circles around Tanner
Frodo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tanner wants nothing of that and pushes Frodo.
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frodo Khasbulaev hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to better his position on the ground...
Frodo breaks the closed guard of Evan Tanner and moves to half guard
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frodo's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Frodo!
Nice move by Tanner who clinches and pushes Frodo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner pushes off of Frodo Khasbulaev and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frodo stumbles backwards but Evan Tanner chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frodo circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evan Tanner goes with a looping right hand while Frodo Khasbulaev jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Frodo Khasbulaev runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frodo ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frodo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frodo Khasbulaev
well done Frodo falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tanner is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Tanner moves backwards and gestures for Frodo Khasbulaev to stand up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo 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.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Frodo Khasbulaev regains full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Tanner is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Frodo Khasbulaev was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner opts to jump inside Frodo's guard.
Frodo didn't see that coming. Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frodo is able to break the lock.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frodo Khasbulaev is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tanner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frodo
this is getting worse and worse for Frodo
Frodo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evan Tanner was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tanner is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Terrible one sided match... Frodo was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo Hyper-extended his left arm
Frodo struggles to free himself
That kimura from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Frodo breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frodo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Tanner is locking that North South Choke...
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Tanner is locking that Triangle Choke...
Frodo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Frodo struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Choke from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo taps with his remaining strength before going to sleep. Beatiful move by Tanner.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 531 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Frodo is terrible, let's be honest with ourselves here.
Evan Tanner looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frodo and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frodo goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Tanner moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frodo
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
Tanner is trying to counter now!
Tanner sits over his knees and pushes away Frodo's leg!
Evan Tanner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Frodo breaks free.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Evan Tanner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frodo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Frodo Khasbulaev a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tanner uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Frodo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frodo tries to cover his face,
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tanner.
Good job by Tanner blocking and slipping the blows.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev passes momentarily but Evan Tanner regains full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Choke from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Tanner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frodo misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frodo Khasbulaev shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Frodo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frodo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frodo
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo launches a few hard punches to Evan Tanner's ribs!
Tanner struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frodo Khasbulaev is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tanner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner breaks the closed guard of Frodo Khasbulaev and moves to half guard
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
Frodo breaks free.
Tanner misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Frodo Khasbulaev put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Evan Tanner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Evan Tanner and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Tanner is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Evan Tanner
tags Frodo.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frodo goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Evan Tanner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Evan Tanner goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Tanner is locking that Americana...
Frodo breaks free.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tanner's ribs.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frodo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
Tanner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Tanner's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frodo misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Frodo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frodo tries to cover his face,
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evan Tanner launches a body shot
Frodo evades.
Good movement from Frodo
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frodo
this is getting worse and worse for Frodo
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Frodo Khasbulaev
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tanner throws a low kick
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks.
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo Khasbulaev fires an unorthodox punch to Tanner's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev circles around Tanner
Frodo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tanner wants nothing of that and pushes Frodo.
Frodo is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frodo Khasbulaev hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tanner's face!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to better his position on the ground...
Frodo breaks the closed guard of Evan Tanner and moves to half guard
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frodo's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Frodo!
Nice move by Tanner who clinches and pushes Frodo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner pushes off of Frodo Khasbulaev and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frodo stumbles backwards but Evan Tanner chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frodo circles out and slips free of Evan Tanner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evan Tanner goes with a looping right hand while Frodo Khasbulaev jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Frodo Khasbulaev runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frodo ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frodo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
Evan Tanner tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Evan Tanner who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frodo Khasbulaev
well done Frodo falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tanner is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Tanner moves backwards and gestures for Frodo Khasbulaev to stand up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo 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.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner moves on the ground
Evan Tanner moves to side mount
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Frodo Khasbulaev regains full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Tanner is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tanner spins out, but Frodo Khasbulaev was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tanner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner opts to jump inside Frodo's guard.
Frodo didn't see that coming. Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo now.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frodo
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frodo is able to break the lock.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evan Tanner and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frodo Khasbulaev is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tanner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frodo
this is getting worse and worse for Frodo
Frodo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evan Tanner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evan Tanner was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tanner is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Terrible one sided match... Frodo was not ready to fight a fighter of Evan Tanner caliber.
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Frodo struggles to free himself
Frodo Hyper-extended his left arm
Frodo struggles to free himself
That kimura from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Frodo breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frodo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Tanner is locking that North South Choke...
Frodo pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frodo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
Tanner is locking that Triangle Choke...
Frodo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Frodo struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Choke from Evan Tanner appears to be unbreakable
Frodo taps with his remaining strength before going to sleep. Beatiful move by Tanner.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 531 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 520 s
Frodo is terrible, let's be honest with ourselves here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!