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Evan Tanner vs. Kendall Grove at the TUF Finale

Evan Tanner vs. Kendall Grove

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Round One
Kendall gets the first hit with a quick jab, but Tanner rushes in and locks him against the fence. Tanner takes Kendall down and gets sidemount. Grove gets up and Tanner lands a good knee to the face. They break but are quickly back to the fence where Grove lands a huge knee. Tanner gets another takedown. In the scramble, Grove goes for the rear naked choke but Tanner escapes.

Round Two
Both come out swinging and Tanner pushes him back to the fence. Kendall landes a few hits and pushes out. The two trade some hits before Tanner lands another takedown. Grove uses a kimura to stand back up. Grove hits Tanner with a rough elbow and some big knees in a scramble and the two break. The two lock and break again with Kendall landing some good kicks.

Round Three
The two are locked against the fence straight away but soon break. Tanner lands an uppercut and the two spend spend the rest of the round heading back and forth from the fence.

Kendall Grove wins by split decision.

Evan Tanner Post Fight Interview

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  • Domilinde
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    1. Domilinde Posted on Jun 22 '08 at 9:59 PM

    I really like Kendall and watched him fight his way through TUF and win it. The look on his face when Bruce yelled his name was priceless :) And it says a lot about how humble and centered he is. In another interview he did for The Fight Network up here in Canada he mentioned that he's so humble because anyone can come and kick your ass and put you in your place at anytime in this sport, and he's right. I really respect this guy. It's awesome that's he's training with BJ Penn (another of my favorite fighters, love the Hawaiians!!) and opening up a school of his own as well. His fight with Evan showed that's he constantly improving, not letting those losses get to him and letting it fuel him instead. I hope to see a lot more of him in the future in the UFC or anywhere he chooses to fight. Congrats on the win Kendall! Keep training (I know you will, I don't even really need to say it) and good luck with your first child. ;) You're an inspiration to a lot of people.

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    2. ultimatemagus Posted on Jun 22 '08 at 11:35 PM

    I only have one thing to say I was horribly disapointed in tanner....... this was a horrible fight kendal completely dominated. Tanner couldn't even take him down hardly (mostly to do with kendel's long legs). I think this fight was set up anyone would know that kendel has great take down defense and what is tanners specialty ground and pound.

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    3. Domilinde Posted on Jun 23 '08 at 2:13 PM

    Well of course it was setup :) All fights are.
    It was good to put two fighters like to that against each other though, when they both have to fight for their place in the UFC. Kendall is a lot younger and taller though...you're right :) In the post fight interview Tanner said he hasn't been feeling right even in training so maybe he really is just getting too old for the sport.

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