Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2019 8:40:49 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Dos Anjos while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis looks to be in very good shape.
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pettis measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Anthony Pettis slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Anthony Pettis slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anthony Pettis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis launches a kick to Dos Anjos's thigh
Dos Anjos checks that kick!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dos Anjos struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dos Anjos from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Stand up! This is what Dos Anjos's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Rafael dos Anjos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Pettis blocks a few elbows and now Rafael dos Anjos will have to look for another option here.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Dos Anjos seems to be done!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rafael dos Anjos has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Rafael dos Anjos
almost puts his head in the path of Pettis's kick.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pettis is trying to block them with his hands...
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis regains half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Pettis put Rafael dos Anjos in closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dos Anjos's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pettis leans and gets Rafael dos Anjos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Pettis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Pettis wraps his legs while he holds Rafael dos Anjos's head... Tight guard!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Pettis quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Dos Anjos struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Dos Anjos uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pettis is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries an armbar!
Pettis holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Pettis's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Rafael dos Anjos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos any adventage in the ground.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Pettis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Anthony Pettis manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
1:10 Round 3 and Pettis is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off Dos Anjos with punches
Dos Anjos reels from the strikes.
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Right cheek
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Pettis's chin with an uppercut while Pettis lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dos Anjos's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Pettis blocks in time.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dos Anjos from the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Pettis's guard...
Pettis doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Pettis's neck!
Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to the ground.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis tries to move to full mount
Pettis's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Dos Anjos is worried!
Dos Anjos ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Pettis, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Pettis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anthony Pettis struggles not allowing Rafael dos Anjos improve his position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Pettis's guard...
Pettis doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
deflected by Dos Anjos.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Anthony Pettis, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Good movement from Dos Anjos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
Dos Anjos launches a flurry of punches
Pettis slips out of danger.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Rafael dos Anjos to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis slides his arm under Rafael dos Anjos's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rafael dos Anjos pulls down on Anthony Pettis's hand and staves off danger
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dos Anjos! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dos Anjos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Forehead
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rafael dos Anjos uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Pettis!
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards after that one!
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anthony Pettis.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos follows Anthony Pettis
only to get counter punched in a big way! Dos Anjos needs to stop playing Anthony Pettis's game or he'll get knocked out!
Dos Anjos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Rafael dos Anjos throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
A wicked punch by Anthony Pettis
rocks Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Mouth
As the fight continues it seems that Rafael dos Anjos is taking the best of the fight.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dos Anjos! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dos Anjos.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dos Anjos's being punished here!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos is a bloody mess!
Dos Anjos is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis tries to get his arm under Rafael dos Anjos's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rafael dos Anjos's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Anthony Pettis appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Rafael dos Anjos easily defends the attempt.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
You can see Dos Anjos's blood making stains in the mat.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos is a bloody mess!
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Dos Anjos, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
You can see Dos Anjos's blood making stains in the mat.
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pettis sprawls and remains on his feet.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Pettis blocks in time.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anthony Pettis sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Dos Anjos's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dos Anjos throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Rafael dos Anjos's leg.
Dos Anjos hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Dos Anjos was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Dos Anjos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
Pettis ducks that one.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Pettis.
Pettis answers with solid punches!
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Pettis throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1086 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1086 s
13 flash KOs on one card, and then this fight comes along and Pettis beats RDA within an inch of his life for 5 full rounds and there is no KO.
Ferocious staredown by Dos Anjos while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis looks to be in very good shape.
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pettis measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Anthony Pettis slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Anthony Pettis slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anthony Pettis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis launches a kick to Dos Anjos's thigh
Dos Anjos checks that kick!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dos Anjos struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dos Anjos from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Stand up! This is what Dos Anjos's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Rafael dos Anjos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Pettis blocks a few elbows and now Rafael dos Anjos will have to look for another option here.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Dos Anjos seems to be done!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rafael dos Anjos has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A bad move from Rafael dos Anjos
almost puts his head in the path of Pettis's kick.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pettis is trying to block them with his hands...
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis regains half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Pettis put Rafael dos Anjos in closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dos Anjos's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pettis leans and gets Rafael dos Anjos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Pettis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Pettis wraps his legs while he holds Rafael dos Anjos's head... Tight guard!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Pettis quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Dos Anjos struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Dos Anjos uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pettis is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries an armbar!
Pettis holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Pettis's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Rafael dos Anjos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos any adventage in the ground.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Pettis's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Anthony Pettis manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
1:10 Round 3 and Pettis is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis attempts to cut off Dos Anjos with punches
Dos Anjos reels from the strikes.
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Right cheek
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Pettis's chin with an uppercut while Pettis lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dos Anjos's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Pettis blocks in time.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dos Anjos from the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Pettis's guard...
Pettis doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Anthony Pettis is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Pettis's neck!
Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to the ground.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis tries to move to full mount
Pettis's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Dos Anjos is worried!
Dos Anjos ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Pettis, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Pettis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anthony Pettis struggles not allowing Rafael dos Anjos improve his position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Pettis's guard...
Pettis doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
deflected by Dos Anjos.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Anthony Pettis, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Good movement from Dos Anjos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Anthony Pettis
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
Dos Anjos launches a flurry of punches
Pettis slips out of danger.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Rafael dos Anjos to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis slides his arm under Rafael dos Anjos's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rafael dos Anjos pulls down on Anthony Pettis's hand and staves off danger
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dos Anjos! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Pettis a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dos Anjos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Forehead
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Dos Anjos has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rafael dos Anjos uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Pettis!
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards after that one!
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Anthony Pettis.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos follows Anthony Pettis
only to get counter punched in a big way! Dos Anjos needs to stop playing Anthony Pettis's game or he'll get knocked out!
Dos Anjos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Rafael dos Anjos throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
A wicked punch by Anthony Pettis
rocks Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Mouth
As the fight continues it seems that Rafael dos Anjos is taking the best of the fight.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Anthony Pettis has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Pettis
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Dos Anjos has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Dos Anjos control.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dos Anjos! Pettis has one hook in and keeps working!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dos Anjos.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dos Anjos's being punished here!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos is a bloody mess!
Dos Anjos is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis tries to get his arm under Rafael dos Anjos's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rafael dos Anjos's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Anthony Pettis appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Rafael dos Anjos easily defends the attempt.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
You can see Dos Anjos's blood making stains in the mat.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dos Anjos!
Pettis has one of his arm over Rafael dos Anjos's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Rafael dos Anjos is a bloody mess!
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Dos Anjos, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
You can see Dos Anjos's blood making stains in the mat.
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Dos Anjos with two hooks in
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pettis sprawls and remains on his feet.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Pettis blocks in time.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anthony Pettis sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Dos Anjos's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dos Anjos throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Rafael dos Anjos's leg.
Dos Anjos hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Dos Anjos was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Dos Anjos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
Pettis ducks that one.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Pettis.
Pettis answers with solid punches!
Dos Anjos doesn't stop bleeding.
Pettis throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1086 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1086 s
13 flash KOs on one card, and then this fight comes along and Pettis beats RDA within an inch of his life for 5 full rounds and there is no KO.