Post by The Sandmen on Nov 20, 2016 22:32:26 GMT -5
Rafael dos Anjos is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Renan Barão is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Barão measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's chin with an uppercut while Dos Anjos lands some great crosses.
Middle kick from Dos Anjos.
The kick just misses.
Rafael dos Anjos swings...
hard impact to Barão's face!
Barão's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Barão blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Renan Barão is opening up on Dos Anjos and raining down combinations!
Dos Anjos's corner looks worried!
Rafael dos Anjos chases Barão and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Barão steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Barão's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Barão!
Dos Anjos blocks with confidence
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Dos Anjos.
It looks like Barão was hit by a bus!
Barão pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Barão throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barão pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Barão decides to launch some tentative punches
Renan Barão takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Good front kick from Dos Anjos!
Renan Barão blocks
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renan Barão closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renan Barão tries a hook to the body
and hits Dos Anjos ribs hard
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renan Barão
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barão looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Barão tries to free his leg...
Dos Anjos doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barão misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barão blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Barão gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rafael dos Anjos! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rafael dos Anjos doesn't defend himself!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Hard blow to Barão's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renan Barão work his BJJ game.
Renan Barão tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Renan Barão manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão isolates Rafael dos Anjos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Renan Barão lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Barão's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barão tries to cover his face,
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão hooks Dos Anjos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Barão away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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!
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Renan Barão can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Barão 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!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Inside leg kick from Dos Anjos
that goes awry.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos throws a combo
Renan Barão ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dos Anjos swings again, only to get countered once more! Dos Anjos is looking bad here!
Rafael dos Anjos moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barão rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Renan Barão is standing now.
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Barão launches a kick to Dos Anjos's thigh
Dos Anjos checks that kick!
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Renan Barão away.
Renan Barão takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rafael dos Anjos is on his feet again.
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Renan Barão runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Renan Barão moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shovel hook by Renan Barão
tags Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barão goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Dos Anjos cannot take advantage in the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Renan Barão gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Barão 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Renan Barão in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. 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.
A wicked punch by Rafael dos Anjos
goes awry.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Barão throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Barão.
Barão answers with solid punches!
Brilliant combination from Renan Barão
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Mouth
Rafael dos Anjos tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Renan Barão avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rafael dos Anjos seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Renan Barão!
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Renan Barão. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Renan Barão and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Renan Barão is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Right eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos is holding Renan Barão's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Renan Barão tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos steps forward
Renan Barão catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renan Barão fakes a punch and launches himself over Rafael dos Anjos
Great move by Barão who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renan Barão fakes a few punches and advance towards Dos Anjos trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rafael dos Anjos lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Renan Barão with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barão dodges that
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Renan Barão away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Renan Barão swings...
hard impact to Dos Anjos's face!
Dos Anjos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos throws a looping left hand...
Barão moves aside and dodges.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Barão moves on the ground
Renan Barão moves to side mount
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão isolates Rafael dos Anjos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Dos Anjos Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Renan Barão appears to be unbreakable
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Renan Barão lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Barão suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Renan Barão appears to be unbreakable
Barão is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Barão is locking that Armbar...
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Renan Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Dos Anjos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Renan Barão 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Renan Barão! Dos Anjos seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Forehead
Winner is Renan Barão by TKO (Elbow) at 1:59 Round 3
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 36/46 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 278 s
Renan Barão is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Barão measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's chin with an uppercut while Dos Anjos lands some great crosses.
Middle kick from Dos Anjos.
The kick just misses.
Rafael dos Anjos swings...
hard impact to Barão's face!
Barão's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Barão blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Renan Barão is opening up on Dos Anjos and raining down combinations!
Dos Anjos's corner looks worried!
Rafael dos Anjos chases Barão and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Barão steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Barão's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Barão!
Dos Anjos blocks with confidence
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Dos Anjos.
It looks like Barão was hit by a bus!
Barão pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Barão throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barão pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Barão decides to launch some tentative punches
Renan Barão takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Good front kick from Dos Anjos!
Renan Barão blocks
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renan Barão closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renan Barão tries a hook to the body
and hits Dos Anjos ribs hard
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renan Barão
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barão looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Barão tries to free his leg...
Dos Anjos doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barão misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barão blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Barão gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rafael dos Anjos! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rafael dos Anjos doesn't defend himself!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Hard blow to Barão's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in half guard over Dos Anjos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renan Barão work his BJJ game.
Renan Barão tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Renan Barão manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão isolates Rafael dos Anjos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Renan Barão lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Barão's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barão tries to cover his face,
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão hooks Dos Anjos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Barão away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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!
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Renan Barão can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Barão 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!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Inside leg kick from Dos Anjos
that goes awry.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos throws a combo
Renan Barão ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dos Anjos swings again, only to get countered once more! Dos Anjos is looking bad here!
Rafael dos Anjos moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barão rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Renan Barão is standing now.
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Barão launches a kick to Dos Anjos's thigh
Dos Anjos checks that kick!
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Renan Barão away.
Renan Barão takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Rafael dos Anjos is on his feet again.
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Renan Barão runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Renan Barão moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shovel hook by Renan Barão
tags Dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barão goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Dos Anjos cannot take advantage in the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Renan Barão gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Barão 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Renan Barão in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. 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.
A wicked punch by Rafael dos Anjos
goes awry.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Barão throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Barão.
Barão answers with solid punches!
Brilliant combination from Renan Barão
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
Dos Anjos has a small cut in his Mouth
Rafael dos Anjos tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Renan Barão avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rafael dos Anjos seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Renan Barão!
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Renan Barão. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Renan Barão and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Renan Barão is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Right eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos is holding Renan Barão's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Renan Barão tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos steps forward
Renan Barão catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renan Barão fakes a punch and launches himself over Rafael dos Anjos
Great move by Barão who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renan Barão fakes a few punches and advance towards Dos Anjos trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rafael dos Anjos lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Renan Barão with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barão dodges that
Barão is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Renan Barão away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Renan Barão swings...
hard impact to Dos Anjos's face!
Dos Anjos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos throws a looping left hand...
Barão moves aside and dodges.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Barão moves on the ground
Renan Barão moves to side mount
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão isolates Rafael dos Anjos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Dos Anjos Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Renan Barão appears to be unbreakable
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Renan Barão lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Barão suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Renan Barão appears to be unbreakable
Barão is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Barão is locking that Armbar...
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Renan Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Dos Anjos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Barão
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Renan Barão takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and shows Renan Barão 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Renan Barão! Dos Anjos seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Forehead
Winner is Renan Barão by TKO (Elbow) at 1:59 Round 3
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 36/46 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 278 s