Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2012 10:00:55 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Tibau while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Brian Ebersole looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Brian Ebersole attempts a sweep single...
Gleison Tibau was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brian Ebersole gets sloppy and Gleison Tibau tries to take advantage...
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau slightly pushes Ebersole into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tibau goes to the body...
He punishes Ebersole's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tibau has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brian Ebersole paws at Tibau.
Tibau answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tibau is holding Brian Ebersole's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brian Ebersole loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to pass to mount...
Ebersole creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau tries to take Brian Ebersole down... Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ebersole's jaw!
Ebersole's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau grapple with Brian Ebersole and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Brian Ebersole falls hard on the mat with Gleison Tibau on top of him
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole is moving on the ground...
Tibau tries to counter Ebersole's moves on the ground.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole moves to half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gleison Tibau controls the situation despite Brian Ebersole efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to better his position on the ground...
Brian Ebersole tries to roll on the ground...
Tibau misses a step and Brian Ebersole sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Brian Ebersole shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Brian Ebersole breaks that americana attempt!
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll on the ground...
Tibau knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ebersole struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau was tooling Brian Ebersole for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Brian Ebersole lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ebersole launches a few hard punches to Gleison Tibau's ribs!
Gleison Tibau's ribs shows the damage! Brian Ebersole is working his opponent ribs!
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tibau who put distance between them
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tibau.
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau stumbles backwards and Brian Ebersole circles to get the center of the cage
Gleison Tibau launches a body shot
Ebersole dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gleison Tibau closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brian Ebersole launches a body shot
Tibau dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gleison Tibau has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brian Ebersole tries a middle kick
Gleison Tibau blocks and steps away.
Tibau looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Ebersole's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tibau decides to launch some tentative punches
Brian Ebersole takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tibau Hyper-extended his arm
Gleison Tibau fakes a punch and launches himself over Ebersole!
Brian Ebersole is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tibau and pushes him away!
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Brian Ebersole
Good shot! Tibau has reasons to be worried.
Ebersole dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Tibau from the ground!
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brian Ebersole
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ebersole is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Gleison Tibau slips his head out and ends up in Brian Ebersole's guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau struggles on the ground and tries to break Brian Ebersole's guard...
Ebersole doesn't want to free his opponent and Tibau continues in closed guard
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau tries to roll to his side and trap Brian Ebersole in his guard...
Brian Ebersole keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau tries to roll to his side and trap Brian Ebersole in his guard...
Brian Ebersole rolls him over and takes his back!
Ebersole is in rear mount over Tibau
Tibau has Ebersole controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Brian Ebersole is in side mount over Gleison Tibau
Tibau tries to show some ground skills
Gleison Tibau put Ebersole in half guard.
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ebersole's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tibau
Gleison Tibau attempts to move to full guard
Gleison Tibau manages to switch to full guard.
Brian Ebersole is in closed guard over Tibau
Brian Ebersole is looking to pass Gleison Tibau's guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
Gleison Tibau attempts to move to full guard
Brian Ebersole keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
Brian Ebersole tries to pass Gleison Tibau's guard...
Brian Ebersole manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in side mount over Gleison Tibau
Brian Ebersole looks to mount Gleison Tibau...
Brian Ebersole slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Brian Ebersole isolates Gleison Tibau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gleison Tibau is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to roll on the ground...
Ebersole knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Brian Ebersole tries a hook to the body
and hits Tibau ribs hard
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ebersole wants nothing of that and pushes Tibau.
Gleison Tibau attempts a sweep single...
Gleison Tibau catches Brian Ebersole's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibau.
Crushing shot to Ebersole's body! He's holding his side
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brian Ebersole controls the situation despite Gleison Tibau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ebersole goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He succeeds!
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is looking to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Tibau breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau fakes a few punches and advance towards Ebersole trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ebersole pushes Gleison Tibau and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Tibau jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gleison Tibau pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau tries to take Brian Ebersole down... Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ebersole's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Brian Ebersole's Chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau and Brian Ebersole are cliched up against the cage. Tibau steps for a throw
Ebersole stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau slightly pushes Ebersole into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau takes a break to breathe while holding Brian Ebersole.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ebersole tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tibau moves backwards and circles around Brian Ebersole.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Ebersole steps backwards away from Gleison Tibau. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gleison Tibau takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gleison Tibau is on his back after that attempt
Ebersole is standing while Tibau is on the ground on his back
Ebersole launches a kick to Tibau's thigh
Tibau checks that kick!
Ebersole is standing while Tibau is on the ground on his back
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gleison Tibau is on his feet again.
Shovel hook by Brian Ebersole
tags Tibau.
Brian Ebersole has seen better days.
Tibau leads with a punch
Brian Ebersole evades but whiffs with a counter.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Brian Ebersole
well done Ebersole falls hard on the mat
Tibau is standing while Ebersole is on the ground on his back
Ebersole tries to stand up!
Tibau doesn't allow him!
Tibau is standing while Ebersole is on the ground on his back
Tibau moves backwards and gestures for Brian Ebersole to stand up.
Ebersole climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brian Ebersole attempts a sweep single...
Brian Ebersole catches Gleison Tibau's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ebersole.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Ebersole, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brian Ebersole
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Ebersole.
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Brian Ebersole pushes Tibau forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ebersole is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Tibau launches a few hard punches to Brian Ebersole's ribs!
Brian Ebersole's ribs shows the damage! Gleison Tibau is working his opponent ribs!
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Gleison Tibau pushes away Ebersole trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau circles to get the center of the cage
Ebersole is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brian Ebersole tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gleison Tibau swings and Ebersole has to retreat
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and launches himself over Tibau!
Nice move by Ebersole who clinches and pushes Tibau against the cage
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau circles out and slips free of Brian Ebersole's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tibau grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to close the guard.
Ebersole put Gleison Tibau in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau struggles on the ground and tries to break Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau is in Ebersole open guard now
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is cooling the fight on the ground
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau catch Brian Ebersole's right arm and tries a kimura
Brian Ebersole holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ebersole is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Brian Ebersole
gets blocked by Tibau.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gleison Tibau
Crushing shot to Ebersole's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to jump to side mount.
Brian Ebersole closed his guard around Gleison Tibau.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to better his position on the ground...
Tibau is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau suddenly holds Brian Ebersole's arm and tries an armbar!
Ebersole can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gleison Tibau!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Gleison Tibau.
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Round 5
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Tibau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Ebersole didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to move to full mount
Tibau's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to free his leg
Gleison Tibau uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ebersole's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to open up Brian Ebersole's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Ebersole in the side of the head
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Brian Ebersole takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau hovers above Ebersole
Good punches to Ebersole's body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole launches a few punches to Tibau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tibau tries to cover his face,
Tibau's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to escape from the closed guard
Tibau succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole attempts to move to full guard
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Ebersole is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Brian Ebersole tries to close the guard.
Ebersole put Gleison Tibau in closed guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Ebersole launches a few weak punches
Tibau blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Tibau has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Brian Ebersole sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Gleison Tibau shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brian Ebersole is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tibau into his guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brian Ebersole controls the situation despite Gleison Tibau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole goes for an armbar!
Gleison Tibau breaks the lock and pushes away Brian Ebersole, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Brian Ebersole. 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.
Solid low kick from Gleison Tibau.
Ebersole deflects it.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Tibau.
Nice punch by Brian Ebersole
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Ebersole fires low kicks
punishing Tibau's legs repeatedly.
Tibau hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ebersole tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ebersole is clinching with Tibau.
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Brian Ebersole pushes Tibau forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Ebersole clumsily fails here and it's time for Gleison Tibau to fight back!
Tibau launches a few hard punches to Brian Ebersole's ribs!
Brian Ebersole's ribs shows the damage! Gleison Tibau is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gleison Tibau pushes away Ebersole trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau circles to get the center of the cage
Brilliant combination from Gleison Tibau
that forces Ebersole to try and defend better.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tibau.
Winner is Gleison Tibau by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gleison Tibau
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/23 (61%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/5 (60%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Brian Ebersole
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 747 s
I was just never into this fight. I like Ebersole, but felt this was one of those "I am only here for a paycheck" fights.
Brian Ebersole looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Brian Ebersole attempts a sweep single...
Gleison Tibau was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brian Ebersole gets sloppy and Gleison Tibau tries to take advantage...
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau slightly pushes Ebersole into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tibau goes to the body...
He punishes Ebersole's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tibau has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brian Ebersole paws at Tibau.
Tibau answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tibau is holding Brian Ebersole's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brian Ebersole loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to pass to mount...
Ebersole creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau tries to take Brian Ebersole down... Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ebersole's jaw!
Ebersole's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau grapple with Brian Ebersole and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Brian Ebersole falls hard on the mat with Gleison Tibau on top of him
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole is moving on the ground...
Tibau tries to counter Ebersole's moves on the ground.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole moves to half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gleison Tibau controls the situation despite Brian Ebersole efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to better his position on the ground...
Brian Ebersole tries to roll on the ground...
Tibau misses a step and Brian Ebersole sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Brian Ebersole shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Brian Ebersole breaks that americana attempt!
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll on the ground...
Tibau knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ebersole struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau was tooling Brian Ebersole for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Brian Ebersole lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ebersole launches a few hard punches to Gleison Tibau's ribs!
Gleison Tibau's ribs shows the damage! Brian Ebersole is working his opponent ribs!
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tibau who put distance between them
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tibau.
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau stumbles backwards and Brian Ebersole circles to get the center of the cage
Gleison Tibau launches a body shot
Ebersole dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gleison Tibau closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brian Ebersole launches a body shot
Tibau dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gleison Tibau has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brian Ebersole tries a middle kick
Gleison Tibau blocks and steps away.
Tibau looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Ebersole's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tibau decides to launch some tentative punches
Brian Ebersole takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tibau Hyper-extended his arm
Gleison Tibau fakes a punch and launches himself over Ebersole!
Brian Ebersole is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tibau and pushes him away!
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Brian Ebersole
Good shot! Tibau has reasons to be worried.
Ebersole dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Tibau from the ground!
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brian Ebersole
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ebersole is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Gleison Tibau slips his head out and ends up in Brian Ebersole's guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau struggles on the ground and tries to break Brian Ebersole's guard...
Ebersole doesn't want to free his opponent and Tibau continues in closed guard
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau tries to roll to his side and trap Brian Ebersole in his guard...
Brian Ebersole keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau tries to roll to his side and trap Brian Ebersole in his guard...
Brian Ebersole rolls him over and takes his back!
Ebersole is in rear mount over Tibau
Tibau has Ebersole controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Brian Ebersole is in side mount over Gleison Tibau
Tibau tries to show some ground skills
Gleison Tibau put Ebersole in half guard.
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ebersole's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tibau
Gleison Tibau attempts to move to full guard
Gleison Tibau manages to switch to full guard.
Brian Ebersole is in closed guard over Tibau
Brian Ebersole is looking to pass Gleison Tibau's guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
Gleison Tibau attempts to move to full guard
Brian Ebersole keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in half guard over Tibau
Brian Ebersole tries to pass Gleison Tibau's guard...
Brian Ebersole manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in side mount over Gleison Tibau
Brian Ebersole looks to mount Gleison Tibau...
Brian Ebersole slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Brian Ebersole isolates Gleison Tibau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gleison Tibau is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to roll on the ground...
Ebersole knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Brian Ebersole tries a hook to the body
and hits Tibau ribs hard
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ebersole wants nothing of that and pushes Tibau.
Gleison Tibau attempts a sweep single...
Gleison Tibau catches Brian Ebersole's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibau.
Crushing shot to Ebersole's body! He's holding his side
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brian Ebersole controls the situation despite Gleison Tibau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ebersole goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He succeeds!
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is looking to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Tibau breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau fakes a few punches and advance towards Ebersole trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ebersole pushes Gleison Tibau and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Tibau jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gleison Tibau pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau tries to take Brian Ebersole down... Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ebersole's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Brian Ebersole's Chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau and Brian Ebersole are cliched up against the cage. Tibau steps for a throw
Ebersole stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau slightly pushes Ebersole into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tibau tries to grapple
He puts Ebersole in a double underhook!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau takes a break to breathe while holding Brian Ebersole.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ebersole tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tibau moves backwards and circles around Brian Ebersole.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Ebersole steps backwards away from Gleison Tibau. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gleison Tibau takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gleison Tibau is on his back after that attempt
Ebersole is standing while Tibau is on the ground on his back
Ebersole launches a kick to Tibau's thigh
Tibau checks that kick!
Ebersole is standing while Tibau is on the ground on his back
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gleison Tibau is on his feet again.
Shovel hook by Brian Ebersole
tags Tibau.
Brian Ebersole has seen better days.
Tibau leads with a punch
Brian Ebersole evades but whiffs with a counter.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau moves forward looking for some action
Gleison Tibau shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Brian Ebersole
well done Ebersole falls hard on the mat
Tibau is standing while Ebersole is on the ground on his back
Ebersole tries to stand up!
Tibau doesn't allow him!
Tibau is standing while Ebersole is on the ground on his back
Tibau moves backwards and gestures for Brian Ebersole to stand up.
Ebersole climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brian Ebersole attempts a sweep single...
Brian Ebersole catches Gleison Tibau's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ebersole.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Ebersole, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Tibau wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tibau moves forward and holds Ebersole
Brian Ebersole pushes away Tibau trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tibau doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Brian Ebersole
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Ebersole.
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Brian Ebersole pushes Tibau forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ebersole is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gleison Tibau can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Tibau launches a few hard punches to Brian Ebersole's ribs!
Brian Ebersole's ribs shows the damage! Gleison Tibau is working his opponent ribs!
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Gleison Tibau pushes away Ebersole trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau circles to get the center of the cage
Ebersole is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brian Ebersole tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gleison Tibau swings and Ebersole has to retreat
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brian Ebersole fakes a punch and launches himself over Tibau!
Nice move by Ebersole who clinches and pushes Tibau against the cage
Gleison Tibau tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau circles out and slips free of Brian Ebersole's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tibau grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to close the guard.
Ebersole put Gleison Tibau in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau struggles on the ground and tries to break Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau is in Ebersole open guard now
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is cooling the fight on the ground
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau catch Brian Ebersole's right arm and tries a kimura
Brian Ebersole holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Brian Ebersole gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Ebersole tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gleison Tibau doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ebersole is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Brian Ebersole
gets blocked by Tibau.
Tibau is trying to counter now!
Tibau grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gleison Tibau
Crushing shot to Ebersole's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to jump to side mount.
Brian Ebersole closed his guard around Gleison Tibau.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Gleison Tibau slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to better his position on the ground...
Tibau is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Brian Ebersole tries to roll to his side and trap Gleison Tibau in his guard...
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gleison Tibau is in full mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau suddenly holds Brian Ebersole's arm and tries an armbar!
Ebersole can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gleison Tibau!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Gleison Tibau.
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Round 5
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Tibau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Ebersole didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to move to full mount
Tibau's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to free his leg
Gleison Tibau uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ebersole's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Tibau tries to open up Brian Ebersole's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Ebersole in the side of the head
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Brian Ebersole takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau hovers above Ebersole
Good punches to Ebersole's body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole launches a few punches to Tibau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tibau tries to cover his face,
Tibau's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau tries to escape from the closed guard
Tibau succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Ebersole tries to close his guard around Tibau
He is not able to do it
Gleison Tibau is in open guard over Ebersole
Gleison Tibau tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Ebersole can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tibau looks to work from half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Brian Ebersole attempts to move to full guard
Gleison Tibau keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Ebersole is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Brian Ebersole tries to close the guard.
Ebersole put Gleison Tibau in closed guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Ebersole launches a few weak punches
Tibau blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Gleison Tibau looks to counter!
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gleison Tibau is in half guard over Ebersole
Tibau has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gleison Tibau tries to pass Brian Ebersole's guard...
Gleison Tibau manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gleison Tibau is in side mount over Brian Ebersole
Gleison Tibau is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gleison Tibau looks to mount Brian Ebersole...
Brian Ebersole sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Gleison Tibau shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brian Ebersole is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tibau into his guard.
Gleison Tibau is in closed guard over Ebersole
Tibau is in closed guard... Ebersole tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gleison Tibau!
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brian Ebersole controls the situation despite Gleison Tibau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brian Ebersole is in full mount over Gleison Tibau
Ebersole goes for an armbar!
Gleison Tibau breaks the lock and pushes away Brian Ebersole, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Brian Ebersole. 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.
Solid low kick from Gleison Tibau.
Ebersole deflects it.
Gleison Tibau gets sloppy and Brian Ebersole tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Tibau.
Nice punch by Brian Ebersole
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Ebersole fires low kicks
punishing Tibau's legs repeatedly.
Tibau hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ebersole tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ebersole is clinching with Tibau.
Tibau doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Ebersole embrace and tries to move away...
Brian Ebersole pushes Tibau forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brian Ebersole tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tibau is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Ebersole clumsily fails here and it's time for Gleison Tibau to fight back!
Tibau launches a few hard punches to Brian Ebersole's ribs!
Brian Ebersole's ribs shows the damage! Gleison Tibau is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ebersole doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gleison Tibau embrace and tries to move away...
Gleison Tibau pushes Ebersole forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau struggles and launches a few punches to Ebersole's head
Those punches are hitting! Ebersole covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tibau steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gleison Tibau pushes away Ebersole trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ebersole stumbles backwards and Gleison Tibau circles to get the center of the cage
Brilliant combination from Gleison Tibau
that forces Ebersole to try and defend better.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tibau.
Winner is Gleison Tibau by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gleison Tibau
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/23 (61%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/5 (60%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Brian Ebersole
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 747 s
I was just never into this fight. I like Ebersole, but felt this was one of those "I am only here for a paycheck" fights.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!