Post by The Sandmen on Jun 30, 2015 8:51:50 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 looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dos Anjos moves backwards and Renan Barão is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Barão decides to launch some tentative punches
Renan Barão takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Barão is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Renan Barão
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão hold his own hand and breaks Dos Anjos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael 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.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dos Anjos's face!
Renan Barão is in open guard over 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!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to better his position on the ground...
Barão breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Renan Barão keeps control and remains in side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Barão works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Anjos's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Renan Barão for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Dos Anjos time to recover. Rafael dos Anjos seems to be ready to fight again. 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 fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Good front kick from Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos blocks
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dos Anjos seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dos Anjos is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Rafael dos Anjos Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Renan Barão is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
Renan Barão seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Dos Anjos tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Dos Anjos is in rear mount over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos slides his arm under Renan Barão's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Renan Barão pulls down on Rafael dos Anjos's hand and staves off danger
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão has Dos Anjos 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Renan Barão slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barão spins out, but Rafael dos Anjos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barão is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Barão throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barão stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rafael dos Anjos is coming in again!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dos Anjos launches a furious low kick!
Barão receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
A solid combination from Renan Barão
mostly hits air.
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Renan Barão evades but whiffs with a counter.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
Rafael dos Anjos shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos grapple with Renan Barão and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Renan Barão falls hard on the mat with Rafael dos Anjos on top of him
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Barão 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is on his feet again.
Dos Anjos is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos decides to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
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
Rafael dos Anjos hovers above Barão
Good punches to Barão's body.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Barão breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Renan Barão's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Renan Barão is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rafael dos Anjos
that visibly pains Barão.
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
Dos Anjos launches a furious hook!
That hits Barão's chin like a wrecking ball! Barão loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dos Anjos is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos steps back and allows Barão to get back to his feet.
Renan Barão is on his feet again.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barão's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barão launches a stiff jab!
Dos Anjos ducks that one.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Barão's ribs.
Barão ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Stand up! This is what Barão's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barão is out! John McCarthy breaks the lock and Renan Barão lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Rafael dos Anjos.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:41 Round 2
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 16/26 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
dos Anjos started slow, then got it done late.
Renan Barão looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Dos Anjos moves backwards and Renan Barão is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Barão decides to launch some tentative punches
Renan Barão takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Renan Barão tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Barão is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Renan Barão
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
Barão hold his own hand and breaks Dos Anjos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael 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.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dos Anjos's face!
Renan Barão is in open guard over 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!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Renan Barão tries to better his position on the ground...
Barão breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Renan Barão in his guard.
Renan Barão keeps control and remains in side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Barão works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Anjos's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Renan Barão for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Dos Anjos time to recover. Rafael dos Anjos seems to be ready to fight again. 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 fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Good front kick from Barão!
Rafael dos Anjos blocks
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dos Anjos seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dos Anjos is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Rafael dos Anjos Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Renan Barão is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Barão seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
Renan Barão seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rafael dos Anjos!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Dos Anjos tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Dos Anjos is in rear mount over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos slides his arm under Renan Barão's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Renan Barão pulls down on Rafael dos Anjos's hand and staves off danger
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão has Dos Anjos 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Renan Barão slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barão spins out, but Rafael dos Anjos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barão is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Barão throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barão stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Rafael dos Anjos is coming in again!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dos Anjos launches a furious low kick!
Barão receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
A solid combination from Renan Barão
mostly hits air.
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Renan Barão evades but whiffs with a counter.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
Rafael dos Anjos shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos grapple with Renan Barão and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Renan Barão falls hard on the mat with Rafael dos Anjos on top of him
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Barão 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is on his feet again.
Dos Anjos is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos decides to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
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
Rafael dos Anjos hovers above Barão
Good punches to Barão's body.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Barão breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Renan Barão's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Renan Barão is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rafael dos Anjos
that visibly pains Barão.
Barão hyper-extended his left leg
Dos Anjos launches a furious hook!
That hits Barão's chin like a wrecking ball! Barão loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dos Anjos is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos steps back and allows Barão to get back to his feet.
Renan Barão is on his feet again.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barão's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barão launches a stiff jab!
Dos Anjos ducks that one.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Barão's ribs.
Barão ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Barão
Stand up! This is what Barão's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Barão
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barão is out! John McCarthy breaks the lock and Renan Barão lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Rafael dos Anjos.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:41 Round 2
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 16/26 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
dos Anjos started slow, then got it done late.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!