Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2016 8:02:27 GMT -5
Ryan Hall is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Rafael dos Anjos raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Dos Anjos seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches towards Hall's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Hall seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Ryan Hall evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rafael dos Anjos leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Dos Anjos shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Dos Anjos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hall ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Rafael dos Anjos stumbles back.
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hall's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dos Anjos is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Dos Anjos put Ryan Hall in closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Hall in his guard...
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground...
Hall knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dos Anjos's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hall
Hall goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Ryan Hall, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall moves on the ground
Hall cannot take advantage in the ground
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rafael dos Anjos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
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 2
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Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Hall's arms.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to open Hall's guard...
Hall breaks the lock and covers himself from Dos Anjos's punches
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ryan Hall rolls over himself and stands up while Rafael dos Anjos rolls on his back.
Herb Dean 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.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hall is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hall has a small cut in his Chin
A bunch of leg kicks from Rafael dos Anjos
are bothering his opponent.
Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Hall is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Hall with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Ryan Hall goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Hall only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Great move by Dos Anjos who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Dos Anjos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hall ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ryan Hall!
Dos Anjos is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Ryan Hall wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos fakes some punches
Hall ties him up.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hall uses his forearms to block the impact!
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hall uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hall showing excellent timing, blasts Rafael dos Anjos with a right hand.
Dos Anjos steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Good leg kicks from Rafael dos Anjos.
Ryan Hall defends with ease.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall avoids a dangerous strike from Dos Anjos
and counters with a solid straight!
Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Hall, launching a big hook
Ryan Hall steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Rafael dos Anjos.
Hall staggers backwards. Dos Anjos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dos Anjos is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dos Anjos may be in trouble!
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's chin with an uppercut while Hall lands some great crosses.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Ryan Hall moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Ryan Hall blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ryan Hall cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hall who is in full mount! Dos Anjos is in trouble now!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
Hall blocks those punches
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Ryan Hall is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Dos Anjos breaks free.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos hovers above Hall
Ryan Hall stops him from throwing strikes.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ryan Hall
Blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Dos Anjos's neck!
Dos Anjos pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Dos Anjos cannot take advantage in the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ryan Hall checks the kick.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Dos Anjos launches a kick
but Ryan Hall avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
That Arm-in Guillotine looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos brings Ryan Hall down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryan Hall holds Rafael dos Anjos and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Hall fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos hold his own hand and breaks Hall's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall 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
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dos Anjos is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos creates space and allows Ryan Hall to stand up.
Hall climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hall decides to launch some tentative punches
Ryan Hall takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hall moves aside and dodges.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall launches a body shot
Dos Anjos evades.
Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hall is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rafael dos Anjos swings...
...no good.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
A left hook from Dos Anjos
falls short.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Ryan Hall
makes Dos Anjos stumble back!
Hall seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Hall decides to launch some tentative punches
Dos Anjos launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hall with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Dos Anjos jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hall sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall hooks Dos Anjos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Dos Anjos seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Ryan Hall has left Dos Anjos staggered! Ryan Hall should try push forward now and finish this!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that Armbar...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ryan Hall!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Dos Anjos shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hall is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall pushes away Dos Anjos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Ryan Hall circles to get the center of the cage
Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rafael dos Anjos
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dos Anjos is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall avoids getting cornered.
Hall steps forward
Dos Anjos feints.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall swings...
hard impact to Dos Anjos's face!
Hall is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dos Anjos from the side mount!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Hall, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Ryan Hall by Split decision
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 35/55 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 32/82 (39%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/15 (7%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/41 (10%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 788 s
Innnnnteresting.
Rafael dos Anjos raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Dos Anjos seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches towards Hall's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Hall seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos leads with a punch
Ryan Hall evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rafael dos Anjos leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Dos Anjos shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Dos Anjos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hall ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Rafael dos Anjos stumbles back.
Dos Anjos feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hall's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dos Anjos is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Dos Anjos put Ryan Hall in closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Hall in his guard...
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground...
Hall knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dos Anjos's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hall
Hall goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Ryan Hall, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall moves on the ground
Hall cannot take advantage in the ground
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rafael dos Anjos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
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 2
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Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Hall's arms.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to open Hall's guard...
Hall breaks the lock and covers himself from Dos Anjos's punches
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hall
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ryan Hall rolls over himself and stands up while Rafael dos Anjos rolls on his back.
Herb Dean 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.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hall is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hall has a small cut in his Chin
A bunch of leg kicks from Rafael dos Anjos
are bothering his opponent.
Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Hall is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Hall with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Ryan Hall goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Hall only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Great move by Dos Anjos who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Dos Anjos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hall ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ryan Hall!
Dos Anjos is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Ryan Hall wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos fakes some punches
Hall ties him up.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hall uses his forearms to block the impact!
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Rafael dos Anjos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hall uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hall showing excellent timing, blasts Rafael dos Anjos with a right hand.
Dos Anjos steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Good leg kicks from Rafael dos Anjos.
Ryan Hall defends with ease.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall avoids a dangerous strike from Dos Anjos
and counters with a solid straight!
Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Hall, launching a big hook
Ryan Hall steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Rafael dos Anjos.
Hall staggers backwards. Dos Anjos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dos Anjos is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dos Anjos may be in trouble!
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's chin with an uppercut while Hall lands some great crosses.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Ryan Hall moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Ryan Hall blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ryan Hall cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hall who is in full mount! Dos Anjos is in trouble now!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
Hall blocks those punches
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Ryan Hall is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Dos Anjos breaks free.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos hovers above Hall
Ryan Hall stops him from throwing strikes.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ryan Hall
Blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Dos Anjos's neck!
Dos Anjos pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Dos Anjos cannot take advantage in the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ryan Hall checks the kick.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Dos Anjos launches a kick
but Ryan Hall avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
That Arm-in Guillotine looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos brings Ryan Hall down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Anjos continues in closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryan Hall holds Rafael dos Anjos and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Hall fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos hold his own hand and breaks Hall's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Rafael dos Anjos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall 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
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dos Anjos is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos creates space and allows Ryan Hall to stand up.
Hall climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Hall sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hall decides to launch some tentative punches
Ryan Hall takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hall moves aside and dodges.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall succeeds
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dos Anjos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall launches a body shot
Dos Anjos evades.
Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hall is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rafael dos Anjos swings...
...no good.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
A left hook from Dos Anjos
falls short.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Ryan Hall
makes Dos Anjos stumble back!
Hall seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Hall decides to launch some tentative punches
Dos Anjos launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hall with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Dos Anjos jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hall sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Hall breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall hooks Dos Anjos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Dos Anjos's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Dos Anjos seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Ryan Hall has left Dos Anjos staggered! Ryan Hall should try push forward now and finish this!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that Armbar...
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ryan Hall!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hall
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Dos Anjos shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hall is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall pushes away Dos Anjos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Ryan Hall circles to get the center of the cage
Ryan Hall and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Hall is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rafael dos Anjos
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dos Anjos is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall avoids getting cornered.
Hall steps forward
Dos Anjos feints.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Ryan Hall swings...
hard impact to Dos Anjos's face!
Hall is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Ryan Hall tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dos Anjos from the side mount!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Ryan Hall looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Hall, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Ryan Hall by Split decision
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 35/55 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 32/82 (39%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/15 (7%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/41 (10%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 788 s
Innnnnteresting.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!