Post by The Sandmen on Oct 2, 2016 21:49:57 GMT -5
Rafael dos Anjos looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dennis Hallman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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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Rafael dos Anjos and Dennis Hallman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hallman launches a kick
but Rafael dos Anjos avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hallman follows Rafael dos Anjos
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hallman needs to stop playing Rafael dos Anjos's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos's mind is definitely in the fight, Hallman just got nailed! Rafael dos Anjos saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hallman moves aside and dodges.
Dos Anjos dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hallman from the ground!
Hallman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Hallman is in now. Rafael dos Anjos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dennis Hallman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground...
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dos Anjos doesn't want to free his opponent and Hallman continues in closed guard
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hallman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dennis Hallman!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hallman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dennis Hallman's cheek! Hallman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dos Anjos is standing while Hallman is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos decides to jump inside Hallman's guard.
Hallman didn't see that coming. Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos any adventage in the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Hallman's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dennis Hallman manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dennis Hallman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rafael dos Anjos work his BJJ game.
Dos Anjos tries to jump to side mount.
Dennis Hallman closed his guard around Rafael dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dennis Hallman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dennis Hallman doesn't defend himself!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dennis Hallman.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hallman struggles and frees his leg!
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 Dos Anjos.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Dennis Hallman
makes Dos Anjos stumble back!
Dos Anjos's Nose is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Dennis Hallman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dennis Hallman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Hallman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman throws an uppercut
Dos Anjos slips it.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dennis Hallman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hallman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Hallman open guard now
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Hallman breaks free.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Dennis Hallman's arm and tries an armbar!
Hallman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dennis Hallman!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hallman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Dennis Hallman can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Hallman tries to counter Dos Anjos's moves on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hallman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Dennis Hallman isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hallman's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Dennis Hallman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Hallman was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hallman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rafael dos Anjos.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos regains full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dos Anjos leans and gets Dennis Hallman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Hallman's neck!
Hallman pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to 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.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hallman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Dos Anjos.
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and advance towards Dos Anjos trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rafael dos Anjos lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hallman is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos didn't see that coming. Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dennis Hallman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to open Dos Anjos's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Dos Anjos is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to free his leg...
Dos Anjos doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hallman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Dos Anjos wraps his legs while he holds Dennis Hallman's head... Tight guard!
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. 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.
Dennis Hallman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Dennis Hallman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rafael dos Anjos's mind is definitely in the fight, Hallman just got nailed! Rafael dos Anjos saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hallman moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Solid shot from Dennis Hallman to the body.
Dos Anjos didn't like that.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hallman into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Dennis Hallman for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Dos Anjos time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Hallman.
Hallman answers with solid punches!
Dos Anjos's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dos Anjos tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Hallman moves backwards and circles around Rafael dos Anjos.
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman grapple with Rafael dos Anjos and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Hallman is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Hallman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Hallman to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Dennis Hallman to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Dennis Hallman is standing now.
Hallman is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos launches an up-kick intended for Dennis Hallman's head...
It lands flush with Dennis Hallman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rafael dos Anjos is standing now.
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding Rafael dos Anjos.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Hallman attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Hallman 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.
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 1:55 in the 4 round
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman aggressively and repeatedly punches Dos Anjos.
Good job by Dos Anjos blocking and slipping the blows.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dennis Hallman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Dennis Hallman jumps back and jabs
Hallman seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hallman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos struggles... Dennis Hallman is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Dennis Hallman sits up and gets an arm around Dos Anjos's neck!
Dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman back to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Dos Anjos
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos launches a few hard punches to Dennis Hallman's ribs!
Dennis Hallman's ribs shows the damage! Rafael dos Anjos is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dos Anjos who put distance between them
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hallman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rafael dos Anjos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dennis Hallman.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Dennis Hallman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dennis Hallman's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman hold his own hand and breaks Dos Anjos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
Rafael dos Anjos put Hallman in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos has seen better days.
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Hallman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Hallman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hallman is wobbling!
Tremendous strikes from Dos Anjos!
Some big punches are landing!
Hallman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Hallman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dennis Hallman attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hallman with a double overhooks!
Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hallman steps forward
Rafael dos Anjos catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Dos Anjos moves backwards and circles around Dennis Hallman.
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hallman pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos is locking that Kimura...
Hallman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos locks his hands together and rotates Hallman's right arm! Great move! Hallman has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Kimura) at 4:35 Round 5
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 19/30 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 943 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 935 s
Dennis Hallman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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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Rafael dos Anjos and Dennis Hallman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hallman launches a kick
but Rafael dos Anjos avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hallman follows Rafael dos Anjos
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hallman needs to stop playing Rafael dos Anjos's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos's mind is definitely in the fight, Hallman just got nailed! Rafael dos Anjos saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hallman moves aside and dodges.
Dos Anjos dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hallman from the ground!
Hallman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Hallman is in now. Rafael dos Anjos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dennis Hallman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground...
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dos Anjos doesn't want to free his opponent and Hallman continues in closed guard
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hallman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dennis Hallman!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hallman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dennis Hallman's cheek! Hallman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dos Anjos is standing while Hallman is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos decides to jump inside Hallman's guard.
Hallman didn't see that coming. Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Rafael dos Anjos any adventage in the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Hallman's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dennis Hallman manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dennis Hallman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rafael dos Anjos work his BJJ game.
Dos Anjos tries to jump to side mount.
Dennis Hallman closed his guard around Rafael dos Anjos.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dennis Hallman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dennis Hallman doesn't defend himself!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dennis Hallman.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hallman struggles and frees his leg!
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 Dos Anjos.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Dennis Hallman
makes Dos Anjos stumble back!
Dos Anjos's Nose is beginning to swell
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Dennis Hallman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dennis Hallman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Hallman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman throws an uppercut
Dos Anjos slips it.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dennis Hallman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hallman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Hallman open guard now
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Hallman breaks free.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Dennis Hallman's arm and tries an armbar!
Hallman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dennis Hallman!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman measures the resilience of Dos Anjos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Anjos's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hallman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dennis Hallman tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass to half guard...
Dennis Hallman can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dos Anjos looks to work from half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Hallman tries to counter Dos Anjos's moves on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hallman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Dennis Hallman isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hallman's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Dennis Hallman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Hallman was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hallman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rafael dos Anjos.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman passes momentarily but Rafael dos Anjos regains full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dennis Hallman is in Dos Anjos open guard now
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dos Anjos leans and gets Dennis Hallman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Hallman's neck!
Hallman pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to 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.
Brutal combination from Rafael dos Anjos!
Hallman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Dos Anjos.
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and advance towards Dos Anjos trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rafael dos Anjos lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hallman is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos didn't see that coming. Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dennis Hallman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to open Dos Anjos's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Dos Anjos is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to free his leg...
Dos Anjos doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hallman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Dos Anjos wraps his legs while he holds Dennis Hallman's head... Tight guard!
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dennis Hallman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. 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.
Dennis Hallman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Dennis Hallman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rafael dos Anjos's mind is definitely in the fight, Hallman just got nailed! Rafael dos Anjos saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hallman moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Solid shot from Dennis Hallman to the body.
Dos Anjos didn't like that.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hallman into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Dennis Hallman for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Dos Anjos time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Hallman.
Hallman answers with solid punches!
Dos Anjos's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dos Anjos tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Hallman moves backwards and circles around Rafael dos Anjos.
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman grapple with Rafael dos Anjos and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Hallman is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos and Hallman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Hallman to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Dennis Hallman to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Dennis Hallman is standing now.
Hallman is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos launches an up-kick intended for Dennis Hallman's head...
It lands flush with Dennis Hallman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rafael dos Anjos is standing now.
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding Rafael dos Anjos.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Hallman attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Hallman 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.
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 1:55 in the 4 round
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman aggressively and repeatedly punches Dos Anjos.
Good job by Dos Anjos blocking and slipping the blows.
Hallman misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Rafael dos Anjos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Hallman sits over his knees and pushes away Dos Anjos's leg!
Dennis Hallman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Dennis Hallman jumps back and jabs
Hallman seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hallman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos struggles... Dennis Hallman is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hallman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Dennis Hallman sits up and gets an arm around Dos Anjos's neck!
Dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman back to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Dennis Hallman...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Dos Anjos, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Dos Anjos
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos launches a few hard punches to Dennis Hallman's ribs!
Dennis Hallman's ribs shows the damage! Rafael dos Anjos is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dos Anjos who put distance between them
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Hallman
Hallman tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Hallman
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hallman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Hallman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rafael dos Anjos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Dos Anjos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dennis Hallman.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to roll on the ground...
Dos Anjos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Dennis Hallman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman 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.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Dennis Hallman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dennis Hallman's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Hallman's eyes...
Hallman struggles to free himself
Hallman hold his own hand and breaks Dos Anjos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
Rafael dos Anjos put Hallman in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos has seen better days.
Rafael dos Anjos tries a middle kick
Hallman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rafael dos Anjos has found an opening in the defense of Hallman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hallman is wobbling!
Tremendous strikes from Dos Anjos!
Some big punches are landing!
Hallman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Hallman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dennis Hallman attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hallman with a double overhooks!
Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hallman steps forward
Rafael dos Anjos catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Dos Anjos moves backwards and circles around Dennis Hallman.
Dos Anjos is holding Dennis Hallman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hallman pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos is locking that Kimura...
Hallman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos locks his hands together and rotates Hallman's right arm! Great move! Hallman has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Kimura) at 4:35 Round 5
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 19/30 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 943 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 935 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!