Post by The Sandmen on Oct 28, 2016 8:01:34 GMT -5
Jussier Formiga 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.
Rafael dos Anjos looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jussier Formiga fakes a move and moves laterally.
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Formiga with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Formiga's jaw!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jussier Formiga didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Formiga's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
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 Formiga
Jussier Formiga gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dos Anjos spins out, but Jussier Formiga was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dos Anjos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos is holding Jussier Formiga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jussier Formiga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Formiga's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jussier Formiga manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga. 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.
Jussier Formiga goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Formiga seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Formiga seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Formiga is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn away and scramble out. Jussier Formiga takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rafael dos Anjos spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos pushes Jussier Formiga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Jussier Formiga takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Formiga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dos Anjos sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Formiga with a double overhooks!
Jussier Formiga launches a body shot
Dos Anjos evades.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Some counter punches against Rafael dos Anjos
land while he's on his bicycle.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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.
Dos Anjos pushes off of Jussier Formiga and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Formiga holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael dos Anjos embrace and tries to move away...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos catches an ankle and Formiga is tripped to the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Formiga 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 tries to pass Jussier Formiga's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Formiga pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Formiga tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jussier Formiga! He is reversed and nor Rafael dos Anjos is on half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jussier Formiga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Formiga tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
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 Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Formiga's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jussier Formiga manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Formiga 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.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jussier Formiga breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Formiga tries to move to full mount!
Dos Anjos won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Jussier Formiga in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga moves forward looking for some action
Jussier Formiga shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos and Jussier Formiga are cliched up against the cage. Dos Anjos hammers Formiga face and hooks Formiga leg
Jussier Formiga is on his back after that trip
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Jussier Formiga and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Stand up! This is what Formiga's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Formiga breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos catch Jussier Formiga's right arm and tries a kimura
Jussier Formiga holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Jussier Formiga's arm and tries an armbar!
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Jussier Formiga slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Formiga's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos secures the lock while Jussier Formiga refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Rafael dos Anjos looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jussier Formiga fakes a move and moves laterally.
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Formiga with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Formiga's jaw!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jussier Formiga didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Formiga's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the closed guard
Dos Anjos succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
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 Formiga
Jussier Formiga gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dos Anjos spins out, but Jussier Formiga was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dos Anjos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos is holding Jussier Formiga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jussier Formiga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Formiga's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jussier Formiga manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to show some ground skills
Dos Anjos uses his strength to keep Dos Anjos at a disadvantage
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga. 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.
Jussier Formiga goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Formiga seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Formiga seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Formiga is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn away and scramble out. Jussier Formiga takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rafael dos Anjos spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos pushes Jussier Formiga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Jussier Formiga takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Formiga and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Formiga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dos Anjos sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dos Anjos moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Formiga with a double overhooks!
Jussier Formiga launches a body shot
Dos Anjos evades.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Some counter punches against Rafael dos Anjos
land while he's on his bicycle.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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.
Dos Anjos pushes off of Jussier Formiga and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Formiga holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael dos Anjos embrace and tries to move away...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos catches an ankle and Formiga is tripped to the mat!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Formiga 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 tries to pass Jussier Formiga's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Formiga pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Formiga tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jussier Formiga! He is reversed and nor Rafael dos Anjos is on half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jussier Formiga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Formiga tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
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 Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Formiga's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jussier Formiga manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Formiga 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.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jussier Formiga breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Formiga tries to move to full mount!
Dos Anjos won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Jussier Formiga in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga moves forward looking for some action
Jussier Formiga shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos and Jussier Formiga are cliched up against the cage. Dos Anjos hammers Formiga face and hooks Formiga leg
Jussier Formiga is on his back after that trip
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Formiga
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Jussier Formiga and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Stand up! This is what Formiga's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Formiga breaks free.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Formiga's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos catch Jussier Formiga's right arm and tries a kimura
Jussier Formiga holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga 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 Jussier Formiga
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Jussier Formiga's arm and tries an armbar!
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga struggles to free himself
Formiga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Jussier Formiga slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Formiga's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos secures the lock while Jussier Formiga refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!