Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 21:42:07 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Gray Maynard chants all around the place!
Gray Maynard shifts back and forth nervously.
Rafael dos Anjos looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gray Maynard comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Rafael dos Anjos comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rafael dos Anjos tries a hook to the body
and hits Maynard's ribs hard
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Maynard with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard jabs at Dos Anjos
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Every time Rafael dos Anjos attempts to get inside
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rafael dos Anjos!
Maynard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Dos Anjos who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard pushes away Dos Anjos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rafael dos Anjos!
Maynard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Maynard's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Maynard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dos Anjos who put distance between them
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Gray Maynard
falls short of the mark.
Rafael dos Anjos jabs at Maynard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Maynard moves backwards and circles around Rafael dos Anjos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Dos Anjos who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
Maynard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael dos Anjos embrace and tries to move away...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Maynard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos takes a break to breathe while holding Gray Maynard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Gray Maynard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gray Maynard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Maynard to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Deep breaths from Gray Maynard who tries a hammer punch to Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos blocks those punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dos Anjos tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to open up Maynard with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maynard is trying to block them with his hands...
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Gray Maynard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to launch a few punches to Gray Maynard
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Maynard's defense
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Maynard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gray Maynard jabs at Dos Anjos
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gray Maynard tries a hook to the body
but Dos Anjos manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Gray Maynard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gray Maynard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maynard 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! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Dos Anjos blocks them effectively.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is fading quickly.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos has punished Maynard very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Anjos's face
Dos Anjos shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Dos Anjos blocks them effectively.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
Dos Anjos launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gray Maynard circles around Dos Anjos
Gray Maynard is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Gray Maynard has punished Dos Anjos very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
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 Maynard
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos moves to side mount
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Good movement from Dos Anjos
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maynard moves back and takes a deep breath.
A high kick from Gray Maynard
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos fires an unorthodox punch to Maynard's torso
that hits its mark.
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maynard is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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 Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dos Anjos jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Rafael dos Anjos is able to get half guard here.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maynard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos has punished Maynard very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gray Maynard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maynard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Maynard to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Deep breaths from Gray Maynard who tries a hammer punch to Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos blocks those punches
Maynard misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Maynard open guard now
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
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 Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Dos Anjos's moves.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Dos Anjos's moves.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Maynard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
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.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Rafael dos Anjos circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard throws a body kick.
Blocked by Dos Anjos.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 1/22 (5%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/9 (11%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 49/59 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Grayson Maynard with a decent showing here agianst Rafael don Atello. But in the end, TMNT 4 Life. Whatever any of that means......
Gray Maynard shifts back and forth nervously.
Rafael dos Anjos looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gray Maynard comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Rafael dos Anjos comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard and Dos Anjos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rafael dos Anjos tries a hook to the body
and hits Maynard's ribs hard
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring Maynard with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard jabs at Dos Anjos
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Every time Rafael dos Anjos attempts to get inside
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rafael dos Anjos!
Maynard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Dos Anjos who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard pushes away Dos Anjos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Anjos stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rafael dos Anjos!
Maynard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dos Anjos launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dos Anjos and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Maynard's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Maynard wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dos Anjos who put distance between them
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Gray Maynard
falls short of the mark.
Rafael dos Anjos jabs at Maynard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Dos Anjos tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Maynard moves backwards and circles around Rafael dos Anjos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and launches himself over Maynard!
Nice move by Dos Anjos who clinches and pushes Maynard against the cage
Maynard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael dos Anjos embrace and tries to move away...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Maynard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dos Anjos takes a break to breathe while holding Gray Maynard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos suddenly holds Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael dos Anjos!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Gray Maynard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gray Maynard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Maynard to pull guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Deep breaths from Gray Maynard who tries a hammer punch to Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos blocks those punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dos Anjos tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maynard from the side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Rafael dos Anjos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to open up Maynard with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Maynard is trying to block them with his hands...
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Gray Maynard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to launch a few punches to Gray Maynard
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Maynard's defense
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Maynard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gray Maynard jabs at Dos Anjos
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gray Maynard tries a hook to the body
but Dos Anjos manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos was tooling Gray Maynard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gray Maynard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maynard 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! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Dos Anjos blocks them effectively.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is fading quickly.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos has punished Maynard very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Anjos's face
Dos Anjos shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Dos Anjos blocks them effectively.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
Dos Anjos launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gray Maynard circles around Dos Anjos
Gray Maynard is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Maynard didn't like that.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Gray Maynard has punished Dos Anjos very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
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 Maynard
Dos Anjos moves on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos moves to side mount
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Good movement from Dos Anjos
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maynard moves back and takes a deep breath.
A high kick from Gray Maynard
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos fires an unorthodox punch to Maynard's torso
that hits its mark.
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Rafael dos Anjos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gray Maynard throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dos Anjos steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maynard is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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 Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dos Anjos jumps and tries to free his leg! Maynard doesn't allow this but Rafael dos Anjos is able to get half guard here.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maynard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos has punished Maynard very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gray Maynard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maynard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dos Anjos's guard.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos won't budge, forcing Maynard to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Maynard
Deep breaths from Gray Maynard who tries a hammer punch to Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos blocks those punches
Maynard misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos struggles on the ground and tries to break Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos is in Maynard open guard now
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Maynard
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Dos Anjos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael dos Anjos controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
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 Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Dos Anjos's moves.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard
Dos Anjos is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Dos Anjos's moves.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Maynard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
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.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Dos Anjos doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Rafael dos Anjos circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard throws a body kick.
Blocked by Dos Anjos.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Dos Anjos studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maynard studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maynard moves backwards and Rafael dos Anjos is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maynard pushes Rafael dos Anjos and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 1/22 (5%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/9 (11%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 49/59 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Grayson Maynard with a decent showing here agianst Rafael don Atello. But in the end, TMNT 4 Life. Whatever any of that means......
