The arena is packed and loud with pounding music and fans screaming and cheering.  One thing's for sure -- Columbus loves MMA and UFC.

Jason Dent is from Ohio and gets a nice ovation when his name is announced. The fans answered one question I had early on in the first round when they booed what they perceived to be a long period of ground inactivity with Gleison Tibau on top in the half-guard.  The fans then chanted "stand them up" in unison. When Referee Herb Dean did finally stand the two fighters up, there was a loud cheer across the arena. Tibau controlled the first round with at least one takedown and ground control.

In the second round, Tibau again has no problems taking Dent to the ground and gaining control from the half-guard. Tibau attempts to ground and pound from his position. Dent clearly wants to stay standing up but can't prevent Tibau from shooting his legs and taking him down. Again, Tibau wins the second round in my estimation. 

Entering the third round Dent must know he can't win a decision. Still, Tibau takes Dent to the ground and it's a repeat of the first two rounds as Herb Dean has to stand the two up. But, the two are back in their familiar position with Tibau on top in the half-guard, grounding and pounding away.

By the end of the match, the fans are restless and can be heard chattering. They boo what they perceive to be a boring match.   

I score the match for Tibau 30-27.

Official result: Unanimous decision victory for Tibau (30-27 on all three judges' scorecards)

Referee: Herb Dean