Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:17:34 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Luke Rockhold chants all around the place!
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Demian Maia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Maia blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Rockhold throws a low kick
Demian Maia blocks.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold tries a kimura
Maia breaks the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Rockhold's moves on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rockhold
Maia is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Demian Maia blocks
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is measuring Rockhold with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Mouth
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Maia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Luke Rockhold for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Maia 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Maia rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Demian Maia slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Demian Maia...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rockhold suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Luke Rockhold!
John McCarthy 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 3
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Demian Maia
whizzes past Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is covering himself! Rockhold tries to force the situation and Maia clumsily gives his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Maia has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maia is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Demian Maia pushes up and slides Luke Rockhold's arm over his chin.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maia.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rockhold is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Demian Maia pulls down on Luke Rockhold's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maia, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Demian Maia pulls down on Luke Rockhold's hand and staves off danger
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold tries to get his arm under Demian Maia's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demian Maia's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia easily defends the attempt.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to get his arm under Demian Maia's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demian Maia's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles to free himself
Demian Maia easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maia is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Luke Rockhold unil he can pull his arm free! Rockhold lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy 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.
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Rockhold is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Maia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Maia pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains Maia.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maia's body! He's holding his side
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
tags Maia.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Maia steps forward
Luke Rockhold catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rockhold is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That's more than Maia can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Based on this performance, Rockhold is next-level and Maia is previous-level. The odds were way closer than this fight. Oddsmaker is mighty pissed. MIGHTY PISSED!
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Demian Maia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Maia blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold looks to be in very good shape.
Rockhold throws a low kick
Demian Maia blocks.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold tries a kimura
Maia breaks the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Rockhold's moves on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rockhold
Maia is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Demian Maia blocks
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is measuring Rockhold with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Mouth
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rockhold
Demian Maia tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Maia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Luke Rockhold for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Maia 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Maia rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Demian Maia slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rockhold
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Demian Maia...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rockhold suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Luke Rockhold!
John McCarthy 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 3
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Demian Maia
whizzes past Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is covering himself! Rockhold tries to force the situation and Maia clumsily gives his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Maia has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maia is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Demian Maia pushes up and slides Luke Rockhold's arm over his chin.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maia.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rockhold is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Demian Maia pulls down on Luke Rockhold's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Rockhold is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maia, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Demian Maia pulls down on Luke Rockhold's hand and staves off danger
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold tries to get his arm under Demian Maia's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demian Maia's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia easily defends the attempt.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to get his arm under Demian Maia's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demian Maia's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles to free himself
Demian Maia easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Maia with two hooks in
Maia has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maia is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Luke Rockhold unil he can pull his arm free! Rockhold lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy 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.
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Rockhold is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Middle kick from Rockhold.
Maia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Maia pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains Maia.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maia's body! He's holding his side
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Maia
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
tags Maia.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Maia steps forward
Luke Rockhold catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rockhold is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Demian Maia
Luke Rockhold was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That's more than Maia can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Based on this performance, Rockhold is next-level and Maia is previous-level. The odds were way closer than this fight. Oddsmaker is mighty pissed. MIGHTY PISSED!
