Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2022 18:57:12 GMT -5
Demian Maia glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evans moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Maia moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Evans
that lands on Maia's face like a cannon ball!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia circles out and slips free of Rashad Evans's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Maia and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Evans moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demian Maia paws at Evans.
Evans swings ineffectively.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Evans's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Maia holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Evans misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Maia
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
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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Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Chin
Maia launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Demian Maia stumbles back.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evans and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Maia's knee!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maia moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Every time Rashad Evans attempts to get inside
Maia fires a low kick.
Maia is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Demian Maia looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Maia misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Maia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Maia blocks.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Solid jabs from Demian Maia.
Evans defends.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags Maia.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Maia is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rashad Evans is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
They're bothering Maia even though they aren't hurting him.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demian Maia
Blocked by Maia.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rashad Evans tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is countered by Demian Maia.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to open Maia's guard...
Maia breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Maia pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evans is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maia.
You can see Maia's blood making stains in the mat.
Maia pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 4
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Evans
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Maia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Demian Maia slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maia is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Rashad Evans pulls down on Demian Maia's hand and staves off danger
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Evans control.
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia throws his leg over and Rashad Evans is in serious trouble! Demian Maia extends his hips and Rashad Evans is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 594 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/46 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 594 s
MAIA!
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evans moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Maia moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Evans
that lands on Maia's face like a cannon ball!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia circles out and slips free of Rashad Evans's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Maia and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Evans moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demian Maia paws at Evans.
Evans swings ineffectively.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Evans's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Maia holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Evans misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Maia
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
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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Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Chin
Maia launches a kick
but Rashad Evans avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Evans and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Demian Maia stumbles back.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Evans and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Maia's knee!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maia moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Every time Rashad Evans attempts to get inside
Maia fires a low kick.
Maia is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Demian Maia looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Maia misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Rashad Evans!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rashad Evans spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Maia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Maia blocks.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Solid jabs from Demian Maia.
Evans defends.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags Maia.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Evans
Maia is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rashad Evans is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Pitty-pat punches from Evans
They're bothering Maia even though they aren't hurting him.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Evans blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demian Maia
Blocked by Maia.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rashad Evans tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is countered by Demian Maia.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to open Maia's guard...
Maia breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Maia
Evans is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Maia pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Evans is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maia.
You can see Maia's blood making stains in the mat.
Maia pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 4
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Evans
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Evans
Maia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Demian Maia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Demian Maia slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maia is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Rashad Evans pulls down on Demian Maia's hand and staves off danger
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Evans control.
Maia is in rear mount over Evans
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia throws his leg over and Rashad Evans is in serious trouble! Demian Maia extends his hips and Rashad Evans is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 594 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 25/46 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 594 s
MAIA!
