Chookagian vs. Maia

Katlyn Chookagian looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Jennifer Maia doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Jennifer Maia comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.

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Round 1
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Katlyn Chookagian and Jennifer Maia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Katlyn Chookagian launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Maia's knee!
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Maia's left cheek.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She is not able to do it
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She is not able to do it
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She succeeds!
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Maia
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Chookacabra is trying to counter now!
The Chookacabra tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Katlyn Chookagian's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Maia
The Chookacabra tries to escape from the closed guard
The Chookacabra succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Maia
The Chookacabra tries to move to full mount
The Chookacabra succeeds
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Katlyn Chookagian tries to better her position on the ground...
The Chookacabra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian rolls Jennifer Maia to her stomach and takes her back!
The Chookacabra is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given her back to Katlyn Chookagian who is trying to get one hook in!
Katlyn Chookagian has one hook in!
The Chookacabra is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Katlyn Chookagian positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Maia's ribs
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
The Chookacabra blocks them effectively.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
The Chookacabra ducks under...
Katlyn Chookagian is measuring Maia with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Jennifer Maia
falls short of the mark.
Maia misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Chookacabra launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian was tooling Jennifer Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jennifer Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Solid kick to the leg from Katlyn Chookagian
that visibly pains Maia.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from The Chookacabra!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Chookacabra pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Chookacabra is the winner of this round.



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Round 2
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Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia catches Katlyn Chookagian's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
The Chookacabra waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jennifer Maia! She is reversed and nor Katlyn Chookagian is on half guard!
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Maia
Katlyn Chookagian pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Chookacabra who is in full mount! Maia is in trouble now!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Maia is in closed guard... The Chookacabra tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Chookacabra
Katlyn Chookagian is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Katlyn Chookagian tries to close the guard.
The Chookacabra put Jennifer Maia in closed guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Maia is in closed guard... The Chookacabra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Maia!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
The Chookacabra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Katlyn Chookagian controls the situation despite Jennifer Maia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Jennifer Maia gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Maia
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Maia
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Maia and The Chookacabra circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Jennifer Maia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Chookacabra who is trying to punish Jennifer Maia's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Maia react and defend her side.
Jennifer Maia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia circles out and slips free of Katlyn Chookagian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Maia
that forces The Chookacabra to try and defend better.
Jennifer Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Katlyn Chookagian sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Katlyn Chookagian moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Katlyn Chookagian
that visibly pains Maia.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Maia moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Maia is measuring The Chookacabra with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The Chookacabra has a small cut in her Mouth
Maia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Chookacabra's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia steps backwards away from Katlyn Chookagian. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Chookacabra studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Chookacabra pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Marc Goddard separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 3
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Some counter punches against Katlyn Chookagian
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra goes down.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Katlyn Chookagian struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Katlyn Chookagian gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Chookacabra
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Chookacabra
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Maia!
Some big punches are landing!
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
Maia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Maia is holding Katlyn Chookagian's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Body shots by Jennifer Maia
Solid blows to The Chookacabra's abdomen.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jennifer Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under The Chookacabra control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Maia is in rear mount over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under The Chookacabra control.
Marc Goddard 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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from The Chookacabra
that goes awry.
The Chookacabra misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia catches Katlyn Chookagian's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Maia is in closed guard... The Chookacabra tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Jennifer Maia looks to posture up and open Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Jennifer Maia forces Katlyn Chookagian to open her guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Maia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Chookacabra
Jennifer Maia tries to pass Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Jennifer Maia manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Katlyn Chookagian gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Katlyn Chookagian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Katlyn Chookagian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.



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Round 4
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Maia is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter The Chookacabra's moves on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jennifer Maia doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under The Chookacabra control.
Katlyn Chookagian gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Maia slides her arm under Katlyn Chookagian's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
The Chookacabra struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
The Chookacabra's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in The Chookacabra's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
The Chookacabra's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Maia secures the lock while Katlyn Chookagian refuses to tap... Marc Goddard jumps in and breaks the lock!

Winner is Jennifer Maia by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:54 Round 4

Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 553 s

Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 553 s

Maia’s gym work paid off huge here. Pretty sure Chookagian was the favourite going in, prior to those upgrades. (checks odds). YEP!