Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2023 22:58:56 GMT -5
Chris Weidman looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chris Weidman has fight Demian Maia 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The All-American Rejects is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The All-American Rejects and The Semi-Human Submission Machine move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tremendous strikes from The Semi-Human Submission Machine!
Some big punches are landing!
The All-American Rejects's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia isolates Chris Weidman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Weidman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The All-American Rejects tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from the closed guard
Chris Weidman any adventage in the ground.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Semi-Human Submission Machine switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
Punishing hold!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chris Weidman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American Rejects blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Semi-Human Submission Machine's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
The All-American Rejects struggles to free himself
The All-American Rejects pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine is trying to counter now!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's moves.
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 Semi-Human Submission Machine looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
The All-American Rejects is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Semi-Human Submission Machine.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The All-American Rejects ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Semi-Human Submission Machine's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Demian Maia pushes The All-American Rejects's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Semi-Human Submission Machine who is in full mount! The All-American Rejects is in trouble now!
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 2
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The All-American Rejects is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Semi-Human Submission Machine's side.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to The Semi-Human Submission Machine's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demian Maia pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The Semi-Human Submission Machine fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
The All-American Rejects struggles to free himself
Herb Dean breaks Demian Maia's lock! This is over! The All-American Rejects didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Weidman didn't show up at ALL in this one. Who has him? Make him better?
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chris Weidman has fight Demian Maia 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The All-American Rejects is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
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The All-American Rejects and The Semi-Human Submission Machine move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tremendous strikes from The Semi-Human Submission Machine!
Some big punches are landing!
The All-American Rejects's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia isolates Chris Weidman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Weidman is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The All-American Rejects tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to escape from the closed guard
Chris Weidman any adventage in the ground.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Semi-Human Submission Machine switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
Punishing hold!
The All-American Rejects struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chris Weidman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
The All-American Rejects slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Weidman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American Rejects blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Semi-Human Submission Machine's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
The All-American Rejects struggles to free himself
The All-American Rejects pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine is trying to counter now!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to close his guard around The All-American Rejects
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
The All-American Rejects tries to stand up!
The Semi-Human Submission Machine doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Semi-Human Submission Machine
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's moves.
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 Semi-Human Submission Machine looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
The All-American Rejects is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Semi-Human Submission Machine.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The All-American Rejects ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Semi-Human Submission Machine's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American Rejects
Demian Maia pushes The All-American Rejects's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Semi-Human Submission Machine who is in full mount! The All-American Rejects is in trouble now!
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 2
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The All-American Rejects is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American Rejects
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Semi-Human Submission Machine pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
The Semi-Human Submission Machine tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects measures the resilience of The Semi-Human Submission Machine's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Semi-Human Submission Machine's side.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to The Semi-Human Submission Machine's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American Rejects is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demian Maia pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The Semi-Human Submission Machine fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The All-American Rejects's eyes...
The All-American Rejects struggles to free himself
Herb Dean breaks Demian Maia's lock! This is over! The All-American Rejects didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Weidman didn't show up at ALL in this one. Who has him? Make him better?
