Post by The Sandman on Apr 25, 2021 1:06:36 GMT -5
Chris Weidman looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Demian Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
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 his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Weidman is taking the best of the fight.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
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 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Maia struggles in the ground trying to break The All-American's control
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demian Maia work his BJJ game.
Maia has The All-American controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put The All-American in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chris Weidman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The All-American tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The All-American jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Maia put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American tries to escape from the closed guard
The All-American succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia has seen better days.
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Chris Weidman.
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Round 2
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The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
A punch from Demian Maia
whizzes past The All-American.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The All-American jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chris Weidman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Demian Maia pushes away The All-American trying to keep the fight at striking range
The All-American doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American takes a break to breathe while holding Demian Maia.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Chris Weidman slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Demian Maia pulls down on Chris Weidman's hand and staves off danger
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Weidman has one hook in!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Chris Weidman isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chris Weidman unil he can pull his arm free! The All-American lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The All-American fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Maia staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia has seen better days.
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The All-American pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Maia steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The All-American grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American tries to launch a few punches to Demian Maia
Maia is able to achieve closed guard and counter Chris Weidman's punches.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Maia suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
The All-American can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demian Maia!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Chris Weidman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman is in Maia open guard now
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American moves on the ground
The All-American cannot take advantage in the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The All-American clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Chris Weidman back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The All-American pushes Demian Maia forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
The All-American breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The All-American jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to The All-American's ribs.
That hit The All-American who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
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 4:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Maia and The All-American circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demian Maia!
The All-American is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Chris Weidman.
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Round 4
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American 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.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maia 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
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
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 is trying to counter now!
The All-American attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. The All-American quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
Maia is standing while The All-American is on the ground on his back
Maia opts to jump inside The All-American's guard.
The All-American didn't see that coming. Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American now.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia is in open guard over The All-American... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The All-American rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
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 Maia's moves.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
The All-American is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia tries to get a side mount...
The All-American wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
The All-American is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
The All-American put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The All-American from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia hooks The All-American's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
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 All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American pushes Demian Maia 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 5
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Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The All-American goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
The All-American is able to break the lock.
Maia misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
The All-American 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 closed guard over The All-American
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Chris Weidman is on half guard!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American 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
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American tries to free his leg...
Maia doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Maia's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chris Weidman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The All-American is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman slightly pushes Maia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The All-American moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The All-American steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
The All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American throws a body kick.
Blocked by Maia.
The All-American clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demian Maia!
The All-American ducks under...
The All-American looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by The All-American.
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Good movement from The All-American
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maia is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Chris Weidman
connects with Maia.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
The All-American is the winner of this round.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 22/31 (71%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 998 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 987 s
Weidman was very conservative with kicks, only throwing one with minimal effort, near the very end of the fight. I think that helped him get the win.
Demian Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
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 his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Weidman is taking the best of the fight.
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
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 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Maia struggles in the ground trying to break The All-American's control
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demian Maia work his BJJ game.
Maia has The All-American controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put The All-American in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chris Weidman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The All-American tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The All-American jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Maia put Chris Weidman in closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American tries to escape from the closed guard
The All-American succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia has seen better days.
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. The All-American looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Chris Weidman.
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Round 2
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The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
A punch from Demian Maia
whizzes past The All-American.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chris Weidman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The All-American jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chris Weidman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Demian Maia pushes away The All-American trying to keep the fight at striking range
The All-American doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The All-American takes a break to breathe while holding Demian Maia.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chris Weidman looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Chris Weidman slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Demian Maia pulls down on Chris Weidman's hand and staves off danger
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Weidman has one hook in!
The All-American is in rear mount over Maia with one hook in
Chris Weidman isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chris Weidman unil he can pull his arm free! The All-American lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia is looking to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The All-American fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left Maia staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia has seen better days.
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The All-American pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Maia steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The All-American grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American tries to launch a few punches to Demian Maia
Maia is able to achieve closed guard and counter Chris Weidman's punches.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Maia suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
The All-American can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demian Maia!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Chris Weidman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The All-American into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
The All-American struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman is in Maia open guard now
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American moves on the ground
The All-American cannot take advantage in the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The All-American clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The All-American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The All-American tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Chris Weidman back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The All-American pushes Demian Maia forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
The All-American breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
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.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Demian Maia
The All-American tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Chris Weidman pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The All-American jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to The All-American's ribs.
That hit The All-American who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around The All-American
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
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 4:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Maia
The All-American is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Maia and The All-American circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demian Maia!
The All-American is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Chris Weidman.
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Round 4
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American 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.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maia 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
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
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 is trying to counter now!
The All-American attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. The All-American quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
Maia is standing while The All-American is on the ground on his back
Maia opts to jump inside The All-American's guard.
The All-American didn't see that coming. Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American now.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia is in open guard over The All-American... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The All-American rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
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 Maia's moves.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
The All-American is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia tries to get a side mount...
The All-American wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
The All-American is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
The All-American put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over The All-American
Maia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The All-American from the side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Demian Maia hooks The All-American's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
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 All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American pushes Demian Maia 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 5
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Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The All-American goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
The All-American is able to break the lock.
Maia misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
Maia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over The All-American
The All-American tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over The All-American
The All-American 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 closed guard over The All-American
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
The All-American waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Chris Weidman is on half guard!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American 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
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American tries to free his leg...
Maia doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The All-American blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Maia's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The All-American jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chris Weidman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The All-American is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman slightly pushes Maia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The All-American moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The All-American steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The All-American studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Weidman caliber.
The All-American and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The All-American throws a body kick.
Blocked by Maia.
The All-American clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demian Maia!
The All-American ducks under...
The All-American looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by The All-American.
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Good movement from The All-American
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maia is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Chris Weidman
connects with Maia.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The All-American.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Maia
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Maia
The All-American 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
The All-American is the winner of this round.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 22/31 (71%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 998 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 987 s
Weidman was very conservative with kicks, only throwing one with minimal effort, near the very end of the fight. I think that helped him get the win.
