Post by The Sandman on Jun 15, 2021 16:52:11 GMT -5
Evan Tanner shifts back and forth nervously.
Demian Maia looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Evan Tanner comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Demian Maia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Demian Maia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tanner and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A high kick from Evan Tanner
glances off Maia.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maia moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Maia ducks under...
Tanner misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn into his oponent...
Maia is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Tanner's Chin is beginning to swell
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Demian Maia tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Tanner scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner 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 open guard over Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia is getting frustrated here.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Demian Maia pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maia jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Demian Maia is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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.
Quick hook by Evan Tanner
glances off Maia's arms.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tanner moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Maia clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tanner is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Maia manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Tanner
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Maia
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Evan Tanner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Maia time to recover... 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.
Solid shot from Evan Tanner to the body.
Maia didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner postures up and breaks the triangle.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Evan Tanner tries to open Maia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Maia is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to open Maia's guard...
Maia breaks the lock and covers himself from Tanner's punches
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tanner Hyper-extended his left arm
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Maia is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Evan Tanner
connects with Maia.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground
Demian Maia moves to side mount
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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 side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Maia misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner looks rather shattered.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 3:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tanner's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Unknown
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Maia pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tanner and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Tanner
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Maia with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Maia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Evan Tanner.
Demian Maia defends with ease.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
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 Tanner
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner 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.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner
Demian Maia is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demian Maia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Evan Tanner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia rolls him over and takes his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has given his back to Demian Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Demian Maia has one hook in!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Demian Maia slides his arm under Evan Tanner's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Evan Tanner pushes up and slides Demian Maia's arm over his chin.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Demian Maia pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner stumbles backwards and Demian Maia circles to get the center of the cage
Evan Tanner goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:20 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Demian Maia.
Tanner winces a bit.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tanner's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demian Maia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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.
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Demian Maia, but it's close.
Winner is Demian Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 14/43 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 831 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 831 s
Big win from Maia. He will want to get some work on those subs though, so he can actually submit people, instead of NOT doing that over 16 sub attempts.
If you have either fighter, and comment on this fight, you can have 2 free points towards their stamina.
Demian Maia looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Evan Tanner comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Demian Maia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Demian Maia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tanner and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A high kick from Evan Tanner
glances off Maia.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maia moves backwards and Evan Tanner is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Evan Tanner!
Maia ducks under...
Tanner misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to turn into his oponent...
Maia is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Tanner's Chin is beginning to swell
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Demian Maia tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Tanner scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner 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 open guard over Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia is getting frustrated here.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Demian Maia pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maia jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Demian Maia is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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.
Quick hook by Evan Tanner
glances off Maia's arms.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tanner steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tanner moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia closed his guard around Evan Tanner.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is covering himself! Tanner tries to force the situation and Maia clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tanner is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Maia manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Tanner
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Maia
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Evan Tanner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Maia time to recover... 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.
Solid shot from Evan Tanner to the body.
Maia didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner postures up and breaks the triangle.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Evan Tanner tries to open Maia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Tanner. Maia is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Evan Tanner tries to free his leg
Evan Tanner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to open Maia's guard...
Maia breaks the lock and covers himself from Tanner's punches
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Maia
Tanner 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tanner Hyper-extended his left arm
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Maia is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Evan Tanner
connects with Maia.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground
Demian Maia moves to side mount
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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 side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Tanner holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Tanner
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Evan Tanner's guard...
Demian Maia is in Tanner open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Maia misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner looks rather shattered.
Tanner tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 3:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Evan Tanner jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tanner's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Unknown
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Maia pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tanner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tanner and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Tanner
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Tanner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Maia with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tanner wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Maia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Evan Tanner.
Demian Maia defends with ease.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
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 Tanner
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tanner's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner 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.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tanner is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Tanner clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner
Demian Maia is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tanner! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tanner locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Tanner
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demian Maia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Evan Tanner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia rolls him over and takes his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has given his back to Demian Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Demian Maia has one hook in!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Demian Maia slides his arm under Evan Tanner's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Evan Tanner pushes up and slides Demian Maia's arm over his chin.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Demian Maia pushes away Tanner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tanner stumbles backwards and Demian Maia circles to get the center of the cage
Evan Tanner goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Tanner seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
Tanner is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Tanner in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia fights back with his feet, forcing Tanner to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:20 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Demian Maia.
Tanner winces a bit.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tanner's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Maia catch Evan Tanner's left arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demian Maia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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.
Maia steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Demian Maia, but it's close.
Winner is Demian Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 14/43 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 831 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 831 s
Big win from Maia. He will want to get some work on those subs though, so he can actually submit people, instead of NOT doing that over 16 sub attempts.
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