Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2020 23:07:16 GMT -5
Colby Covington is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Nice punches from Colby Covington.
Maia staggers backwards. Covington wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Left cheek
Covington tries to grapple
Maia moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Covington
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 Covington
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to mount Colby Covington...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
Covington is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Colby Covington shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Colby Covington breaks that americana attempt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington 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 full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Covington clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Maia
Covington is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Colby Covington!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington 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 Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Colby Covington to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Maia is in rear mount over Covington
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Covington locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Covington has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Covington control.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
That Americana from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Covington breaks free.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demian Maia work his BJJ game.
Demian Maia isolates Colby Covington's left arm looking for an armbar...
Maia is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Covington Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Colby Covington manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Covington struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Covington is trying to counter now!
Covington moves on the ground
Covington cannot take advantage in the ground
Colby Covington is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Colby Covington slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Maia is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Covington struggles to free himself
Covington struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Colby Covington slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Maia is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to mount Colby Covington...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Covington is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demian Maia pushes Colby Covington down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia goes for an armbar!
Covington's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Colby Covington breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Colby Covington. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Covington ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maia pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Covington
Maia is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Covington clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia is looking to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Covington
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Covington's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Covington
Demian Maia tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Maia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Colby Covington.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Maia goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Colby Covington breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Covington is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Covington
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Colby Covington to his stomach and takes his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Covington
Covington has given his back to Demian Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Demian Maia has one hook in!
Maia is in rear mount over Covington with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia slides his arm under Colby Covington's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Colby Covington's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Colby got diced.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Nice punches from Colby Covington.
Maia staggers backwards. Covington wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Left cheek
Covington tries to grapple
Maia moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Colby Covington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Covington
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 Covington
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to mount Colby Covington...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
Covington is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Colby Covington shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Colby Covington breaks that americana attempt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington 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 full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Covington clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Colby Covington tries to roll on the ground...
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Maia
Covington is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Colby Covington!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington 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 Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Colby Covington to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Maia is in rear mount over Covington
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Covington locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Colby Covington to fight back!
Covington has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Covington control.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Covington's eyes...
That Americana from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Covington breaks free.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demian Maia work his BJJ game.
Demian Maia isolates Colby Covington's left arm looking for an armbar...
Maia is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Covington Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Colby Covington manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Covington struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Covington is trying to counter now!
Covington moves on the ground
Covington cannot take advantage in the ground
Colby Covington is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Colby Covington slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Maia is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Covington struggles to free himself
Covington struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Colby Covington slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Maia is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Covington's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to mount Colby Covington...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Covington is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demian Maia pushes Colby Covington down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia goes for an armbar!
Covington's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Colby Covington breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Colby Covington. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Demian Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Covington ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maia pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Maia is holding Colby Covington's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Colby Covington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Covington
Maia is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Covington clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia is looking to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Covington
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Covington's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Covington
Demian Maia tries to pass Colby Covington's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Colby Covington
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Maia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Colby Covington.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Maia goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Colby Covington breaks the lock and pushes away Demian Maia, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Covington is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Covington
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Colby Covington
Colby Covington tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demian Maia rolls Colby Covington to his stomach and takes his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Covington
Covington has given his back to Demian Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Demian Maia has one hook in!
Maia is in rear mount over Covington with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia slides his arm under Colby Covington's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Colby Covington's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Colby got diced.