Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 11:34:02 GMT -5
Matt Brown is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 bell announces the first round!
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Demian Maia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Matt Brown 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 Matt Brown
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Demian Maia seems frustrated.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A solid combination from Demian Maia
mostly hits air.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Matt Brown
misses its target.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Brown swings...
hard impact to Maia's face!
Maia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brilliant combination from Demian Maia
that forces Brown to try and defend better.
Solid shot from Demian Maia to the body.
Brown blocks in time.
Crisp uppercut by Brown followed by a hard jab
Demian Maia stumbles back.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Brown measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Brown in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maia launches a few hard punches to Matt Brown's ribs!
Matt Brown's ribs shows the damage! Demian Maia is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia launches a few hard punches to Matt Brown's ribs!
Brown struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Demian Maia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 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 Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Brown breaths deeply while on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Some of the people here are booing!
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Matt Brown 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 Brown
Brown 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.
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 clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Brown attempts a sweep single...
Matt Brown catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brown.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Brown!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Matt Brown work his BJJ game.
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Maia's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brown blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia circles out and slips free of Matt Brown's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Brown!
Maia blocks that kick with his leg.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Matt Brown jumps back and jabs
Brown seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Matt Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Maia takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Brown.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia is holding Matt Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Brown shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Solid low kick from Demian Maia.
Brown deflects it.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
Demian Maia is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Brown's guard...
Demian Maia is in Brown open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Matt Brown
Matt Brown tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Matt Brown spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Matt Brown's leg.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Brown clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Brown
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Brown! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over Brown with one hook in
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Maia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Brown.
Nicely done! Maia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Maia is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Brown has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Brown is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to end this with a RNC!
Brown manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is countered by Demian Maia.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Matt Brown passes momentarily but Demian Maia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Matt Brown fakes some punches
Maia ties him up.
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Brown breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Brown. 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.
Some nice shots from Matt Brown
that stun Maia.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brown moves forward looking for some action
Matt Brown shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Brown
well done Brown falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Maia is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Maia moves backwards and gestures for Matt Brown to stand up.
Brown climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Brown tries to grapple
He puts Maia in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia pushes away Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brown doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Brown pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown tries to take Demian Maia down... Maia stumbles backwards and Matt Brown launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Maia's jaw!
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown launches a few punches towards Maia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Demian Maia receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brown catches an ankle and Maia is tripped to the mat!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Brown pulls his arm out of danger.
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Matt Brown storms over Maia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Demian Maia blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Brown misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Maia is in trouble now!
Matt Brown is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Brown's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Brown 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Brown goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Brown seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Maia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown launches a few hard punches to Demian Maia's ribs!
Demian Maia's ribs shows the damage! Matt Brown is working his opponent ribs!
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Brown pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Brown shoots and grab Demian Maia's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Maia sprawl and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Matt Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Maia!
Brown blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Brown followed by a hard jab
Maia deflects the blows.
Maia is holding Matt Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Brown shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and counters with a solid straight!
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Brown didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Brown.
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Round 4
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Matt Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Matt Brown 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 Brown
Demian Maia tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demian Maia. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Matt Brown is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Brown in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matt Brown fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Matt Brown is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Brown in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown tries to free his leg
Matt Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Matt Brown is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Brown in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Nice beating Matt Brown has received.
Matt Brown hovers above Maia
Demian Maia stops him from throwing strikes.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Brown slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown 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!
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Brown is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demian Maia, who is barely covering up!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 4:15 in the 4 round
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and counters with a solid straight!
Brown pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Brown blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Brown wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demian Maia
well done Maia falls hard on the mat
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Matt Brown.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Maia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Brown blocks Demian Maia's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Brown!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Brown wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Brown launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Brown's guard...
Brown doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Matt Brown's guard...
Matt Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Maia blocks that. He made it look easy!
Nice beating Matt Brown has received.
Nice punch by Matt Brown
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maia has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Brown launches a furious hook!
That hits Maia's chin like a wrecking ball! Maia loses balance and goes to the mat.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Matt Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Matt Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Brown away.
Matt Brown takes a kick to the body.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Brown. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
Maia avoids a dangerous strike from Brown
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Maia's chin! That stops Maia in his tracks!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Winner is Matt Brown by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Brown
Punches 18/29 (62%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1440,8
Clinch Damage 234,87
Ground Damage 256,13
Time on the ground 727 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Damage caused 731,23
Clinch Damage 32,07
Ground Damage 54,87
Time on the ground 829 s
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 bell announces the first round!
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Demian Maia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Matt Brown 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 Matt Brown
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Demian Maia seems frustrated.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A solid combination from Demian Maia
mostly hits air.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Matt Brown
misses its target.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Brown swings...
hard impact to Maia's face!
Maia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brilliant combination from Demian Maia
that forces Brown to try and defend better.
Solid shot from Demian Maia to the body.
Brown blocks in time.
Crisp uppercut by Brown followed by a hard jab
Demian Maia stumbles back.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Brown measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Brown in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maia launches a few hard punches to Matt Brown's ribs!
Matt Brown's ribs shows the damage! Demian Maia is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia launches a few hard punches to Matt Brown's ribs!
Brown struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Demian Maia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 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 Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Brown breaths deeply while on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Some of the people here are booing!
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Matt Brown 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 Brown
Brown 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.
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 clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Brown attempts a sweep single...
Matt Brown catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brown.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Brown!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Matt Brown work his BJJ game.
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Maia's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brown blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia circles out and slips free of Matt Brown's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Brown!
Maia blocks that kick with his leg.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Matt Brown jumps back and jabs
Brown seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Matt Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Maia takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Brown.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia is holding Matt Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Brown shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Solid low kick from Demian Maia.
Brown deflects it.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
Demian Maia is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Brown's guard...
Demian Maia is in Brown open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Matt Brown
Matt Brown tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Matt Brown spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Matt Brown's leg.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Brown clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Brown
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Brown! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over Brown with one hook in
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Maia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Brown.
Nicely done! Maia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Maia is in rear mount over Brown with two hooks in
Brown has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Brown is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to end this with a RNC!
Brown manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is countered by Demian Maia.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Matt Brown passes momentarily but Demian Maia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Matt Brown fakes some punches
Maia ties him up.
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Brown breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Brown. 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.
Some nice shots from Matt Brown
that stun Maia.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brown moves forward looking for some action
Matt Brown shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Brown
well done Brown falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Maia is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Maia moves backwards and gestures for Matt Brown to stand up.
Brown climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Brown tries to grapple
He puts Maia in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia pushes away Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brown doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Brown pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown tries to take Demian Maia down... Maia stumbles backwards and Matt Brown launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Maia's jaw!
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown launches a few punches towards Maia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Demian Maia receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brown catches an ankle and Maia is tripped to the mat!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Brown pulls his arm out of danger.
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Matt Brown storms over Maia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Demian Maia blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Brown misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Maia is in trouble now!
Matt Brown is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Brown's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Brown 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Brown goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Brown seems staggered and Demian Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Maia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown launches a few hard punches to Demian Maia's ribs!
Demian Maia's ribs shows the damage! Matt Brown is working his opponent ribs!
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Brown pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Brown shoots and grab Demian Maia's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Maia sprawl and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Matt Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Maia!
Brown blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Brown followed by a hard jab
Maia deflects the blows.
Maia is holding Matt Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Brown shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and counters with a solid straight!
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Brown didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Brown.
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Round 4
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Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Demian Maia is in open guard over Brown
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Matt Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Matt Brown 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 Brown
Demian Maia tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demian Maia. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Matt Brown is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Brown in his guard...
Demian Maia gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matt Brown fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Matt Brown is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Brown in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Matt Brown tries to free his leg
Matt Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Matt Brown is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Demian Maia put Brown in half guard.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Nice beating Matt Brown has received.
Matt Brown hovers above Maia
Demian Maia stops him from throwing strikes.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Brown slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown 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!
Matt Brown is in open guard over Maia
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Brown is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Brown is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demian Maia, who is barely covering up!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Brown gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 4:15 in the 4 round
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and counters with a solid straight!
Brown pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Brown blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Matt Brown looks to counter!
Brown wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Brown tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demian Maia
well done Maia falls hard on the mat
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Matt Brown.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Maia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Brown blocks Demian Maia's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Brown is in closed guard over Maia
Brown is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Brown!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Matt Brown
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Matt Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Matt Brown moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Brown wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Brown launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Brown
Matt Brown attempts to move to full guard
Matt Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Brown's guard...
Brown doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Brown
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Matt Brown's guard...
Matt Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Maia blocks that. He made it look easy!
Nice beating Matt Brown has received.
Nice punch by Matt Brown
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maia has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Brown launches a furious hook!
That hits Maia's chin like a wrecking ball! Maia loses balance and goes to the mat.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Matt Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Matt Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Brown away.
Matt Brown takes a kick to the body.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Matt Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Brown launches a kick to Maia's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Brown. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
Maia avoids a dangerous strike from Brown
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Matt Brown tries to take advantage...
Matt Brown throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Maia's chin! That stops Maia in his tracks!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Matt Brown 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Demian Maia 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Winner is Matt Brown by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Brown
Punches 18/29 (62%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1440,8
Clinch Damage 234,87
Ground Damage 256,13
Time on the ground 727 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Damage caused 731,23
Clinch Damage 32,07
Ground Damage 54,87
Time on the ground 829 s