Post by The Sandmen on Sept 30, 2016 7:56:16 GMT -5
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Royce Gracie is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Maia and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that hits its mark.
Demian Maia gets ahold of Royce Gracie's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Demian Maia cannot lock it up. Royce Gracie smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Demian Maia remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Royce Gracie's head...
Royce leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Royce Gracie with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Royce dodges that
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Royce Gracie away.
Royce Gracie takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Royce Gracie's head...
It lands flush with Royce Gracie's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Maia.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Demian Maia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Maia's knee!
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Demian Maia in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Royce is locking that armbar...
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie sits high on Demian Maia's chest looking for some kind of submission
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia tries to roll and Royce Gracie loses his balance. That was a risky position and Royce loses the mount. Demian Maia gains top control.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Royce Gracie for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Maia time to recover. Demian Maia seems to be ready to fight again. 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maia is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Royce is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Demian Maia and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Royce is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Maia control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Maia control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Maia is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Maia.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia and Royce Gracie are cliched up against the cage. Maia steps for a throw
Royce stays on his feet
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Royce catches an ankle and Maia is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Demian Maia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Demian Maia is running out of time!
That Triangle Choke from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Royce Gracie regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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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...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Royce.
Maia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Royce
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Maia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Maia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Maia breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Royce Gracie slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Maia didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:21 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 850 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 809 s
This ending in anything other than a submission would have been odd.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Royce Gracie is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Maia and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that hits its mark.
Demian Maia gets ahold of Royce Gracie's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Demian Maia cannot lock it up. Royce Gracie smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Demian Maia remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Royce Gracie's head...
Royce leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Royce Gracie with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Royce dodges that
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Royce Gracie away.
Royce Gracie takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Royce Gracie's head...
It lands flush with Royce Gracie's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Demian Maia is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Maia.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Demian Maia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Maia's knee!
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Demian Maia in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Royce is locking that armbar...
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie sits high on Demian Maia's chest looking for some kind of submission
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia tries to roll and Royce Gracie loses his balance. That was a risky position and Royce loses the mount. Demian Maia gains top control.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Royce Gracie for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Maia time to recover. Demian Maia seems to be ready to fight again. 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maia is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Royce is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demian Maia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Royce wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Demian Maia and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Royce is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Maia control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Maia control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Maia is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Maia.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia and Royce Gracie are cliched up against the cage. Maia steps for a throw
Royce stays on his feet
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Royce catches an ankle and Maia is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Demian Maia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Demian Maia is running out of time!
That Triangle Choke from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Punishing hold!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Royce Gracie regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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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...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Royce.
Maia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Royce
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Royce
Maia is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Maia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Royce Gracie tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia 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 Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Maia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Maia breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Demian Maia...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Maia tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Maia
Royce Gracie slides his arm under Demian Maia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Maia didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:21 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 850 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 809 s
This ending in anything other than a submission would have been odd.