Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2017 8:02:29 GMT -5
Rickson Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Demian Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Rickson and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Rickson Gracie
grazes Maia's right cheek.
Rickson is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rickson works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rickson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson 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!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson Gracie was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson 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 Rickson
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
Maia wraps his leg around Rickson Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Maia, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia pushes Rickson Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson Gracie struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
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 1:15 in the 2 round
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
That hits Rickson Gracie's ankle
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Rickson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Maia measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rickson jumps and catches Demian Maia's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Maia breaks the lock and launches himself over Rickson Gracie, winning side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Rickson moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Rickson Gracie locks Demian Maia's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Demian Maia to the mat.
He can't keep control over Demian Maia's body. Demian Maia scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Maia moves backwards and Rickson Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rickson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson Gracie
Great move by Maia who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Demian Maia's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Rickson is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Herb Dean 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rickson catch Demian Maia's right arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rickson catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Rickson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rickson Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rickson is unable to move under Maia control.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia hooks Rickson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Rickson's moves on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Nice beating Rickson Gracie has received.
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's neck!
Rickson pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg
Demian Maia moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Maia pushes Rickson Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Demian Maia pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rickson wraps his legs while he holds Demian Maia's head... Tight guard!
Maia misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rickson Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Maia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia grapple with Rickson Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Rickson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie slightly pushes Maia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Rickson 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 1:05 in the 4 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maia misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rickson Gracie a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson 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!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Rickson Gracie back to the ground.
Rickson misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is countered by Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Demian Maia isolates Rickson Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Rickson launches a furious low kick!
Maia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Maia open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
Rickson ducks that one.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rickson and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Rickson Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Maia is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Rickson steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demian Maia circles around Rickson
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that lands on Demian Maia's leg.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Maia is the winner of this round.
Winner is Demian Maia by Split decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/20 (45%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Two very elite submission boyz, shutting each other down rather effectively.
Demian Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Rickson and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Rickson Gracie
grazes Maia's right cheek.
Rickson is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rickson works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rickson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson 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!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson Gracie was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson 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 Rickson
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
Maia wraps his leg around Rickson Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Maia, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie isolates Demian Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia pushes Rickson Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson Gracie struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
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 1:15 in the 2 round
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
That hits Rickson Gracie's ankle
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Rickson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Maia measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rickson jumps and catches Demian Maia's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Maia breaks the lock and launches himself over Rickson Gracie, winning side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Rickson moves backwards and Demian Maia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Rickson Gracie locks Demian Maia's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Demian Maia to the mat.
He can't keep control over Demian Maia's body. Demian Maia scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Maia moves backwards and Rickson Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rickson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson Gracie
Great move by Maia who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Demian Maia's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Rickson is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Demian Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Herb Dean 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Maia is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rickson catch Demian Maia's right arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Rickson catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Rickson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rickson Gracie rolls Demian Maia to his stomach and takes his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Maia
Maia has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rickson is unable to move under Maia control.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Demian Maia hooks Rickson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Rickson's moves on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Nice beating Rickson Gracie has received.
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's neck!
Rickson pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg
Demian Maia moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Maia pushes Rickson Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Demian Maia pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rickson wraps his legs while he holds Demian Maia's head... Tight guard!
Maia misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rickson Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Maia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia grapple with Rickson Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Rickson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie slightly pushes Maia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Rickson 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 1:05 in the 4 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maia misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Rickson Gracie a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson 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!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Rickson
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Rickson Gracie back to the ground.
Rickson misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is countered by Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Demian Maia isolates Rickson Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Rickson launches a furious low kick!
Maia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Maia open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Rickson is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
Rickson ducks that one.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rickson and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Demian Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Rickson Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Maia is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Maia
Rickson is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Rickson steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demian Maia circles around Rickson
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Rickson
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Inside leg kick from Rickson
that lands on Demian Maia's leg.
Demian Maia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Maia is the winner of this round.
Winner is Demian Maia by Split decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/20 (45%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Two very elite submission boyz, shutting each other down rather effectively.