Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2017 9:39:43 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Maia while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Stephen Thompson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Good front kick from Wonderboy!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephen Thompson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy tries an armbar from the bottom!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Wonderboy breaks free.
Maia misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Stephen Thompson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Wonderboy 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.
As the fight continues it seems that Stephen Thompson is taking the best of the fight.
Stephen Thompson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stephen Thompson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wonderboy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephen Thompson launches a knee while holding Maia's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Maia in the abdomen
Stephen Thompson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson 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.
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy begins to launch a barrage of punches over Maia
this is getting worse and worse for Maia
Wonderboy fires low kicks
punishing Maia's legs repeatedly.
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
Maia's Right eye is beginning to swell
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Wonderboy lifts Demian Maia up off the ground
...big slam!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Stephen Thompson's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Wonderboy works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Wonderboy blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Demian Maia locks Stephen Thompson's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Stephen Thompson to the mat.
He can't keep control over Stephen Thompson's body. Stephen Thompson scrammbles back to his feet.
A right hand from Stephen Thompson
makes Maia stumble back!
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Maia!
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Maia!
Stephen Thompson 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.
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Maia!
Quick hook by Stephen Thompson
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wonderboy into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Stephen Thompson is in Maia open guard now
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Good looking punches from Stephen Thompson on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Wonderboy blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Stephen Thompson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Wonderboy uses his strength to keep Wonderboy at a disadvantage
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Stephen Thompson hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Stephen Thompson isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Wonderboy is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Wonderboy is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Stephen Thompson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Maia's Chin is beginning to swell
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Wonderboy secures the lock while Demian Maia refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephen Thompson by Submission (rear naked choke) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/21 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Maia needs that there work.
Stephen Thompson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Good front kick from Wonderboy!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephen Thompson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy tries an armbar from the bottom!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Wonderboy breaks free.
Maia misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Demian Maia is in half guard over Wonderboy
Demian Maia tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Stephen Thompson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Wonderboy 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.
As the fight continues it seems that Stephen Thompson is taking the best of the fight.
Stephen Thompson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stephen Thompson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wonderboy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephen Thompson launches a knee while holding Maia's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Maia in the abdomen
Stephen Thompson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson 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.
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy begins to launch a barrage of punches over Maia
this is getting worse and worse for Maia
Wonderboy fires low kicks
punishing Maia's legs repeatedly.
Low kick by Demian Maia to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
Maia's Right eye is beginning to swell
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Wonderboy lifts Demian Maia up off the ground
...big slam!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Stephen Thompson's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Wonderboy works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Wonderboy blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Demian Maia locks Stephen Thompson's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Stephen Thompson to the mat.
He can't keep control over Stephen Thompson's body. Stephen Thompson scrammbles back to his feet.
A right hand from Stephen Thompson
makes Maia stumble back!
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Maia!
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Maia!
Stephen Thompson 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.
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Maia!
Quick hook by Stephen Thompson
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wonderboy into his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Maia
Wonderboy struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Stephen Thompson is in Maia open guard now
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson is cooling the fight on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Good looking punches from Stephen Thompson on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Wonderboy blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Maia
Stephen Thompson tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Stephen Thompson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Wonderboy uses his strength to keep Wonderboy at a disadvantage
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Stephen Thompson hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maia's being punished here!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Stephen Thompson isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Wonderboy is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Wonderboy is locking that Arm Triangle...
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Wonderboy tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Stephen Thompson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Maia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Maia's Chin is beginning to swell
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Wonderboy secures the lock while Demian Maia refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephen Thompson by Submission (rear naked choke) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/21 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Maia needs that there work.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!