Post by The Sandmen on Mar 21, 2018 9:58:25 GMT -5
Demian Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sonnen jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia rolls and he's now on half guard over Chael Sonnen. Nice reversal.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Sonnen doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia pushes Chael Sonnen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chael Sonnen struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Maia is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Chael Sonnen, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Chael Sonnen doesn't let Demian Maia get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen is in Maia open guard now
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen 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
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Maia's head!
The punches go wide.
Sonnen misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sonnen's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Maia.
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia launches a knee towards Chael Sonnen's left tight
Sonnen struggles and blocks the impact.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Chael Sonnen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Maia now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Sonnen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Maia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
glances off Maia.
Crushing shot to Maia's body! He's holding his side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sonnen launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maia stops that one with his ribs!
Demian Maia launches a body shot
Sonnen dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Maia has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Chael Sonnen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Sonnen sits over his knees and pushes away Maia's leg!
Chael Sonnen is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Sonnen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Demian Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Maia! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Maia has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 1:32 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/36 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Demian needs work. Work on the man, xx - Camp Cannon. Fuck.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sonnen jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia rolls and he's now on half guard over Chael Sonnen. Nice reversal.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Demian Maia in closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Sonnen doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia pushes Chael Sonnen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chael Sonnen struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sonnen
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sonnen
Demian Maia tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sonnen
Maia is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Demian Maia...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Chael Sonnen, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Chael Sonnen doesn't let Demian Maia get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen is in Maia open guard now
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen 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
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Maia's head!
The punches go wide.
Sonnen misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sonnen's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Maia.
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia launches a knee towards Chael Sonnen's left tight
Sonnen struggles and blocks the impact.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Chael Sonnen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Maia now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Sonnen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Maia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
glances off Maia.
Crushing shot to Maia's body! He's holding his side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sonnen launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maia stops that one with his ribs!
Demian Maia launches a body shot
Sonnen dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Maia has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Chael Sonnen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Maia
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Maia
Sonnen sits over his knees and pushes away Maia's leg!
Chael Sonnen is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Demian Maia
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Sonnen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Demian Maia
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Maia! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Maia has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 1:32 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/36 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Demian needs work. Work on the man, xx - Camp Cannon. Fuck.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!