Post by The Sandmen on Jun 3, 2018 23:06:09 GMT -5
Demian Maia looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Robert Whittaker is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Robert Whittaker tries a high kick!
Maia was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Whittaker looks to be in very good shape.
Robert Whittaker tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Maia
Robert Whittaker hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Whittaker away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Robert Whittaker work his BJJ game.
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Maia is in open guard over Whittaker... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Whittaker 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Whittaker gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Robert Whittaker. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Robert Whittaker
that forces Maia to try and defend better.
Maia's Mouth is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Whittaker.
Incredible high kick!
Maia is worried!
That punishment by Robert Whittaker has left Maia staggered! Robert Whittaker should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Robert Whittaker goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Whittaker moves on the ground
Robert Whittaker moves to side mount
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Robert Whittaker tries a kimura
Maia breaks the lock.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Robert Whittaker looks to pass to mount...
Whittaker slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Whittaker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Whittaker catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Whittaker goes for an armbar!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and pushes away Robert Whittaker, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maia Hyper-extended his left arm
Maia moves to shoot
but Robert Whittaker delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Oh! Down goes Maia! Robert Whittaker knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Robert Whittaker really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Robert Whittaker by KO (Knee) at 2:05 Round 2
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Robert Whittaker is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Robert Whittaker!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Robert Whittaker tries a high kick!
Maia was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Whittaker looks to be in very good shape.
Robert Whittaker tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Maia
Robert Whittaker hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Whittaker away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Robert Whittaker work his BJJ game.
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Whittaker throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Whittaker
Maia is in open guard over Whittaker... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Whittaker 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Whittaker gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Whittaker's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Whittaker is taking this opportunity to rest.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He is not able to do it
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Robert Whittaker. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Robert Whittaker
that forces Maia to try and defend better.
Maia's Mouth is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Whittaker.
Incredible high kick!
Maia is worried!
That punishment by Robert Whittaker has left Maia staggered! Robert Whittaker should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Robert Whittaker goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Maia
Robert Whittaker seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Whittaker moves on the ground
Robert Whittaker moves to side mount
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Robert Whittaker tries a kimura
Maia breaks the lock.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Demian Maia
Robert Whittaker looks to pass to mount...
Whittaker slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Whittaker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robert Whittaker throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Maia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Whittaker catch Demian Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Demian Maia
Whittaker goes for an armbar!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and pushes away Robert Whittaker, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Robert Whittaker jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Robert Whittaker runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maia Hyper-extended his left arm
Maia moves to shoot
but Robert Whittaker delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Oh! Down goes Maia! Robert Whittaker knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Robert Whittaker really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Robert Whittaker by KO (Knee) at 2:05 Round 2
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!