Post by The Sandmen on Oct 30, 2018 8:59:37 GMT -5
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Nate Marquardt looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Marquardt shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to get his arm under Nate Marquardt's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nate Marquardt's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt easily defends the attempt.
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Nate Marquardt fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nate Marquardt goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Marquardt only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nate Marquardt tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Marquardt to pull guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Demian Maia is in Marquardt open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Marquardt is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt 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!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nate Marquardt breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demian Maia holds Nate Marquardt and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Marquardt!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Marquardt against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt launches a knee!
Maia blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Marquardt is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Nate Marquardt launches a knee while holding Maia's in a double underhooks...
Demian Maia pushes Nate Marquardt and that knee goes nowhere!
Marquardt is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Nate Marquardt in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Marquardt spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Marquardt is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Marquardt moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Maia easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Marquardt's chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
Demian Maia doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marquardt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Marquardt ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Marquardt can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Marquardt fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Maia misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Maia put Nate Marquardt in closed guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Marquardt moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Nate Marquardt! He is reversed and nor Demian Maia is on half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to free his leg...
Marquardt rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
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 2:15 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Marquardt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Marquardt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Marquardt grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Nate Marquardt is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Marquardt stops that one with his ribs!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia pushes Marquardt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maia who is in full mount! Marquardt is in trouble now!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Deep breaths from Nate Marquardt who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Marquardt's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Marquardt struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Marquardt hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Demian Maia.
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Round 3
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Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Marquardt is taking the best of the fight.
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nate Marquardt. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Marquardt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demian Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Demian Maia pushes Marquardt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt takes a break to breathe while holding Demian Maia.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt goes down.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Marquardt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maia looks to work from half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Marquardt's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Marquardt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Marquardt struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Marquardt blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He succeeds!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Nate Marquardt passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia catch Nate Marquardt's right arm and tries a kimura
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to escape from the full mount...
Marquardt struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Marquardt's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Marquardt's eyes...
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Marquardt hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
Marquardt's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Marquardt is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Maia creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt lifts his opponent off the ground!
Maia struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Marquardt misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marquardt launches a few hard punches to Demian Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia pushes away Marquardt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Marquardt stumbles backwards and Demian Maia circles to get the center of the cage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 4
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Marquardt grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Nate Marquardt is unable to take him down
Maia launches a kick
Marquardt checks it and keeps distance.
Demian Maia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Maia is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Maia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Marquardt.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia goes for an armbar!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Maia is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Marquardt Hyper-extended his arm
Nate Marquardt taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Maia 2.0 gets some pretty straightforward destruction going on in this one.
Nate Marquardt looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Nate Marquardt jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Nate Marquardt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Marquardt shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to get his arm under Nate Marquardt's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nate Marquardt's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt easily defends the attempt.
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Nate Marquardt fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nate Marquardt goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Marquardt only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nate Marquardt tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Marquardt to pull guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Marquardt's guard...
Demian Maia is in Marquardt open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Marquardt is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt 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!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Nate Marquardt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nate Marquardt breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Marquardt to fight back!
Marquardt use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demian Maia holds Nate Marquardt and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Marquardt!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Marquardt against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt launches a knee!
Maia blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Marquardt is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Nate Marquardt launches a knee while holding Maia's in a double underhooks...
Demian Maia pushes Nate Marquardt and that knee goes nowhere!
Marquardt is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Nate Marquardt in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Marquardt spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Marquardt is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Marquardt moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Maia easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Marquardt clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Marquardt's chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Marquardt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Marquardt moves forward looking for some action
Demian Maia doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marquardt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Marquardt ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nate Marquardt can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Marquardt fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Maia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Maia misses a step and Nate Marquardt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Marquardt overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Marquardt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Nate Marquardt is on half guard!
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Maia put Nate Marquardt in closed guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Nate Marquardt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Marquardt moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Nate Marquardt gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He is not able to do it
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Nate Marquardt! He is reversed and nor Demian Maia is on half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to free his leg...
Marquardt rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
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 2:15 in the 2 round
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia fakes a punch and launches himself over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Marquardt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Marquardt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Nate Marquardt tries to take advantage...
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Marquardt grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Nate Marquardt is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Marquardt stops that one with his ribs!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to pass Nate Marquardt's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia pushes Marquardt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maia who is in full mount! Marquardt is in trouble now!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Deep breaths from Nate Marquardt who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Marquardt's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Marquardt struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Marquardt hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Demian Maia.
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Round 3
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Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Marquardt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Maia is in closed guard... Marquardt 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 Marquardt
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Marquardt is taking the best of the fight.
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Marquardt
Marquardt tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nate Marquardt. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Marquardt tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demian Maia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Marquardt embrace and tries to move away...
Nate Marquardt pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Marquardt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demian Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Demian Maia pushes Marquardt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Marquardt takes a break to breathe while holding Demian Maia.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Marquardt goes down.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Marquardt
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Marquardt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maia looks to work from half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Marquardt's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Marquardt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Marquardt struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Marquardt blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
Nate Marquardt is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Marquardt
He succeeds!
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Nate Marquardt tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Nate Marquardt passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Marquardt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nate Marquardt is in closed guard over Maia
Marquardt is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Marquardt!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt 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 Maia's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia catch Nate Marquardt's right arm and tries a kimura
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Nate Marquardt holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demian Maia controls the situation despite Nate Marquardt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Nate Marquardt tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Marquardt tries to escape from the full mount...
Marquardt struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Marquardt's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Marquardt's eyes...
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Marquardt hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia launches a few punches to Marquardt's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Marquardt tries to cover his face,
Marquardt's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Nate Marquardt is in side mount over Demian Maia
Marquardt is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nate Marquardt looks to pass to mount...
Maia creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Marquardt lifts his opponent off the ground!
Maia struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Marquardt misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to grapple
He puts Marquardt in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marquardt launches a few hard punches to Demian Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia pushes away Marquardt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Marquardt stumbles backwards and Demian Maia circles to get the center of the cage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 4
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Marquardt grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Nate Marquardt is unable to take him down
Maia launches a kick
Marquardt checks it and keeps distance.
Demian Maia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Maia is holding Nate Marquardt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Marquardt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Nate Marquardt
Demian Maia looks to pass to mount...
Maia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Marquardt.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Nate Marquardt
Maia goes for an armbar!
Marquardt struggles to free himself
Maia is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Marquardt Hyper-extended his arm
Nate Marquardt taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Armbar) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Statistics: Nate Marquardt
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Maia 2.0 gets some pretty straightforward destruction going on in this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!