Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2019 23:25:45 GMT -5
Jennifer Maia glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Daly while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
Some counter punches against Jennifer Maia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Daly launches a few hard punches to Jennifer Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aisling Daly shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Daly into her guard.
Aisling Daly is in closed guard over Maia
Daly is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Aisling Daly!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Aisling Daly efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia catch Aisling Daly's right arm and tries a kimura
Aisling Daly holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Jennifer Maia throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Daly breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Jennifer Maia takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Aisling Daly shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Aisling Daly breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jennifer Maia work her BJJ game.
Maia is moving on the ground...
Daly tries to counter Maia's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Aisling Daly efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls Aisling Daly to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Maia is in rear mount over Daly
Daly has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Daly control.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Daly rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Aisling Daly isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Daly's guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Aisling Daly throws up a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Aisling Daly attempts to move to full guard
Aisling Daly manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Maia tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Maia sits over her knees and pushes away Daly's leg!
Jennifer Maia is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Aisling Daly tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jennifer Maia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Maia!
Daly stumbles backwards after that one!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Aisling Daly, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Aisling Daly
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Daly!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aisling Daly!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Aisling Daly
tags Maia.
Aisling Daly moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maia pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Aisling Daly attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
Maia launches a furious low kick!
Daly receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Aisling Daly goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Daly seems staggered and Jennifer Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Maia launches a kick
Daly checks it and keeps distance.
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Daly tries to take Jennifer Maia down... Maia stumbles backwards and Aisling Daly launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Maia's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daly launches a few hard punches to Jennifer Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daly takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Aisling Daly's leg.
Low kick by Aisling Daly to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly ducks under...
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Jennifer Maia is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Daly and pushes her away!
Daly steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Daly's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Quick hook by Aisling Daly
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
Daly is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Daly studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Daly looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Maia's punches
Daly measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Daly launches a kick
but Jennifer Maia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aisling Daly paws at Maia.
Maia answers with solid punches!
Maia is holding Aisling Daly's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Aisling Daly loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Nice beating Aisling Daly has received.
Aisling Daly attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia 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.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Daly.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Maia goes to the body...
She punishes Daly's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aisling Daly is measuring Maia with her jab.
Maia isn't fazed.
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Daly ribs hard
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
that visibly pains Daly.
Jennifer Maia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nice punches from Jennifer Maia.
Daly staggers backwards. Maia wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Aisling Daly's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jennifer Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Aisling Daly's Left cheek
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Jennifer Maia is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Aisling Daly's guard...
Jennifer Maia is in Daly open guard now
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Aisling Daly launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Maia uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Daly is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Maia is in closed guard... Daly tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Aisling Daly and moves to half guard
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Daly's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Daly moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jennifer Maia breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Jennifer Maia is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Maia is standing while Daly is on the ground on her back
Aisling Daly doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Aisling Daly is standing now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Maia.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Nice beating Jennifer Maia has received.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Jennifer Maia tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Daly steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Daly may be in trouble!
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Aisling Daly...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia has seen better days.
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aisling Daly pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Aisling Daly
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Daly grab one of Jennifer Maia's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Maia done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Daly!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Daly against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Maia pushes away Daly trying to keep the fight at striking range
Daly stumbles backwards and Jennifer Maia circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia attempts to cut off Daly with punches
Daly reels from the strikes.
Aisling Daly is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia steps forward
Daly feints.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia tries a middle kick
Daly blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Daly moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Maia tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia launches a body shot
Daly evades.
Shovel hook by Aisling Daly
goes nowhere.
A high kick from Aisling Daly
misses badly. Daly slips and falls!
Maia is standing while Daly is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Maia creates space and allows Aisling Daly to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Aisling Daly is standing now.
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Daly moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Maia and Daly circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
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Round 5
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Aisling Daly tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly moves on the ground
Daly cannot take advantage in the ground
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Daly's ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks Aisling Daly's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Aisling Daly work her BJJ game.
Daly tries to open up Jennifer Maia's defense faking a few punches.
Jennifer Maia wraps her arms around Daly's arms and counters the punches.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Aisling Daly tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Daly struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Daly is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Jennifer Maia is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Daly and pushes her away!
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
that visibly pains Daly.
Daly hyper-extended her left leg
Aisling Daly attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Maia is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aisling Daly just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aisling Daly embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
Aisling Daly tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Daly fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maia sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Aisling Daly's leg.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aisling Daly goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Daly seems staggered and Jennifer Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia steps backwards away from Aisling Daly. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Aisling Daly's Right cheek
Maia steps backwards away from Aisling Daly. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Daly jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maia sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 51/70 (73%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Aisling Daly
Punches 16/51 (31%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 2/17 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Close fight. Daly became exhausted and her offense stopped. She needs conditioning, yo.
Ferocious staredown by Daly while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
Some counter punches against Jennifer Maia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Daly launches a few hard punches to Jennifer Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aisling Daly shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Daly into her guard.
Aisling Daly is in closed guard over Maia
Daly is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Aisling Daly!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Aisling Daly efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia catch Aisling Daly's right arm and tries a kimura
Aisling Daly holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Jennifer Maia throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Daly breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Jennifer Maia takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Aisling Daly shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Aisling Daly breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jennifer Maia work her BJJ game.
Maia is moving on the ground...
Daly tries to counter Maia's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Aisling Daly efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls Aisling Daly to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Maia is in rear mount over Daly
Daly has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Daly control.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Daly rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Aisling Daly isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Daly's guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Aisling Daly throws up a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Aisling Daly attempts to move to full guard
Aisling Daly manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Maia tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Daly
Maia sits over her knees and pushes away Daly's leg!
Jennifer Maia is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Aisling Daly tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jennifer Maia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Maia!
Daly stumbles backwards after that one!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Aisling Daly, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Aisling Daly
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Daly!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aisling Daly!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Aisling Daly
tags Maia.
Aisling Daly moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maia pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Aisling Daly attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
Maia launches a furious low kick!
Daly receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Aisling Daly goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Daly seems staggered and Jennifer Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Maia launches a kick
Daly checks it and keeps distance.
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Daly tries to take Jennifer Maia down... Maia stumbles backwards and Aisling Daly launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Maia's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daly launches a few hard punches to Jennifer Maia's ribs!
Maia struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daly takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Aisling Daly's leg.
Low kick by Aisling Daly to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly ducks under...
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Jennifer Maia is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Daly and pushes her away!
Daly steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Daly's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Quick hook by Aisling Daly
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
Daly is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Daly studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Daly looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Maia's punches
Daly measures the resilience of Maia's chin with an uppercut while Maia lands some great crosses.
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Daly launches a kick
but Jennifer Maia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aisling Daly paws at Maia.
Maia answers with solid punches!
Maia is holding Aisling Daly's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Aisling Daly loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Nice beating Aisling Daly has received.
Aisling Daly attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia 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.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Daly.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Maia goes to the body...
She punishes Daly's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aisling Daly is measuring Maia with her jab.
Maia isn't fazed.
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Daly ribs hard
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
that visibly pains Daly.
Jennifer Maia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nice punches from Jennifer Maia.
Daly staggers backwards. Maia wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Aisling Daly's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jennifer Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Aisling Daly's Left cheek
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Jennifer Maia is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Aisling Daly's guard...
Jennifer Maia is in Daly open guard now
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Aisling Daly launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Maia uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Daly
Daly tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Daly is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Maia is in closed guard... Daly tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Aisling Daly and moves to half guard
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Aisling Daly
Aisling Daly attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Daly's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Aisling Daly tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Daly to pull guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Daly
Daly moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jennifer Maia breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Jennifer Maia is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Maia is standing while Daly is on the ground on her back
Aisling Daly doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Aisling Daly is standing now.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Maia.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Nice beating Jennifer Maia has received.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
Daly clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Jennifer Maia tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Daly steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Daly may be in trouble!
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Aisling Daly...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia has seen better days.
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aisling Daly pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Aisling Daly
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Daly grab one of Jennifer Maia's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Maia done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Daly!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Daly against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Maia pushes away Daly trying to keep the fight at striking range
Daly stumbles backwards and Jennifer Maia circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia attempts to cut off Daly with punches
Daly reels from the strikes.
Aisling Daly is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Daly is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Aisling Daly
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia steps forward
Daly feints.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia tries a middle kick
Daly blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Daly moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aisling Daly takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Maia tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia launches a body shot
Daly evades.
Shovel hook by Aisling Daly
goes nowhere.
A high kick from Aisling Daly
misses badly. Daly slips and falls!
Maia is standing while Daly is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Maia creates space and allows Aisling Daly to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Aisling Daly is standing now.
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Daly moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Maia and Daly circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
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Round 5
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Aisling Daly tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly moves on the ground
Daly cannot take advantage in the ground
Aisling Daly gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Daly's ribs.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Daly is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks Aisling Daly's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Aisling Daly work her BJJ game.
Daly tries to open up Jennifer Maia's defense faking a few punches.
Jennifer Maia wraps her arms around Daly's arms and counters the punches.
Aisling Daly is in open guard over Maia
Aisling Daly tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Daly misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Daly struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Daly is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Aisling Daly and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Daly grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Aisling Daly is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Jennifer Maia is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Daly and pushes her away!
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
that visibly pains Daly.
Daly hyper-extended her left leg
Aisling Daly attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Maia is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aisling Daly just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Aisling Daly tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aisling Daly embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
Aisling Daly tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Daly fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maia sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Aisling Daly attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia avoids getting cornered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Maia
that lands on Aisling Daly's leg.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aisling Daly goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Daly seems staggered and Jennifer Maia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia steps backwards away from Aisling Daly. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Daly pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Daly is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Aisling Daly's Right cheek
Maia steps backwards away from Aisling Daly. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Daly is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Aisling Daly moves forward and launches a low kick.
Maia blocks that.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Daly jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maia sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 51/70 (73%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Aisling Daly
Punches 16/51 (31%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 2/17 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Close fight. Daly became exhausted and her offense stopped. She needs conditioning, yo.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!