Post by The Sandmen on Jan 3, 2020 23:25:40 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba 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.
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Maia is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sakuraba and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba is not able to stop Sakuraba ground skills and Demian Maia moves to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba falls hard on the mat with Demian Maia on top of him
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Maia is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks Demian Maia's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kazushi Sakuraba spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba opts to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Maia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. Maia is unable to cover himself now!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Sakuraba cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sakuraba moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sakuraba is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia hooks Sakuraba's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
Maia anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Maia swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Kazushi Sakuraba's head!
Sakuraba struggles to free himself
Sakuraba struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Maia doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
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 3
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Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Demian Maia tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demian Maia who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Maia's back to the fence, without delay Sakuraba charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Maia will be sent flying
Demian Maia pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Maia scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia hooks Sakuraba's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sakuraba struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Demian Maia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tremendous strikes from Sakuraba!
Maia blocks with confidence
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demian Maia
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Maia
Demian Maia stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Maia open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
Maia adjusts and closes his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Maia's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Demian Maia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
You can see Maia's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sakuraba throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demian Maia!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Demian Maia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Demian Maia tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Demian Maia wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Maia open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Sakuraba works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demian Maia, who is barely covering up!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demian Maia shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Maia Hyper-extended his left arm
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Demian Maia breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Demian Maia's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Maia taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 12/23 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Submitting Maia, big feather in cap!
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Maia is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sakuraba and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sakuraba doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Demian Maia breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Kazushi Sakuraba put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba is not able to stop Sakuraba ground skills and Demian Maia moves to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Maia
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kazushi Sakuraba falls hard on the mat with Demian Maia on top of him
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demian Maia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Maia is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks Demian Maia's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Kazushi Sakuraba spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Demian Maia slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demian Maia slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Maia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba opts to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Maia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. Maia is unable to cover himself now!
Maia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba decides to jump inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Sakuraba cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sakuraba moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sakuraba is holding Demian Maia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sakuraba is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Maia's cheek from the guard.
Demian Maia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Sakuraba breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Sakuraba
Demian Maia hooks Sakuraba's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
Maia anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Maia swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Kazushi Sakuraba's head!
Sakuraba struggles to free himself
Sakuraba struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Maia doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
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 3
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Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sakuraba with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Demian Maia tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demian Maia who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Maia's back to the fence, without delay Sakuraba charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Maia will be sent flying
Demian Maia pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demian Maia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia shoots and grab Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Maia scoop up Kazushi Sakuraba's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Sakuraba to the mat
Demian Maia is in open guard over Sakuraba
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Demian Maia hooks Sakuraba's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sakuraba struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maia misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Demian Maia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! Maia doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Demian Maia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tremendous strikes from Sakuraba!
Maia blocks with confidence
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demian Maia
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Maia
Demian Maia stops him from throwing strikes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Maia open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Nose
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Maia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right eye
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
Maia adjusts and closes his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Maia's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Demian Maia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
You can see Maia's blood making stains in the mat.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Ashburton Grove (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sakuraba throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demian Maia!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Demian Maia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Maia!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Demian Maia tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Demian Maia wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Maia
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Demian Maia's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Maia open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Sakuraba works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is a bloody mess!
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demian Maia, who is barely covering up!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Maia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Demian Maia
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demian Maia.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia doesn't stop bleeding.
Kazushi Sakuraba aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Maia has a small cut in his Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demian Maia shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Maia Hyper-extended his left arm
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Maia struggles to free himself
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Demian Maia breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Demian Maia
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Demian Maia's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Maia taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 12/23 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Submitting Maia, big feather in cap!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!