Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 16:08:40 GMT -5
Pat Miletich looks very relaxed.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Miletich and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Stand up! This is what Maia's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Pat Miletich's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Miletich works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to improve position.
Miletich adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
1:24 Round 1 and Maia is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Demian Maia is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia is in Miletich open guard now
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Miletich struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Demian Maia isolates Pat Miletich's right arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Miletich breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Terrible one sided match... Miletich was not ready to fight a fighter of Demian Maia caliber.
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Miletich breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Demian Maia looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Demian Maia rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Demian Maia rolls over himself and stands up while Pat Miletich rolls on his back.
Maia is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia creates space and allows Pat Miletich to stand up.
Miletich climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Miletich breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia isolates Pat Miletich's right arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich 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 half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia hooks Miletich's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demian Maia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia pushes Pat Miletich against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pat Miletich struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Pat Miletich was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Maia tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
Pat Miletich doesn't allow Demian Maia to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Demian Maia rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miletich's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Miletich is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich looks to mount Demian Maia...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Pat Miletich doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miletich studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Demian Maia breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia is in Miletich open guard now
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
Pat Miletich positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Pat Miletich is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Maia's ribs
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Miletich fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Miletich won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maia is locking that armbar...
Pat Miletich lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Pat Miletich is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Pat Miletich lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Pat Miletich is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks those punches
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Maia seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miletich spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miletich is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Miletich cartwheels towards Maia!
Maia fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Pat Miletich with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Miletich steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
Miletich leans out of the way.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Maia to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Maia is clinching with Miletich.
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Miletich manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia tries to breaks Pat Miletich's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maia launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Miletich's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia pushes down Pat Miletich and tries to pull guard
Miletich breaks the lock and Demian Maia falls to the ground!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Pat Miletich away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Miletich is in open guard over Maia now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Maia launches a punch that misses Pat Miletich's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Demian Maia holds his head while in north-south position... Demian Maia closes a strong lock around Miletich's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Crippling lock!
Miletich's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miletich struggles to free himself
Miletich rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia rolls and he's now on half guard over Pat Miletich. Nice reversal.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Maia tries to free his leg...
Miletich doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia was tooling Pat Miletich for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pat Miletich lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Maia struggles to free himself
Maia breaks the lock.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Miletich blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Miletich shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia pushes Pat Miletich forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miletich steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Pat Miletich pushes Demian Maia down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich catch Demian Maia's right arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Miletich knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia throws a body kick.
Blocked by Miletich.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Pat Miletich who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maia gets hold of a leg and trips Miletich to the mat!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia hooks Miletich's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich postures up and breaks the triangle.
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries a middle kick
Pat Miletich blocks and steps away.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
Winner is Demian Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 14/9 (156%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
I thought we were going to have to Draw and rematch this one again. It was close. Again. But Maia did a little bit more than Pat and boom - no more rematch is necessary, boiiii.
Demian Maia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Miletich and Maia move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Stand up! This is what Maia's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia passes his leg around Pat Miletich's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Miletich works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to improve position.
Miletich adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
1:24 Round 1 and Maia is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Demian Maia is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia is in Miletich open guard now
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Miletich struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Demian Maia isolates Pat Miletich's right arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maia's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Miletich breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Terrible one sided match... Miletich was not ready to fight a fighter of Demian Maia caliber.
Maia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Miletich breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Demian Maia looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Demian Maia rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Demian Maia rolls over himself and stands up while Pat Miletich rolls on his back.
Maia is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia creates space and allows Pat Miletich to stand up.
Miletich climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Miletich breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia isolates Pat Miletich's right arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich 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 half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia hooks Miletich's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demian Maia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miletich is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia pushes Pat Miletich against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pat Miletich struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put Maia in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Maia spins out, but Pat Miletich was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Maia tries to break the lock slamming Pat Miletich against the mat!
Pat Miletich doesn't allow Demian Maia to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Maia is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich rolls over himself and stands up while Demian Maia rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miletich is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miletich's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Maia
Miletich is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich breaks the closed guard of Demian Maia and moves to half guard
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich looks to mount Demian Maia...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Pat Miletich doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich suddenly holds Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Pat Miletich!
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miletich studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Demian Maia breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia is in Miletich open guard now
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Miletich
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Maia
Pat Miletich positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Pat Miletich is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Maia's ribs
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Pat Miletich isolates Demian Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Demian Maia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Miletich fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demian Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Miletich won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maia is locking that armbar...
Pat Miletich lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Pat Miletich is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Pat Miletich lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Pat Miletich is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich isolates Demian Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Demian Maia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks those punches
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Demian Maia jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Maia seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miletich spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miletich is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Pat Miletich is on his feet again.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Miletich cartwheels towards Maia!
Maia fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Pat Miletich with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Miletich steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
Miletich leans out of the way.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia launches an up-kick intended for Pat Miletich's head...
It lands flush with Pat Miletich's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Maia to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Maia is clinching with Miletich.
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Miletich manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia tries to breaks Pat Miletich's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maia launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Miletich's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia pushes down Pat Miletich and tries to pull guard
Miletich breaks the lock and Demian Maia falls to the ground!
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Demian Maia kicks his legs trying to keep Pat Miletich away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miletich is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Miletich is in open guard over Maia now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Demian Maia jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Maia launches a punch that misses Pat Miletich's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Demian Maia holds his head while in north-south position... Demian Maia closes a strong lock around Miletich's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Crippling lock!
Miletich's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miletich struggles to free himself
Miletich rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich looks to mount Demian Maia...
Demian Maia sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia rolls and he's now on half guard over Pat Miletich. Nice reversal.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Maia tries to free his leg...
Miletich doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Maia is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Miletich misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia was tooling Pat Miletich for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pat Miletich lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maia tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Maia struggles to free himself
Maia breaks the lock.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Miletich blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Miletich shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia pushes Pat Miletich forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miletich steps backwards away from Demian Maia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich holds Demian Maia's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Maia is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Pat Miletich pushes Demian Maia down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich catch Demian Maia's right arm and tries a kimura
Demian Maia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Miletich knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Miletich is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia throws a body kick.
Blocked by Miletich.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Pat Miletich who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Maia gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maia gets hold of a leg and trips Miletich to the mat!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Miletich
Demian Maia tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Miletich
Demian Maia hooks Miletich's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich postures up and breaks the triangle.
Maia misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Demian Maia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries a middle kick
Pat Miletich blocks and steps away.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
Winner is Demian Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 14/9 (156%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
I thought we were going to have to Draw and rematch this one again. It was close. Again. But Maia did a little bit more than Pat and boom - no more rematch is necessary, boiiii.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!