Post by The Sandmen on Oct 15, 2020 14:26:10 GMT -5
Demian Maia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Thiago Alves looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Maia and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alves struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Thiago Alves
whizzes past Maia.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Good leg kicks from Thiago Alves.
Maia winces a bit.
Maia hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Maia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Maia misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
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.
Maia wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia moves forward and holds Alves
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Alves's groin!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
Maia fails to take Alves down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia fakes a punch to Thiago Alves ribs and the tries to trip him
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Maia is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia was tooling Thiago Alves for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Thiago Alves lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Maia's moves.
The 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves is swinging for the fences!
Maia backpedals and creates space. Thiago Alves is asking him if he is going to fight!
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 2
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Maia attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) is cheering him!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maia is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Alves breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Maia sits over his knees and pushes away Alves's leg!
Alves closes his legs around Demian Maia's leg. Maia is not able to move away now!
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Alves breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Alves wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alves's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Maia is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Thiago Alves spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 3
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Alves moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Demian Maia checks the kick.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Demian Maia
that forces Alves to try and defend better.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maia jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Demian Maia is able to get half guard here.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Demian Maia slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Demian Maia's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Demian Maia slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pulls down on Demian Maia's hand and staves off danger
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Alves control.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Alves's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Alves locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Thiago Alves lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Thiago Alves is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Alves tries to break the lock slamming Demian Maia against the mat!
Demian Maia doesn't allow Thiago Alves to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
That Triangle from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Thiago Alves lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Thiago Alves is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
Maia is locking that Triangle...
Thiago Alves loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Triangle) at 2:09 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Maia gets them done.
Thiago Alves looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Maia and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alves struggles... Demian Maia is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Thiago Alves
whizzes past Maia.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Good leg kicks from Thiago Alves.
Maia winces a bit.
Maia hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demian Maia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Maia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Alves tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Alves's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Maia misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
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.
Maia wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia moves forward and holds Alves
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Alves's groin!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demian Maia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Thiago Alves
Maia fails to take Alves down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Demian Maia fakes a punch to Thiago Alves ribs and the tries to trip him
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Maia is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia was tooling Thiago Alves for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Thiago Alves lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Maia is in open guard over Alves... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alves rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Maia's moves.
The 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves is swinging for the fences!
Maia backpedals and creates space. Thiago Alves is asking him if he is going to fight!
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 2
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Maia attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Not a desiderable position that Maia is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) is cheering him!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maia is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Alves breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Maia sits over his knees and pushes away Alves's leg!
Alves closes his legs around Demian Maia's leg. Maia is not able to move away now!
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Alves breaks free.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Alves wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alves's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to turn away and scramble out. Demian Maia takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Maia is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Thiago Alves spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves 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 Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Alves
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves 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.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Demian Maia.
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Round 3
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Alves moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Demian Maia checks the kick.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Demian Maia
that forces Alves to try and defend better.
Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Alves
Demian Maia pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maia jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Demian Maia is able to get half guard here.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Maia tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Demian Maia slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Demian Maia's arm over his chin.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Demian Maia slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pulls down on Demian Maia's hand and staves off danger
Maia is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Maia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under Alves control.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Alves's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Maia is locking that Armbar...
Alves locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Demian Maia unil he can pull his arm free! Maia lost his dominant position.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Thiago Alves lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Thiago Alves is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Alves tries to break the lock slamming Demian Maia against the mat!
Demian Maia doesn't allow Thiago Alves to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
That Triangle from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Thiago Alves lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demian Maia doesn't break the lock and Thiago Alves is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Alves's eyes...
Maia is locking that Triangle...
Thiago Alves loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Triangle) at 2:09 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Maia gets them done.