Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2021 17:05:24 GMT -5
Demian Maia is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Josh Koscheck raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Maia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Koscheck's neck!
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Koscheck's neck!
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck 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.
Demian Maia gets ahold of Josh Koscheck's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
That Flying Omoplata looks tight...
Demian Maia cannot lock it up. Josh Koscheck smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Demian Maia remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Koscheck moves backwards and gestures for Demian Maia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 Koscheck
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Maia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Koscheck cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maia's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right cheek
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and advance towards Maia trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Demian Maia lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Koscheck is in open guard over Maia now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Demian Maia for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Koscheck who is in full mount! Maia is in trouble now!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck storms over Maia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Maia's face with his elbows!
Maia's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Body shots by Josh Koscheck
Solid blows to Maia's abdomen.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck circles around Maia
Koscheck is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Koscheck with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maia
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demian Maia
well done Maia falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Koscheck dodges that
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Maia's face!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Maia is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Mouth
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Maia
Koscheck knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Demian Maia is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Maia laying flat on the mat!
Maia's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Maia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 1:31 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 37/51 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 444 s
I thought these guys fought IRL, but a few seconds of "research" indicated that they did not. Also, did you guys remember Koscheck fought in Bellator? He died to a no-name, then retired. Everyone wanted the Daley rematch, since both worked for Bellator at the time, but that shit never happened and fans were left with sad fight-blueballs.
Josh Koscheck raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck tries to open up Demian Maia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Maia in the side of the head
Maia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Koscheck's neck!
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia sits up and gets an arm around Koscheck's neck!
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia back to the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Demian Maia tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Koscheck
Maia is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck 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.
Demian Maia gets ahold of Josh Koscheck's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Koscheck Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Koscheck's eyes...
That Flying Omoplata looks tight...
Demian Maia cannot lock it up. Josh Koscheck smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Demian Maia remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Koscheck moves backwards and gestures for Demian Maia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Koscheck pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 Koscheck
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Koscheck
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demian Maia! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Demian Maia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Maia attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Maia quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Maia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Koscheck cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maia's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demian Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maia's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right cheek
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and advance towards Maia trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Demian Maia lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia didn't see that coming. Koscheck is in open guard over Maia now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Demian Maia for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Koscheck time to recover. Josh Koscheck seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Maia seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Maia's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Demian Maia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maia's face with those brutal elbows! Maia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Demian Maia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Koscheck who is in full mount! Maia is in trouble now!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck storms over Maia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Maia's face with his elbows!
Maia's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Body shots by Josh Koscheck
Solid blows to Maia's abdomen.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck circles around Maia
Koscheck is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Josh Koscheck was tooling Demian Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demian Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Koscheck with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Demian Maia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Demian Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maia
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demian Maia
well done Maia falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Maia tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Koscheck dodges that
Koscheck is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Maia's face!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Maia
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Maia is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Mouth
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Maia staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Maia
Koscheck knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Demian Maia is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Maia laying flat on the mat!
Maia's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Maia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 1:31 Round 3
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 37/51 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 444 s
I thought these guys fought IRL, but a few seconds of "research" indicated that they did not. Also, did you guys remember Koscheck fought in Bellator? He died to a no-name, then retired. Everyone wanted the Daley rematch, since both worked for Bellator at the time, but that shit never happened and fans were left with sad fight-blueballs.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!