Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2021 20:55:28 GMT -5
Johny Hendricks doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Johny Hendricks throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Maia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 Hendricks
Hendricks works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
That hit Maia who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
As the fight continues it seems that Johny Hendricks is taking the best of the fight.
Hendricks 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.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks 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.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hendricks leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hendricks leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Hendricks shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hendricks pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Maia shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maia tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hendricks spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hendricks is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hendricks is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to improve position.
Hendricks adjusts and closes his guard.
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Hendricks's face
Hendricks shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Hendricks knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Johny Hendricks to fight back!
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Johny Hendricks caliber.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Johny Hendricks didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Hendricks, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Johny Hendricks sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Johny Hendricks to fight back!
Johny Hendricks overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Maia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Maia is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Johny Hendricks
that stun Maia.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Johny Hendricks takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Maia launches a kick
Hendricks checks it and keeps distance.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Mouth
Hendricks decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hendricks moves back and takes a deep breath.
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks has found an opening in the defense of Maia, launching a big hook
Demian Maia steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demian Maia!
Hendricks ducks under...
Johny Hendricks tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Demian Maia throws a combo
Johny Hendricks ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Maia swings again, only to get countered once more! Maia is looking bad here!
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hendricks won't budge, forcing Maia to pull guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hendricks blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Johny Hendricks tries to take advantage...
Johny Hendricks tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Johny Hendricks's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Hendricks is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Johny Hendricks uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hendricks is trying to counter now!
Hendricks tries to escape from closed guard...
Hendricks struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks 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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks looks to be in very good shape.
Hendricks sits over his knees and pushes away Maia's leg!
Maia closes his legs around Johny Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is not able to move away now!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Johny Hendricks aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Johny Hendricks tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Demian Maia
Johny Hendricks wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Johny Hendricks can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Hendricks misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia attempts to trap Johny Hendricks in his guard.
Johny Hendricks 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.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hendricks goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Johny Hendricks's guard...
Hendricks doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Johny Hendricks tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Johny Hendricks looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Johny Hendricks.
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Round 3
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Maia is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
As the fight continues it seems that Demian Maia is taking the best of the fight.
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Hendricks is connecting with a few punches
Demian Maia tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Hendricks struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Johny Hendricks circles around Maia
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks chases Maia and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Maia steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Maia crumples to the mat and Hendricks moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Johny Hendricks by KO (Punches) at 1:38 Round 3
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 400 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 400 s
Mama had no luck doing Maia things. Johny did punchy things and those worked well for him, on account of he thinks he is a truck for some reason.
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.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Johny Hendricks throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Maia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 Hendricks
Hendricks works on the ground with his fingers over Maia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
That hit Maia who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
As the fight continues it seems that Johny Hendricks is taking the best of the fight.
Hendricks 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.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maia's ribs.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Hendricks 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.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hendricks leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hendricks leans and gets Demian Maia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Hendricks shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hendricks pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Maia shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maia tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Hendricks
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hendricks spins out, but Demian Maia was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hendricks is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hendricks is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Maia tries to improve position.
Hendricks adjusts and closes his guard.
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Johny Hendricks who tries a hammer punch to Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks those punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Hendricks's face
Hendricks shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll on the ground...
Hendricks knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Johny Hendricks to fight back!
Hendricks tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Maia struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Johny Hendricks caliber.
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Johny Hendricks didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Hendricks, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Johny Hendricks sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Johny Hendricks to fight back!
Johny Hendricks overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Maia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Maia is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks shows great balance while pushing away Demian Maia
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Johny Hendricks
that stun Maia.
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Johny Hendricks takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Maia launches a kick
Hendricks checks it and keeps distance.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Mouth
Hendricks decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hendricks moves back and takes a deep breath.
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks has found an opening in the defense of Maia, launching a big hook
Demian Maia steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demian Maia!
Hendricks ducks under...
Johny Hendricks tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Demian Maia throws a combo
Johny Hendricks ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Maia swings again, only to get countered once more! Maia is looking bad here!
Maia's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hendricks won't budge, forcing Maia to pull guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hendricks blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Johny Hendricks tries to take advantage...
Johny Hendricks tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia holds Johny Hendricks's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Johny Hendricks is in closed guard over Maia
Hendricks is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Johny Hendricks uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hendricks is trying to counter now!
Hendricks tries to escape from closed guard...
Hendricks struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks 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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks looks to be in very good shape.
Hendricks sits over his knees and pushes away Maia's leg!
Maia closes his legs around Johny Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is not able to move away now!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Johny Hendricks aggressively and repeatedly punches Maia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Johny Hendricks tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Demian Maia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Demian Maia attempts to move to full guard
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Johny Hendricks is in half guard over Maia
Hendricks tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Johny Hendricks is in side mount over Demian Maia
Johny Hendricks wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Johny Hendricks can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Hendricks misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia attempts to trap Johny Hendricks in his guard.
Johny Hendricks 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.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hendricks goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Hendricks
Hendricks tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Hendricks
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Johny Hendricks's guard...
Hendricks doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Maia misses a step and Johny Hendricks sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maia is in closed guard... Hendricks tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demian Maia!
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Johny Hendricks tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia tries to roll to his side and trap Johny Hendricks in his guard...
Johny Hendricks keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Johny Hendricks is in full mount over Demian Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Johny Hendricks doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Johny Hendricks looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Johny Hendricks on the ground
They could take their toll on Maia.
Maia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Johny Hendricks.
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Round 3
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Maia is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
As the fight continues it seems that Demian Maia is taking the best of the fight.
Demian Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hendricks's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Hendricks is connecting with a few punches
Demian Maia tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Hendricks struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Johny Hendricks circles around Maia
Bone shattering straight left hand from Johny Hendricks!
Maia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Demian Maia's Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hendricks has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Johny Hendricks chases Maia and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Maia steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Maia crumples to the mat and Hendricks moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Johny Hendricks by KO (Punches) at 1:38 Round 3
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 400 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 400 s
Mama had no luck doing Maia things. Johny did punchy things and those worked well for him, on account of he thinks he is a truck for some reason.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!