| Demian Maia vs. Ed Herman
Round 1
Maia scores a quick takedown but he can not hold Herman down for long. Herman defends another single-leg attempt properly but is eventually wrestled down after Maia switches to a double. Herman works to his feet and finds himself in top position after Maia pulls guard. An omaplata attempt from Maia is close but Herman pulls his arm free. Maia then goes for a leg lock that is defended perfectly by Herman. He fress his leg and takes the top position. Freddie DeFreitas scores it 10-9 Maia, while Andy Cotterill sees it 10-9 for Herman.
Round 2
Maia opens by pulling guard but Herman does not want to play his game. Herman backs away and cracks Maia with a left hand. Herman enters Maia's butterfly guard, which turns out to be a big mistake. Maia worked his legs high and slapped on a triangle choke. Herman fights to free himself, but he ends up on his back with the triangle still applied. Referee Philippe Chartier looks closely and acts when he sees Herman lose consciousness from the choke. The official time is 2:27 of the second period. |