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August 10, 2008 Naples, Florida

Well Damian Maia does it again. Damian this time got himself in the main show (after winning his last 2 matches and awarders “Submission of the Night” both times). Jason MacDonald was though and fought with heart but Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu seemed to bee to much for him to handle. Its sad that probably 90% out of the audience will believe he escaped out of the guillotine by just scrambling, or luck.

Demian Maia dominated Round 1 by almost finishing a triangle. I was very surprised that he decided to punch Jason instead of getting the arm and shoulder closer to his neck to strengthen the choke. Maybe Jason felt strong and Demian Maia thought he would stand up when he transitioned. Jason got out and took his back in the scramble while Damian defended well and escaped. Damian then took Jason’s back and it was very obvious he couldn’t finish because of the size of the gloves!

Round 2 Demian Maia displayed his Muay Thai skills with a set of knees (not super effective or impressive but sure to score points with the judges). The he proceeded to take Jason down mounted and deliver punches with not a lot of weight in them for almost the entire round. They traveled across the mat while Maia held the mount and Jason tried to escape. It was kind of funny.

Round 3 Damian once again displaying his over hook butterfly/half- guard very nicely, takes Jason back and finished with the RNC.

Damian looked gassed again despite the win. I wonder why because I have heard he trains like a monster but his cardio seems to be a factor in every fight! One of the most fun display of Jiu-Jitsu I have seen in the UFC!

Here are the videos:

Part 1

Part 2

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