I told you Maia could take Fitch down. Fitch has never had outstanding take down defense, and Maia has underrated take down abilities. This is a very winnable fight for Maia, just like I thought.
Two problems; GSP has much better speed and footwork than Fitch along with much better range control. Maia will have a very hard time trying to close the gap and get a hold of GSP, even Koscheck who has the fastest shot other than GSP had a hell of a time trying to get a hold of him. GSP is always in motion and he doesn't back himself up in a straight line the way Fitch did, and he's next to impossible to take down.
Now, IF Maia manages to close the gap and get GSP to the ground, I think he'll have an easier time trying to sub him than he did against Fitch. But getting there is going to be much, much harder.
Props to Fitch for having such great submission defense. Still, this was a bad match up for him, which is funny considering a lot of people thought he was a bad match up for Maia. I knew that wasn't the case. Maia is a big guy at 170 with phenomenal BJJ. I couldn't see Fitch shrugging him off for three rounds. He couldn't even stuff a 155er in Penn's take downs.
Wow. Fitch's defensive wrestling is shit. No wonder BJ was able to take him down.
I mean his offensive is great. It's been his main tool for years. I don't think anyone before BJ really thought to try and take him down because his offense was so good.
I must say I am shocked.
I expected Fitch to be on top most of the night, defending Maia's attemp from his back while doing what GNP he can...
Unexpectedly dominating from Maia...
Killz...where are ya. 500k please. Linkin Park wins! Oh how satisfying that was. The Reem is next. This fight should be the co-main event!!!
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