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Age was the deciding factor unfortunately. Mai couldn't put out the volume he would if he were also 29. His punches were much better.
There is a fine line between determination and stupidity. If you see your takedowns aren't working, stick with stand up. Some people dictate where a fight takes place and you have to be able to adjust. I come from a Judo background but I'm not likely to throw around a solid wrestler.On the one hand, yes if you have good enough wrestling chops to keep the fight on the feet, then what the hell is the BJJ guy gonna do?
Yup, this was really obvious. When Maia was fresh (round 1) he was outstriking Covington easily. But he's old, gassed out in the 2nd, thus couldn't keep up and then went to his bread and butter which didn't work on Covington.