The battle to determine the best grappler in MMA started off as a standup showdown, with both Demian Maia and Ben Askren having their moments. But, as expected, the fight really heated up once the two welterweights hit the canvas.
Scrambles and submissions were a spectacle and much to the delight of the fight fans of Singapore, some slick work from Maia would lead to a finish in the third round. Askren took Maia down but Maia quickly reversed the position, secured a body lock, got both his hooks in and then locked up the rear naked choke for the win.