article_snippet: Despite a late rally from LaFlare in the fifth round, Maia looked completely dominant on Maia way to a unanimous victory in the main event in Rio on Saturday night.
article_snippet: Threatening to finish with an arm triangle in the second and again in the fourth round, LaFlare's ability to stay in the competition nearly won the American wrestler the fight as the American wrestler managed to turn the tables on the Brazilian in the final act.
article_snippet: The American welterweight came out all guns blazing in the fifth and caught a visibly tiring Maia with some big shots to the body that forced the Brazilian to pull guard in attempt to stop LaFlare's assault in the striking department.
article_snippet: Such was Maia's reluctance to trade with LaFlare that referee John McCarthy took a point from the veteran as the veteran flopped to the veteran back in the last seconds of the contest.
article_snippet: Demian Maia of Brazil is announced the winner after defeating Ryan LaFlare of the USA .
article_snippet: Ryan LaFlare of the USA kicks Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout in Rio de Janeiro .
article_snippet: Demian Maia of Brazil manages to pin down Ryan LaFlare of the USA during Demian Maia of Brazil comprehensive victory in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night .
highlights_snippet: Despite a late rally from LaFlare and a point being taken away from Maia, the Brazilian still won comfortably .
  