Demian Maia: “If you think like a white belt, you can keep getting better.”
While Demian Maia may be primarily known for his elite-level submission skills there’s no question the 34-year old grappler has shown marked improvement as a striker in his last few fights, the most recent of which involved a decision win over Jorge Santiago at UFC 136. Maia credits his mindset and love of boxing with the evolution in his game, an increasingly balanced attack he hopes to display... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping-Demian Maia rounds out “tripleheader” at UFC on FOX 2
It will be a quick turnaround for Michael Bisping, as “The Count” has signed to face Demian Maia on January 28 at UFC on FOX 2. Bisping recently defeated Jason “Mayhem” Miller this past weekend to extend his current win streak to four. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today. Maia is coming off a victory over Jorge Santiago at UFC 136 that improved his mark to 3-1 since a loss to current... [Read More...]
Demian Maia discusses warming up alongside Chael Sonnen at UFC 136
Demian Maia knows just how dangerous both Chael Sonnen and UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva are inside the Octagon, as the submission specialist owns a victory over Sonnen and a loss against Silva. This past weekend at UFC 136, the submission savvy Brazilian even shared a locker room area with Sonnen. Maia defeated Jorge Santiago, while Sonnen stopped Brian Stann. After his win over Stann,... [Read More...]
Demian Maia: “Fighting for me is a chess game.”
Demian Maia has fought for the UFC middleweight title before, falling to Anderson Silva in a five-round battle in 2010. Now, he hopes to rebound from a loss to Mark Munoz and return to championship contention. Maia meets Jorge Santiago this Saturday night at UFC 136. Maia-Santiago will be one of at least two bouts shown live on Spike TV prior to the start of the pay-per-view. Since starting his UFC... [Read More...]
Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens part of UFC 136 prelims on Spike
The upcoming clash between scintillating strikers Anthony Pettis and Jeremy Stephens, viewed as one of the frontrunners for “Fight of the Night” at UFC 136, has been officially announced as part of the preliminary portion of the card scheduled to air on Spike TV on October 8 when the Octagon makes a stop in Houston for the event. Both lightweights have won four of their last five bouts and are... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago targeted for October 8 in Houston
Another pairing has been added to the UFC’s upcoming stop in the Lone Star State after world-class BJJer Demian Maia took to his Twitter account on Friday and announced he’d agreed to fight former SRC middleweight champ Jorge Santiago at the October 8 event with the UFC backing up his statements shortly thereafter through their website. Assuming the bout takes place as planned at UFC 136 it will... [Read More...]
Maia vs. Munoz on tap for UFC 131
The UFC has announced the addition of an old school scrap pitting discipline against discipline as Mark Munoz, an All-American and NCAA Champion wrestler, and Demian Maia, a highly decorated BJJ artist, have agreed to lock horns on June 11 in Vancouver at UFC 131. Both middleweights are coming off back-to-back wins meaning success at the event is crucial where any future title-shots are concerned. The... [Read More...]
Demian Maia earns event-high salary for TUF 12 Finale win over Kendall Grove
According to figures obtained from the NSAC, Brazilian middleweight Demian Maia netted $80,000 after picking opponent Kendall Grove apart for fifteen minutes this past weekend at the Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale with ever-improving stand-up and an always-reliable BJJ base. News of the payout was listed in a document Five Ounces of Pain requested and received from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Coming... [Read More...]
UFC announces co-headlining bouts for TUF 12 Finale
A pair of TUF finalists – one of whom walked away a seasonal champ – will serve as individual components of two headlining bouts at Ultimate Fighter Season 12 Finale scheduled for December 4th in Las Vegas. The UFC officially announced the co-main events earlier today in a press release to media. In one half of the action, the man who stood toe-to-toe with Forrest Griffin at the inaugural TUF finale,... [Read More...]
Kendall Grove fighting Demian Maia at Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale
TUF 3 winner Kendall Grove will return to familiar territory for his next fight in the UFC, though it’s unlikely he’ll have an opportunity to get comfortable when competing on the card due to the level of opposition he’ll be facing. “Da Spyder” took to his Twitter account on Tuesday and let fans know will try to maneuver through Brazilian Demian Maia’s proverbial web on December 4th at... [Read More...]
Demian Maia motivated by champ’s presence in Mario Miranda’s corner
When Demian Maia entered the Octagon against Mario Miranda last weekend at UFC 118 he was no doubt looking to erase the public’s collective memory of his previous performance, a one-sided decision loss to Anderson Silva last April. The five-round shellacking was more notable for Silva’s bizarre antics than any offense offered up by the Jiu-Jitsu wiz and left a bad taste in more than a few mouths…Maia’s... [Read More...]
Maia claims he would have tangled Marquardt up if he went for the coup de grace
Although most that were in attendance and watching at home firmly believed that Demian Maia was a “done-da-da” after being dropped like a sack of potatoes in the early moments of his UFC 102 meeting with Nate Marquardt, in a recent conversation with Sensei Sport TV the decorated submission grappler implied that he was far from a wrap at the point the bout was called to a halt. “Actually... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller on tap for UFC 109
Demian Maia and Dan Miller will be looking to place themselves back in the winners circle following defeats in the Octagon when the pair square off during UFC 109. Both fighters have been approached about the possibility of the bout, and at least one has verbally agreed to the potential match-up according to a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. While no date or venue for the bout has been announced at... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt Crushes Demian Maia At UFC 102
While nothing is set in stone, it appears as though a clear cut number one contender to Anderson Silva’s middleweight throne may have been established tonight in the wake of UFC 102. Nate Marquardt put a punctuation mark on an extremely impressive comeback since his previous loss to Silva for the UFC 185 pound crown as he blasted Demian Maia with a devastating right hand that left the previously... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Nathan Marquardt at UFC 102
In a bout that will more than likely determine the #1 contender for the UFC’s middleweight title, Demian Maia will take on Nate Marquardt at UFC 102 which is tentatively scheduled for August 29th and will be held in Portland, Oregon. MMAJunkie.com was the first to report the bout between the two middleweight dynamos on its website earlier today. Speculation has been running rampant about who... [Read More...]
Demian Maia: The gentleman black belt
The National Hockey League presents an annual award called the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. According to NHL.com, the Lady Byng is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. MMA is not a sport that offers accommodations for congeniality but if there was a Lady Byng Trophy in MMA, undefeated UFC Brazilian middleweight Demian Maia... [Read More...]
Report: Demian Maia set to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 95
According to a new report on the official website of Demian Maia, the renowned grappler will next compete inside the UFC’s Octagon on February 21 during UFC 95 against former World Extreme Cagefighting competitor Chael Sonnen. Maia is quickly earning a reputation as one of the top middleweight fighters in the world by accumulating a perfect 4-0 record since being signed by the UFC. His wins inside... [Read More...]
Thales Leites open to future fight against Demian Maia
Traditionally, Brazilian fighters have shied away from fighting fellow countrymen when competing outside of their home country. However, in a new interview with Brazilian MMA website Tatame, rising UFC middleweight Thales Leites indicates that he’s open to the idea of fighting Demian Maia, a rising UFC middleweight in his own right. “I’d accept a fight [vs. Maia], I’m a professional,”... [Read More...]
Demian Maia’s turn not coming yet
One guy who wants to throw his hat in the cage as a possible opponent for UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is Demian Maia. Maia quickly defeated Nate Quarry by submission at UFC 91. Maia believes he is prepared for the challenge. “I feel ready for Anderson Silva,” said Maia. “I don’t want to say that I want to break his arm, but between us, I want to do that.” While impressed with... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Demian Maia vs. Nate Quarry
Below is some ESPN video of both Demian Maia and Nate Quarry talking about their middleweight matchup this Saturday at UFC 91. Read More →
