Groundfighting wizard Demian Maia will headline in his home country of Brazil on October 9 when he battles fellow submission ace Jake Shields on the UFC Fight Night card in Barueri. Read on for seven of his defining moments.Ryan Jensen – UFC 77 – October 20, 2007Result – Maia Wsub1 (see submission)After just six pro fights, Maia, a decorated jiu-jitsu black belt, got the call to compete in the UFC, and for his first test, he was matched up with seasoned and rugged vet Ryan Jensen. Turns out that Jensen didn’t have a chance, as Maia finished him off with a rear naked choke in just 2:40, earning … Read the Full Article Here
7 Defining Moments: Demian Maia
Groundfighting wizard Demian Maia will headline in his home country of Brazil on October 9 when he battles fellow submission ace Jake Shields on the UFC Fight Night card in Barueri. Read on for seven of his defining moments.Ryan Jensen – UFC 77 – October 20, 2007Result – Maia Wsub1 (see submission)After just six pro fights, Maia, a decorated jiu-jitsu black belt, got the call to compete in the UFC, and for his first test, he was matched up with seasoned and rugged vet Ryan Jensen. Turns out that Jensen didn’t have a chance, as Maia finished him off with a rear naked choke in just 2:40, earning … Read the Full Article Here