Demian Maia announces move to UFC’s welterweight division

Following a January loss to top middleweight prospect Chris Weidman,
Demian Maia is making a move to the UFC’s welterweight division.

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace today announced his intentions via Twitter.

“Guys, now I’ll be moving down to 170 pounds…

Following a January loss to top middleweight prospect Chris Weidman,
Demian Maia is making a move to the UFC’s welterweight division.

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace today announced his intentions via Twitter.

“Guys, now I’ll be moving down to 170 pounds,” Maia stated. “Next fight, I’ll be a welterweight.”