Talking points: Maia, Condit, VanZant and more

VANCOUVERWhile waiting for the official announcement from Bruce Buffer, Demian Maia fought back tears after submitting Carlos Condit in under than two minutes Saturday night. That moment was the culmination of four years relentlessly pursuing another t…

VANCOUVERWhile waiting for the official announcement from Bruce Buffer, Demian Maia fought back tears after submitting Carlos Condit in under than two minutes Saturday night. That moment was the culmination of four years relentlessly pursuing another title shot. Maia lost to Anderson Silva for the 185-pound title back in 2010, and two years later moved down to 170 pounds to fight for his chance to become a champion. After five consecutive wins in one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC, many believed Maia had earned a title shot before he even stepped foot inside the Octagon to face C … Read the Full Article Here