Jon Fitch and Demian Maia took home victories at UFC 153, and later agreed to meet in an important welterweight showdown at UFC 156.
Maia defeated Rick Story in a quick submission victory, while Fitch derailed Erick Silva’s bid to become the next big thing in the division with a decision win.
A win for either man could put them in the mix at 170 pounds in 2013.
While Fitch picked up his first win since his quick KO loss to Johny Hendricks, Maia is 2-0 in the welterweight division with two impressive victories. Defeating a guy like Fitch would potentially move Maia in position for a title shot.
Here is how the fight between the two talented welterweights breaks down.