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Grappling legend and UFC welterweight Demian Maia is set on his idea of a departure fight from the UFC, and big names are on the tip of his tongue. Demian Maia, 43, last competed in the Octagon at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 but lost a unanimous de…
Grappling legend and UFC welterweight Demian Maia is set on his idea of a departure fight from the UFC, and big names are on the tip of his tongue. Demian Maia, 43, last competed in the Octagon at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 but lost a unanimous decision to rising contender Belal Muhammad. Now […]
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Demian Maia says he wants one more fight in the UFC and would be “honored” to face Nate Diaz to close out his career. The Brazilian grappler returned to the Octagon last weekend at UFC 263. After going three rounds with Belal Muhammad, Maia…
Demian Maia says he wants one more fight in the UFC and would be “honored” to face Nate Diaz to close out his career. The Brazilian grappler returned to the Octagon last weekend at UFC 263. After going three rounds with Belal Muhammad, Maia fell to a unanimous decision loss. But despite Saturday’s fight signaling […]
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Dana White has hinted that we may have seen Demian Maia’s last fight in the UFC. Maia, one of the oldest fighters on the roster at 43-years-old, lost via unanimous decision to Belal Muhammad at UFC 263 on Saturday. It was his second consecutive defeat …
Dana White has hinted that we may have seen Demian Maia’s last fight in the UFC. Maia, one of the oldest fighters on the roster at 43-years-old, lost via unanimous decision to Belal Muhammad at UFC 263 on Saturday. It was his second consecutive defeat and the last fight on his UFC contract. Leading up […]
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We may have seen the last of Demian Maia. Maia suffered his second defeat in a row after getting outpointed by Belal Muhammad on the UFC 263 main card last night. Although he landed a takedown in the first, he had no luck for the rest of the fight as Muhammad did an excellent job […]
We may have seen the last of Demian Maia.
Maia suffered his second defeat in a row after getting outpointed by Belal Muhammad on the UFC 263 main card last night. Although he landed a takedown in the first, he had no luck for the rest of the fight as Muhammad did an excellent job defending every other attempt.
Maia eventually started to gas out with all the failed attempts as Muhammad peppered him with shots to go on and earn the unanimous decision victory.
The Brazilian previously hinted that his fight with Muhammad could be his last and White confirmed as much in the post-fight press conference adding that it was Maia’s last fight on his current contract.
“I think that was his last fight,” White said (via MMA Fighting). “It was the last fight on his deal. He’s [43 years old]. He’s been so good at getting in there, securing the takedown, getting on top of people and just strangling them or grabbing something and twisting it until you quit, and he couldn’t get it done tonight.
“He’s [43 years old], he’s a great guy, he’s had a great career, and yes, I would say that’s probably it.”
If this is the end for Maia, he will still go down as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.
Although he failed on two attempts to become the UFC champion, with 33 appearances for the UFC, he is tied for the most submission wins in both the welterweight and middleweight division with six. He also holds the second-most all-time wins in the promotion with 22 — just one behind Donald Cerrone.
More than anything, he will go down as arguably the best jiu-jutsu grappler to have ever competed in the promotion. It will certainly be interesting to see what’s the next for him.
Next up on the UFC 263 main card is a welterweight contest between Demian Maia and Belal Muhammad. Round 1 Both fighters trade shots before Maia sees a takedown attempt defended. Maia eventually grabs a hold of Muhammad’s leg but the latter is doing well to defend agains the cage. Maia eventually gets him down […]
Next up on the UFC 263 main card is a welterweight contest between Demian Maia and Belal Muhammad.
Round 1
Both fighters trade shots before Maia sees a takedown attempt defended. Maia eventually grabs a hold of Muhammad’s leg but the latter is doing well to defend agains the cage. Maia eventually gets him down but Muhammad gets up and eventually separates. Muhammad lands a straight right before Maia fails on a takedown attempt. Maia grabs a leg again but Muhammad is showing great balance as he backs up to the cage. Muhammad gets his leg out and lands a left hand soon after. Muhammad partially lands a right but has to defend yet another takedown. Muhammad shows great takedown defense again as he separates to end the round.
Round 2
Not a lot of action early on in this second round. Muhammad is landing some kicks though. Maia is connecting with some punches before going for a takedown. However, Muhammad sprawls and does well to stuff it. Muhammad connects with a right. Muhammad follows it up with a left hand but receives one from Maia. Muhammad is starting to land much more now. Maia’s takedowns are more labored now. Maia opts for a single but much like the first round, Muhammad shows great takedown defense and balance. The round ends.
Round 3
Maia shoots again but fails again. Muhammad seems to have hurt Maia with some right hands. Maia blocks a head kick from Muhammad. He attempts another single leg but Muhammad easily gets out and returns to peppering him on the feet. Maia fails again as Muhammad lands some body shots. Maia starts to land with some punches of his own but Muhammad is in clear control of this fight. Maia fails with another takedown attempt. Maia attempts another single leg and is able to get Muhammad to the fence. However, Muhammad is able to remain on his feet against the cage as the fight ends.
Official result: Belal Muhammad defeats Demian Maia via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Belal Muhammad is confident he will become a legit welterweight contender after Saturday night. Muhammad had a shot to enter the top-five back in March when he fought Leon Edwards. Unfortunately, the scrap ended in a No Contest, but the fan-favorite ge…
Belal Muhammad is confident he will become a legit welterweight contender after Saturday night. Muhammad had a shot to enter the top-five back in March when he fought Leon Edwards. Unfortunately, the scrap ended in a No Contest, but the fan-favorite gets another big fight at UFC 263 as he faces Demian Maia in an […]
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