Tag: Demian Maia

Gunnar Nelson Rooting For Maia Against Woodley at UFC 214

Gunnar Nelson will be pulling for Demian Maia in his championship bout with Tyron Woodley at UFC 214. On July 29, Maia will challenge Woodley for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title. Nelson once fought Maia and lost via unanimous decision. The defeat hasn’t deterred “Gunni” as he’s won his last two bouts. During […]

Gunnar Nelson will be pulling for Demian Maia in his championship bout with Tyron Woodley at UFC 214. On July 29, Maia will challenge Woodley for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title. Nelson once fought Maia and lost via unanimous decision. The defeat hasn’t deterred “Gunni” as he’s won his last two bouts. During […]

Tyron Woodley Says he Can Take Down Demian Maia on His Terms

Tyron Woodley doesn’t sound too concerned with Demian Maia’s game plan. Woodley will put his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title on the line against Maia on July 29. The bout is expected to be the co-main event of UFC 214 inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Speaking to BJPenn.com, “The Chosen One” said […]

Tyron Woodley doesn’t sound too concerned with Demian Maia’s game plan. Woodley will put his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title on the line against Maia on July 29. The bout is expected to be the co-main event of UFC 214 inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Speaking to BJPenn.com, “The Chosen One” said […]

Andre Galvao Picks Demian Maia to Defeat Tyron Woodley

Andre Galvao has his money on Demian Maia over Tyron Woodley. Maia will challenge Woodley for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title at UFC 214. The championship scrap will go down inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on July 29. Galvao once fought Woodley under the Strikeforce banner. He explained to MMAFighting.com why […]

Andre Galvao has his money on Demian Maia over Tyron Woodley. Maia will challenge Woodley for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title at UFC 214. The championship scrap will go down inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on July 29. Galvao once fought Woodley under the Strikeforce banner. He explained to MMAFighting.com why […]

CSAC Allows UFC 214 Fighters To Weigh-In Early Via FaceTime

Despite the fact that the UFC’s 214 pay-per-view (PPV) is a month away, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has already held its first weigh-in for the event. UFC 214 competitors  Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia, Cris Cyborg and Tonya Evinger all weighed in early for the commission via FaceTime. These weigh-ins stem from the commission’s new, historic regulations – […]

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Despite the fact that the UFC’s 214 pay-per-view (PPV) is a month away, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has already held its first weigh-in for the event.

UFC 214 competitors  Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia, Cris Cyborg and Tonya Evinger all weighed in early for the commission via FaceTime. These weigh-ins stem from the commission’s new, historic regulations – a 10 point plan aimed to help fighters maintain and effective yet healthy weight cut.

Part of that plan allows the commission to check the weight of fighters involved in title fights 30 and 10 days before fight night, similar to what the World Boxing Council does for their title fights.

“We are so pleased with the cooperation from the camps and the fighters,” Foster said (quotes via MMA Fighting). “This was not some kind of small undertaking and everyone was very helpful in getting it done.”

Foster also noted that his doctors had a weight limit set for each title fight, however, he was reluctant to disclose those numbers.

UFC 214 will go down live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. It will feature three title fights; including a bout between Cyborg Justino and Tonya Evinger for the vacant featherweight title, a welterweight title bout between Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia, and a light heavyweight title match between rivals Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones in the main event.

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Report: GSP To Face Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia Winner At MSG

It seems Georges St-Pierre’s Octagon return is being targeted to take place at Madison Square Garden. Earlier this year it was announced that the former welterweight kingpin had singed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC and would be making his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition at 185 pounds to challenge division champ […]

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It seems Georges St-Pierre’s Octagon return is being targeted to take place at Madison Square Garden.

Earlier this year it was announced that the former welterweight kingpin had singed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC and would be making his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition at 185 pounds to challenge division champ Michael Bisping. No date or venue was ever set for the contest, however, and St-Pierre claimed that he wouldn’t be ready to compete until after October.

That didn’t fit UFC President Dana White’s plans, as he decided to pull the plug on the bout and match Bisping up with the winner of the interim middleweight title fight between Yoel Romero and Robbert Whittaker. St-Pierre will instead challenge the winner of the upcoming welterweight title bout between current champ Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia at UFC 214 next month.

Per a report from MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC rushed the fight between Woodley and Maia so soon so that “Rush” could face the winner at MSG for the title. Dana White confirmed the news in an exclusive interview with MMA Junkie:

“Georges and I talked a couple days ago when he was in Vegas,” White said. “Georges is saying he wants to fight; we’ll get this thing figured out. We’re talking about Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia. These two are going to fight soon. That will free up the 170-pound champion for Georges St-Pierre to return and try to regain his belt.”

UFC 214 will go down live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. It is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones. In addition to the title bout between Woodley in Maia, a female featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Tonya Evinger will also be featured.

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Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia Welterweight Title Fight Confirmed for UFC 214

Tyron Woodley is ready to defend his welterweight title at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California.
Woodley appeared on FS1’s UFC Tonight Wednesday and confirmed he will fight Demian Maia on July 29, saying “He’s coming for the belt, guess what I ain’t giving i…

Tyron Woodley is ready to defend his welterweight title at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California.

Woodley appeared on FS1’s UFC Tonight Wednesday and confirmed he will fight Demian Maia on July 29, saying “He’s coming for the belt, guess what I ain’t giving it up easy:”

 

         

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