Tag: Demian

Demian Maia Says There is Not Enough Brazilian Talent at 185 Pounds

When Mark Munoz fell to injury, promoting Michael Bisping into the co-main event against Chael Sonnen, Demian Maia‘s position on the main card was uncertain. Fans were quick to point to a potential matchup between Maia and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Ji…

When Mark Munoz fell to injury, promoting Michael Bisping into the co-main event against Chael Sonnen, Demian Maia‘s position on the main card was uncertain. Fans were quick to point to a potential matchup between Maia and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Rouismar Palhares. However Palhares turned down the opportunity to face Maia on one week’s […]

UFC on FOX 2: Why Michael Bisping Can’t Handle Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu

On a card stacked with important matchups, Michael Bisping-Demian Maia may be the most interesting matchup of the evening when the UFC holds its second event on FOX. The controversial Bisping has been on a roll of late, dispatching of Dan Miller, Yoshi…

On a card stacked with important matchups, Michael Bisping-Demian Maia may be the most interesting matchup of the evening when the UFC holds its second event on FOX. The controversial Bisping has been on a roll of late, dispatching of Dan Miller, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Jorge Rivera and Jason “Mayhem” Miller en route to a four-fight […]

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UFC on FOX 2: Why Michael Bisping Can’t Handle Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu

UFC on FOX 2: Why Michael Bisping Can’t Handle Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu

On a card stacked with important matchups, Michael Bisping-Demian Maia may be the most interesting matchup of the evening when the UFC holds its second event on FOX. The controversial Bisping has been on a roll of late, dispatching of Dan Miller, Yoshi…

On a card stacked with important matchups, Michael Bisping-Demian Maia may be the most interesting matchup of the evening when the UFC holds its second event on FOX. The controversial Bisping has been on a roll of late, dispatching of Dan Miller, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Jorge Rivera and Jason “Mayhem” Miller en route to a four-fight […]

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UFC on FOX 2: Why Michael Bisping Can’t Handle Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu

UFC 131: Demian Maia “I Am 100% Focused on Becoming the Best I Can Become”

For years, Demian Maia (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) has been a mainstay at the top of the UFC welterweight division. After arriving in the promotion, Maia went 6-1, defeating the likes of Ed Herman, Jason MacDonald, and Chael Sonnen before he was awarded a shot…

For years, Demian Maia (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) has been a mainstay at the top of the UFC welterweight division. After arriving in the promotion, Maia went 6-1, defeating the likes of Ed Herman, Jason MacDonald, and Chael Sonnen before he was awarded a shot at reigning Anderson Silva. His battle against Silva at UFC […]

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UFC 131: Demian Maia “I Am 100% Focused on Becoming the Best I Can Become”

UFC 131 Preview: Demian Maia Views Mark Munoz as a “Great Challenge”

Since losing to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 112, Demian Maia has never looked better.  The Brazilian, who is currently riding a two-fight win streak, will compete against Silva’s fellow teammate, Mark Munoz at UFC 131.&#1…

Since losing to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 112, Demian Maia has never looked better.  The Brazilian, who is currently riding a two-fight win streak, will compete against Silva’s fellow teammate, Mark Munoz at UFC 131.  While speaking to TATAME.com, Maia opened up on his opponent and said he is training all aspects […]

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UFC 131 Preview: Demian Maia Views Mark Munoz as a “Great Challenge”

UFC 131 Fight Card: Demian Maia vs. Mark Muñoz, Early Head to Toe Breakdown

UFC 131 features two of the promotions best grapplers in the middleweight division, with former top contender and jui-jitsu ace Demian Maia set to face NCAA all-American wrestler Mark Muñoz. With both fighters riding a two-fight win streak coming …

UFC 131 features two of the promotions best grapplers in the middleweight division, with former top contender and jui-jitsu ace Demian Maia set to face NCAA all-American wrestler Mark Muñoz. With both fighters riding a two-fight win streak coming into the June 11th event, this main card bout showcases the classic battle between Brazilian jiu-jitsu […]

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UFC 131 Fight Card: Demian Maia vs. Mark Muñoz, Early Head to Toe Breakdown