Tag: Maia

UFC’s Demian Maia: Chael Sonnen Would Be Stupid to Overlook Bisping

In less than nine days, middleweight contenders Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping will go to war to decide who will be the next person to challenge Anderson Silva for the title. At the beginning of the week, both Sonnen and Bisping had different opponen…

In less than nine days, middleweight contenders Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping will go to war to decide who will be the next person to challenge Anderson Silva for the title. At the beginning of the week, both Sonnen and Bisping had different opponents for the event as Sonnen was set to face Mark Munoz […]

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 […]

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 131 Fight Card: Will Demain Maia Submit Mark Munoz?

 One of the many fights at UFC 131 being buried under the Junior Dos Santos-Shane Carwin hype is an intriguing middleweight match between Demian Maia and and Mark Munoz. Demian Maia is one of the best grapplers in the world, having won the Abu Dha…

 One of the many fights at UFC 131 being buried under the Junior Dos Santos-Shane Carwin hype is an intriguing middleweight match between Demian Maia and and Mark Munoz. Demian Maia is one of the best grapplers in the world, having won the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC, or just Abu Dhabi for short) Submission […]

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UFC 131 Fight Card: Will Demain Maia Submit Mark Munoz?

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”