Demian Maia
| Fighting out of |
Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Weight | 185 (84 kg) |
| Overall MMA Record (W-L-D) | 13-2-0 |
| Strengths | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Career History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Kendall 'Da Spyda' Grove | Unanimous Decision | The Ultimate Fighter 12: Finale | December-04-10 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Won | Mario Miranda | Unanimous Decision | UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II | August-28-10 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lost | Anderson 'The Spider' Silva | Unanimous Decision | UFC 112: Invincible | April-10-10 | 5 | 5:00 |
| Lost | Nate 'The Great' Marquardt | KO | UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira | August-29-09 | 1 | 0:21 |
| Won | Chael Sonnen | Submission (Triangle) | UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson | February-21-09 | 1 | 2:37 |
| Won | Nate 'The Rock' Quarry | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar | November-15-08 | 1 | 2:13 |
Biography
Grappling wizard Demian Maia proved his BJJ credentials in the most prestigious tournaments in the world; claiming first place in ADCC and the CBJJ World Championships whilst racking up many more BJJ wins in smaller tournaments.
His four 'Submission of the Night' bonuses to date in the UFC show just how potent his submissions are and wins over Chael Sonnen, Nate Quarry and Ed Herman stand out amongst others.
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