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DEMIAN MAIA WELTERWEIGHT
26 WIN •
9 LOSS •
- KO
WELTERWEIGHT
26 WIN
9 LOSS
- KO
Michael Chiesa chasing Demian Maia's record at UFC Atlanta Michael Chiesa hopes to secure another rear-naked choke submission at UFC on ESPN 69.
JUNE 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Curtis Blaydes explains why UFC 299 opponent Jailton Almeida is 'like a heavyweight version of Demian Maia' Although the grappling has been dominant, it’s what Jailton Almeida hasn’t shown that sticks out to Curtis Blaydes.
MARCH 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Demian Maia 'not officially retired,' wants UFC to re-sign him for MMA sendoff Demian Maia is still hopeful to fight one more time in MMA, but there is a key stipulation.
MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Belal Muhammad def. Demian Maia at UFC 263: Best photos Check out the best photos from Belal Muhammad’s unanimous decision win over Demian Maia at UFC 263
JUNE 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Meerschaert: Chimaev double-booking 'rubs me the wrong way' There's more at stake than usual for Khamzat Chimaev at Saturday's UFC Fight Night.In a rare move, UFC president Dana White has said that if...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
White: UFC discussing fight between Maia, Chimaev Khamzat Chimaev will likely take a big step up in competition in the near future.UFC president Dana White said Friday that the promotion is...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
UFC 251 on Fight Island: Usman will beat Masvidal if he avoids stand-up fight, says Maia Demian Maia believes Kamaru Usman will succeed if he mixes in takedowns against Jorge Masvidal, who has more experience in stand-up fights.
JULY 11, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Free Fight: Gilbert Burns vs Demian Maia
MAY 25, 2020 • YOUTUBE
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