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Demian Maia One of Several Fighters Removed From UFC Roster
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia has been calling for one more, farewell fight under the UFC banner. But, as it stands right now, it doesn’t look likely.
The 43-year-old, longtime contender recently completed his UFC contract, in a decision loss… Read More
Demian Maia Wants to Fight Nate Diaz in “Last MMA Bout”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 263, Dana White relayed he believes Demian Maia’s career is likely over. But, the vaunted grappler has announced he wants to fight one more time, and he’s hoping to face Nate Diaz.
The 43-year-old Maia faced… Read More
Report: Demian Maia Likely to Battle Belal Muhammad Next
By FCF Staff
As Demian Maia’s impressive career winds down, it’s being reported that the perennial contender has agreed to fight Belal Muhammad next.
The 43-year-old Maia (28-10) had a three-fight winning streak snapped by Gilbert Burns in his last… Read More
Dana White: UFC’s Discussing Khamzat Chimaev – Demian Maia Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC is working on booking Khamzat Chimaev’s next couple of fights, and one of them could be against perennial contender, Demian Maia.
Chimaev made headlines this past July, by becoming the first fighter in UFC history… Read More
Demian Maia & Johnatha Alves Train Together With A Super Technical Roll
Demian Maia And Diego Sanchez Call For Fight Via Social Media
By FCF Staff
As Demian Maia’s career winds down, the vaunted grappler has repeated his interest in fighting Diego Sanchez and the latter is on board.
The 42-year-old Maia (28-10) has one fight left on his current UFC deal, and… Read More
Demian Maia Proposes Bouts With Diego Sanchez or “Cowboy” Cerrone For Final Fight
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by Gilbert Burns on Saturday at UFC Brasilia, Demian Maia has confirmed his remarkable career will likely end after one more bout.
The longtime contender faced Burns in the card’s co-main event, and Maia… Read More
Report: Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns Nearly Set
By FCF Staff
As the UFC continues to book fights for its spring schedule, it’s being reported that Demian Maia and Gilbert Burns have agreed to battle.
The welterweights have verbally agreed to fight at the UFC’s upcoming, March 14th… Read More
UFC Singapore: Demian Maia Backstage Interview
UFC Singapore: Demian Maia Chokes Out Ben Askren
By FCF Staff
Today’s fight between Ben Askren and Demian Maia was billed by many as one to crown the best grappler in MMA, and Maia has grabbed that title.
Much of the bout was spent on the feet, but… Read More
UFC Singapore Weigh-in Results: Demian Maia & Ben Askren Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Singapore, which will feature Demian Maia taking on fellow welterweight contender, Ben Askren in the main event.
Maia came in at 170.5 pounds for the fight while Askren was 171.… Read More
UFC Singapore: Demian Maia vs Ben Askren – Preview
Ben Askren & Demian Maia Agree to Fight Via Social Media
By FCF Staff
The UFC hasn’t announced anything yet, but Demian Maia and Ben Askren have agreed to battle later this year.
The welterweights recently agreed in a Twitter exchange to fight on October 26th. The UFC is expected to… Read More
Demian Maia Says He’d be “Honored” to Fight Diego Sanchez
By FCF Staff
Following Diego Sanchez’s recent win over Mickey Gall, the rugged vet mentioned Demian Maia as one of the opponents he’d like to face, and the latter has responded.
Sanchez faced Gall at UFC 235, and proceeded to… Read More
Demian Maia Explains Decision to Take Quick, Turnaround Fight Against Tyron Woodley at UFC 214
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia elected to fight Tyron Woodley last year under less than ideal circumstances, but it sounds like the welterweight has no regrets about taking the bout.
After Maia secured a decision win over Jorge Masvidal last… Read More
UFC FN 129: Demian Maia Discusses Future Following Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia may have suffered a third straight, one sided loss on Saturday night, but the vaunted grappler still intends to fight out his new UFC contract.
Maia took on rising welterweight Kamaru Usman in the main… Read More
UFC FN 129 Weigh-In Results: Demian Maia & Kamaru Usman Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 129, which will take place tomorrow in Santiago, Chile.
In the main event, Demian Maia will take on fellow welterweight contender, Kamaru Usman.
Main Card (FS1, 10 PM/ET)… Read More
UFC FN 129: Demian Maia Says New Contract Could be His Last
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia recently signed a new deal with the UFC, and it sounds like it could be the former welterweight and middleweight challenger’s last.
Maia has inked a new, four fight cpntract in advance of his bout… Read More