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Demian Maia Releases Statement, Says “Head” is “Held High” Following Loss to Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Following his decision loss to Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night 119, Demian Maia is reporting his “head” is “held high”, despite the clear cut defeat.
Maia cut Covington early on with some nicely timed left hands,… Read More
UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo: Demian Maia vs Colby Covington – Styles Make Fights
Demian Maia Says Mayweather – McGregor Was a “Big Marketing Campaign”
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia understands that millions of people were invested in last weekend’s Floyd Mayweather – Conor McGregor bout. But for him, the fight was no more interesting than a typical, UFC match-up.
The welterweight contender recently spoke… Read More
Report: Demian Maia to Battle Colby Covington Next
By FCF Staff
After failing to end the reign of welterweight champ, Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia will reportedly battle Colby Covington next.
Maia (25-7) faced Woodley at UFC 214 last month, and lost the fight via unanimous decision. The renowned… Read More
Tyron Woodley Tells Demian Maia to “Pack a Lunch” For Expected Bout
By FCF Staff
As a result of Demian Maia’s win at UFC 211, it’s believed he’ll face Tyron Woodley next, and the welterweight champ’s already warning the contender to bring a different approach for their fight.
Maia took on Jorge… Read More
Demian Maia Responds to Tyron Woodley, Says Champ Lacks “Charisma”
By FCF Staff
After being criticized by Tyron Woodley for taking a May 13th bout with Jorge Masvidal, Demian Maia has fired back at the UFC’s welterweight champ.
Since Maia is currently riding a six fight, winning streak, which includes… Read More
Report: Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal Bout Booked
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation about a Demian Maia – Jorge Masvidal bout, and now it’s being reported the fight is set for May 13th.
Following Maia’s (24-6) submission win over Carlos Condit last August, which was his… Read More
Demian Maia Posts Statement Outlining Decision to Wait For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After Jorge Masvidal recently said that Demian Maia has turned down a fight with him, the perennial contender has posted a statement, explaining why he’s going to wait for a title shot.
Maia is riding a six… Read More
Royce Gracie Says Demian Maia “Grew a Lot” by “Believing in His Jiu-Jitsu Again”
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia has won six straight fights and is line for a title shot, and the legendary Royce Gracie believes it’s because the welterweight has a renewed faith in his jiu-jitsu game.
Last weekend at UFC on… Read More
UFC on FOX 21: Demian Maia Cruises Through Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia needed less than two minutes tonight at UFC on FOX 21 to defeat Carlos Condit and extend his winning streak to six.
Maia quickly took Condit to the ground, moved to the welterweight’s back, and… Read More
UFC on FOX 21 Weigh-In Results: Demian Maia And Carlos Condit Ready For Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC on FOX 21, which will take place tomorrow night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
All of the competitors made weight for the event, except for lightweight Chad Laprise, who came in… Read More
UFC on FOX 21: Demian Maia vs Carlos Condit – Joe Rogan Preview
UFC on FOX 21: Demian Maia Says Thinking About Tyron Woodley Right Now is “Useless And a Trap”
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia has made it clear that he believes a win over Carlos Condit on Saturday should propel him into a title fight, but the vaunted grappler isn’t thinking about champion Tyron Woodley, or anyone else for… Read More
UFC Road to the Octagon: Demian Maia vs Carlos Condit – Full Episode
Carlos Condit – Demian Maia Moved to UFC on FOX 21
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that a fight between Demian Maia and Carlos Condit has been moved from UFC 202 to UFC on FOX 21.
Originally the welterweight contenders were booked to fight on August 20th, but recently… Read More
UFC Announces Carlos Condit – Demian Maia Bout
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that Anthony Johnson – Glover Teixeira and Donald Cerrone – Rick Story are set for August 20th, and now the promotion’s confirmed that Carlos Condit will also fight Demian Maia at UFC 202.… Read More
Demian Maia Makes Case For Why he Should Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Many people believe that if Stephen Thompson gets by Rory MacDonald on June 18th, the vaunted striker will be tapped for a welterweight title fight. Following his most recent victory, however, Demian Maia is making the case for… Read More
Demian Maia Awarded 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt in Advance of UFC 198
By FCF Staff
In advance of Demian Maia’s May 14th bout with Matt Brown, the vaunted grappler has received his fourth degree, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The 38 year-old welterweight, who many view as one of the best, if… Read More