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Demian Maia Doesn’t Believe He’s The Best Welterweight, But Confident he Can Win Title
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia admits he doesn’t think he’s the best 170 pound fighter in the world, but the vaunted grappler is very confident he can win the UFC’s welterweight title.
Maia is booked to fight fellow contender Matt… Read More
Invicta FC 16: Ayaka Hamasaki Retains Atomweight Belt, Jennifer Maia Takes Interm Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Invicta FC 16 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada last night, and the card featured two championship fights.
In the atomweight division, Ayaka Hamasaki defended her crown, by submitting Amber Brown with a third… Read More
UFC Schedules Matt Brown – Demian Maia Bout
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 87 has received a pivotal welterweight fight, as the promotion has announced that Matt Brown will battle Demia Maia at the May 14th event.
The upcoming card will take place at a venue and… Read More
Report: Dong Hyun Kim Wants Rematch With Demian Maia, Believes Welterweight is “Easiest to Beat” in Top 10
By FCF Staff
Following Dong Hyun Kim’s one sided victory at UFC Fight Night79, it sounds like the welterweight contender has his sights set on a former foe, Demian Maia.
Kim faced Dominic Waters on Saturday, and after he swept… Read More
Demian Maia Versus Gunnar Nelson Also Booked For UFC 194
By FCF Staff
The December 12th, UFC 194 card certainly won’t be short on drawing power, as now the promotion has announced that Demian Maia will take on fellow welterweight contender Gunnar Nelson at the event.
The upcoming card will… Read More
Report: Demian Maia Sidelined With Staph Infection Following Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Any talk of a possible bout between Gunnar Nelson and Demian Maia in the coming months has been silenced, as the latter is apparently sidelined with a staph infection.
Maia is coming off a dominant, submission win… Read More
UFC 190: Demian Maia Believes he Can Beat Any Welterweight “on a Good Day”
By FCF Staff
Although some folks may have written off Demian Maia as a championship contender, the grappling titan still believes he can defeat any welterweight when he’s at his best.
Maia is booked to fight Neil Magny at UFC… Read More
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia and Erick Silva Backstage Interview
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia Out Grapples Ryan LaFlare
By FCF Staff
Ryan LaFlare put up a determined effort against Demian Maia, but the latter’s world class ground game proved to be too much for the welterweight contender.
Maia was able to take LaFlare down repeatedly throughout the five… Read More
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia Taking “One Step at a Time” Heading Into Pivotal Fight
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia could take a step closer to the title shot race if he defeats fellow, welterweight contender Ryan LaFlare tonight at UFC FN 62, but the established vet isn’t thinking about that right now.
The… Read More
UFC FN 62 Weigh-In Results: Demian Maia And Ryan LaFlare Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 62, which will take place tomorrow night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the main event, Demian Maia will battle fellow welterweight contender Ryan LaFlare, and in… Read More
UFC FN 62: Ryan LaFlare Says Demian Maia’s “Where I Want to Be”
By FCF Staff
Ryan LaFlare is currently on the outside of the UFC’s top ten, welterweight rankings looking in, and the undefeated fighter hopes to change all that Saturday night.
At UFC FN 62 the #14 ranked LaFlare will battle… Read More
UFC FN 62 Free Fight: Demian Maia vs. Rick Story
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare New Headliner
By FCF Staff
Since Raphael Assuncao will no longer fight Urijah Faber at UFC Fight Night 62, due to an ankle injury, the UFC has announced that a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare will headline the event.… Read More
UFC FN 49: Demian Maia vs. Mike Pyle, Thales Leites vs. Francis Carmont Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 49 has picked up two intriguing bouts, as Demian Maia will face Mike Pyle, and Thales Leites has verbally agreed to battle Francis Carmont.
The August 23rd card will be hosted by the BOK… Read More
TUF Brazil Finale III: Demian Maia Says he can “Breathe” After Latest Win, Discusses Stacked Welterweight Division
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia ended a two fight losing skid at the TUF Brazil III Finale Saturday night, and with the victory, the jiu-jitsu guru has likely ensured he remains a top ten ranked welterweight.
It wasn’t that long… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante, Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in the Works
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of speculation as to who Daniel Cormier will fight next, after making a successful light-heavyweight debut in February, and according to a report it could be Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante.
Cormier was scheduled… Read More
UFC 170: Rousey, Thompson, MacDonald and Maia Awarded Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Some fans in attendance tonight at UFC 170 weren’t happy with how the main event ended in 66 seconds, but Ronda Rousey was awarded a “Performance of the Night” for her quick win over Sarah McMann.
Rousey,… Read More