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UFC 170 Countdown: Rory MacDonald vs. Demian Maia
UFC FN 29: Shields Gets by Maia, Kim Blasts Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 29 card in Barueri, Brazil, which saw Jake Shields grind his way to a split decision win over welterweight contender Demian Maia.
In the co-main-event, Dong Hyun Kim… Read More
UFC FN 29 Weigh-Ins: Maia and Shields Set, Silva Overweight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Welterweights Demian Maia and Jake Shields both made weight this afternoon in Barueri, Brazil, clearing the way to their main event about tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 29.
Shields came in at 171 pounds for the… Read More
Opinion: Demian Maia Shines, or Jake Shields Silences Critics
By Michael Hatamoto
Following the excitement from UFC 165, it’s time to shift focus to UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields from Barueri, Brazil next month.
A welterweight clash between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist Demian Maia… Read More
Report: Demian Maia-Jake Shields Bout in Works
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields has been looking to face another top ten welterweight for some time now, and it appears as though the former Strikeforce champ will get his wish in the coming months. According to a report, the… Read More
Leslie Smith Signs Multi-Fight Deal With Invicta FC, Fighting Jennifer Maia July 13th
By Invicta FC (via press release)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 1, 2013) – On the heels of her second-career Invicta Fighting Championships “Fight of the Night” performance, crowd-pleasing, prolific striker Leslie “The Peacemaker” Smith (5-3-1) of Pleasanton, Calif. has signed… Read More
Jon Fitch Fighting Demian Maia at UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Demian Maia has been tapped for another stiff test, as the renowned grappler will take on perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch next. According to multiple reports, the two will fight February 2nd, at UFC… Read More
Rick Story Says Bout With Demian Maia Set For UFC 153
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the UFC’s upcoming October 13th event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, continues to fill up, as Rick Story has announced that he’s fighting Demian Maia at the event.
The Brave Legion welterweight reported the… Read More
Mike Pierce On Rivals Koscheck, Ellenberger, Maia: “They’re All On My List Of People To Beat Up.”
By Tom Taylor
On June 8th, at UFC on FX 3, Mike Pierce will enter the cage for the first time since a hotly debated split decision loss to Josh Koscheck on February 4th at UFC 143. Pierce will look… Read More
Demian Maia to Make Welterweight Debut Versus Dong Hyun Kim
Riki Fukuda to Face Costa Philippou at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia will face a stiff test in the decorated grappler’s welterweight debut, as today the UFC announced that the former middleweight will take on the resilient Dong… Read More
Undefeated Chris Weidman To Face Demian Maia At UFC On Fox 2
By FCF Staff
Undefeated 27-year-old prospect Chris Weidman (7-0) got a huge break today when he was called up to face Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Demian Maia (15-3), live on Fox, on Jan. 28.
Weidman will fill the spot that Michael… Read More
Report: Michael Bisping Fighting Demian Maia Next
It appears as though Michael Bisping won’t have to wait long to fight again, following his one sided stoppage of fellow Jason “Mayhem” Miller, as according to multiple reports the middleweight will fight Demian Maia,
Kendall Grove Confirms Dec. 4th Bout with Demian Maia
Maia Confirms Miranda as New Opponent
By FCF Staff
Only days removed from initial reports that Alan Belcher will no longer be able to fight Demian Maia, September 15th, due to a detached retina, Maia has announced on his official… Read More
UFC Vegas 81: Edson Barboza Comes Back to Defeat Sodiq Yusuff
By FCF Staff
Edson Barboza recorded a pivotal and memorable win at UFC Fight Night 81, but the veteran fighter didn’t do so, unscathed.
Barboza took on fellow, featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff in the main event. Not long into the… Read More
UFC Vegas 81 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s latest Fight Night card will take place in Las Vegas on Saturday, and it will be headlined by a featherweight fight between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza.
Yusuff came in at 145.5 pounds for the… Read More
Cage Warriors 157 Results: Mick Stanton Defends Title With Stoppage Win
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors 157 took place Friday in London, England, and the card saw Mick Stanton extend his reign as middleweight champion.
Stanton faced contender James Webb, who defeated him by unanimous decision back in 2020. On Friday,… Read More
Cage Warriors 157 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Cage Warriors 157, which is taking place Friday in London, England.
In the main event, middleweight champion Mick Stanton will take on contender, James Webb.
The card will be streamed on… Read More
CW 157 Final Card & Broadcast Details
By FCF Staff
The day before the UFC holds its latest card in London, England, Cage Warriors will promote its 157th event in the historic city.
In the main event, middleweight champion Mick Stanton will look to defend the title… Read More
Daniel Cormier Proposes Belal Muhammad Fight Kamaru Usman Next
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daniel Cormier won’t argue Belal Muhammad doesn’t deserve a shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown. But, the decorated fighter believes Muhammad needs to record another high-profile victory, as a means to entrench a title fight appearance.
Muhammad… Read More