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Demian Maia

Nickname -- Birthdate 11/6/1977
Height / Weight 6'0" - 170lbs Place of Birth Sao Paolo, Brazil

UFC on Fox 2 Results: Chris Weidman defeats Demian Maia by split decision (29-28 Weidman, 29-28 Maia, 29-28 Chris Weidman)

Demian Maia is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert who competes in the UFC middleweight division. He challenged Anderson Silva for his title at UFC 112, where he lost a five-round decision. Maia is a submission expert and currently trains with Wanderlei Silva in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 136 results: Demian Maia defeats Jorge Santiago by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Last Fight

The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale

Dec 4, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Demian Maia vs Kendall Grove

Next Fight

UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis

Aug 3, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Josh Koscheck vs Demian Maia

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UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

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UFC 163 official for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Aldo vs. Pettis and Maia vs. Koscheck confirmed

UFC officials confirmed that they will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August, as Jose Aldo defends his FW belt against Anthony Pettis in the main event.

UFC 163: ‘Aldo vs. Pettis' confirmed for Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UFC officials confirmed UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" for Aug. 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event features a featherweight championship main event of Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold results and post-fight analysis

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UFC Quick Quote: Anderson Silva doesn't like to fight Brazilians

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UFC 163 fight card and rumors for 'Aldo vs. Pettis' on August 3 in Brazil

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UFC 163: Josh Koscheck vs. Demian Maia in the works for Aug. 3 in Brazil

Longtime veterans Josh Koscheck and Demian Maia have been penciled in to clash for a spot in the 170-pound "mix" at the upcoming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 3, 2013 in Brazil.

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck announced for UFC 163

The UFC has announced that Demian Maia will take on Josh Koscheck at UFC 163 the August, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Demian Maia vs. Josh Koscheck targeted for UFC 163 in August

Demian Maia vs. Josh Koschech is slated to take place on the Aug. 3 card, MMAFighting.com confirmed with sources close to the fight. The UFC has yet to officially announced the 170-pound fight.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

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UFC 159 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping preview

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Vinny Magalhaes says they'll need two referees for his UFC 159 bout with Phil Davis

Vinny Magalhaes is trash talking his way to Newark leading up to his UFC 159 fight with Phil Davis.
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