Demian Maia

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Demian Maia Explains Past Bar Brawl, Stabbing Incident In Sweden

January 26, 2022

A routine night out at a bar turned into a night of chaos for former UFC welterweight Demian Maia. Maia's latest Octagon appearance came at...

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Demian Maia Scoffs At Transgender Fighter Facing Women

September 17, 2021

Much has been made about transgender fighter Alana McLaughlin, and now Demian Maia is throwing in his two cents. McLaughlin has sparked a debate within...

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Demian Maia & Jimmie Rivera No Longer Under UFC Contract

August 23, 2021

Demian Maia and Jimmie Rivera are no longer competing under the UFC banner. MMAJunkie's John Morgan has taken to his Twitter account to reveal that...

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Dana White On Demian Maia’s UFC Future: “It’s Time To Hang It Up”

July 7, 2021

UFC president Dana White says that Demian Maia's loss against Belal Muhammad was his final appearance in the UFC. Maia was last in action last...

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Demian Maia Has Requested A Retirement Fight Against Diaz Or Cerrone

June 26, 2021

Grappling legend and UFC welterweight Demian Maia is set on his idea of a departure fight from the UFC, and big names are on...

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Demian Maia Calls Out Nate Diaz For “Last MMA Bout”

June 15, 2021

Demian Maia says he wants one more fight in the UFC and would be "honored" to face Nate Diaz to close out his career. The...

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Demian Maia Likely Won’t Fight Again In The UFC Says Dana White

June 13, 2021

Dana White has hinted that we may have seen Demian Maia’s last fight in the UFC. Maia, one of the oldest fighters on the roster...

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Belal Muhammad Says A Win Over Demian Maia Cements Him As A Welterweight Contender

June 10, 2021

Belal Muhammad is confident he will become a legit welterweight contender after Saturday night. Muhammad had a shot to enter the top-five back in March...

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Demian Maia & Belal Muhammad Agree To Fight At UFC 263 On June 12

April 4, 2021

Belal Muhammad won’t get the opponent he wanted, but he will still have an opportunity to break into the top 10 of the welterweight...

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UFC Brasilia Highlights: Gilbert Burns Finishes Demian Maia

March 14, 2020

Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns ended in the first round. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Brasilia on Saturday...

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Demian Maia May Delay Retirement Plans If He Beats Gilbert Burns

March 14, 2020

Depending on what a win over Gilbert Burns would mean, Demian Maia could hold off on initial retirement plans. After his clash with Burns tonight...

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Gilbert Burns Says Submitting Demian Maia At UFC Brasilia Is A Possibility

March 12, 2020

Gilbert Burns isn't ruling out a submission victory against Demian Maia. On March 14, Burns and Maia will collide in the co-main event of UFC...

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Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns Reported for UFC Brasilia in March

January 4, 2020

A grappler’s delight is headed to UFC Brasilia (UFC Fight Night 170), with Demian Maia facing Gilbert Burns in March, as reported by UFC...

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Demian Maia Thinks Ben Askren Should Keep Fighting

November 14, 2019

Demian Maia doesn't feel Ben Askren should retire yet. Late last month, Maia and Askren headlined UFC Singapore in Kallang. Askren was hoping to rebound...

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UFC Rankings Report: Demian Maia Resurges

October 30, 2019

The UFC rankings have been updated following UFC Singapore! Check out all the changes below! Pound for Pound: Dustin Poirier moves up to be tied with...

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