Best fights of Demian Maia
Over 20 years as a professional, Demian Maia has compiled a 28-11 (17) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Demian Maia submits Matt Brown
On May 14, 2016 Demian Maia faced Matt Brown in a welterweight bout. Maia was 38 years old with a record of 22-6, and Brown was 35 with a record of 20-13. Maia was on a 4-fight winning streak and Brown was coming off a win. Maia submitted Matt Brown via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
2. Demian Maia submits Carlos Condit
On August 27, 2016 Demian Maia faced Carlos Condit in a welterweight bout. Maia was 38 years old with a record of 23-6, and Condit was 32 with a record of 30-9. Maia was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Condit was coming off a loss. Maia submitted Carlos Condit via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Demian Maia defeats Jon Fitch
On February 2, 2013 Demian Maia faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. Maia was 35 years old with a record of 17-4, and Fitch was 34 with a record of 25-4-1. Maia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fitch was coming off a win. Maia won via unanimous decision.
4. Demian Maia defeats Anthony Rocco Martin
On June 29, 2019 Demian Maia faced Anthony Rocco Martin in a welterweight bout. Maia was 41 years old with a record of 26-9, and Martin was 29 with a record of 16-4. Maia was coming off a win and Martin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maia won via majority decision.
5. Demian Maia defeats Jorge Masvidal
On May 13, 2017 Demian Maia faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Maia was 39 years old with a record of 24-6, and Masvidal was 32 with a record of 32-11. Maia was on a 6-fight winning streak and Masvidal was on a 3-fight winning streak. Maia won via split decision.
6. Demian Maia defeats Gunnar Nelson
On December 12, 2015 Demian Maia faced Gunnar Nelson in a welterweight bout. Maia was 38 years old with a record of 21-6, and Nelson was 27 with a record of 14-1-1. Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nelson was coming off a win. Maia won via unanimous decision.
7. Demian Maia submits Chael Sonnen
On February 21, 2009 Demian Maia faced Chael Sonnen in a middleweight bout. Maia was 31 years old with a record of 10-0, and Sonnen was 31 with a record of 23-9-1. Maia was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Sonnen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maia submitted Chael Sonnen via triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Demian Maia loses to Anderson Silva via unanimous decision
On April 10, 2010 Demian Maia fought Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight title. Maia was 32 years old with a record of 12-1, and Silva was 34 with a record of 27-4. Maia was coming off a win and Silva was on a 11-fight winning streak. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Silva.
9. Demian Maia defeats Ryan LaFlare
On March 21, 2015 Demian Maia faced Ryan LaFlare in a welterweight bout. Maia was 37 years old with a record of 19-6, and LaFlare was 31 with a record of 11-0. Maia was coming off a win and LaFlare was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Maia won via unanimous decision.
10. Demian Maia submits Neil Magny
On August 1, 2015 Demian Maia faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Maia was 37 years old with a record of 20-6, and Magny was 27 with a record of 15-3. Maia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Magny was on a 7-fight winning streak. Maia submitted Neil Magny via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.