Demian Maia losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Demian Maia has compiled a 28-11 (17) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses, two of them in title fights.
11. Demian Maia loses to Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision
On June 12, 2021 Demian Maia faced Belal Muhammad in a welterweight bout. Maia was 43 years old with a record of 28-10, and Muhammad was 32 with a record of 18-3. Maia was coming off a loss. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Muhammad.
10. Demian Maia loses to Gilbert Burns via KO
On March 14, 2020 Demian Maia faced Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. Maia was 42 years old with a record of 28-9, and Burns was 33 with a record of 17-3. Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Burns was on a 4-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Maia via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Demian Maia loses to Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision
On May 19, 2018 Demian Maia faced Kamaru Usman in a welterweight bout. Maia was 40 years old with a record of 25-8, and Usman was 31 with a record of 12-1. Maia was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Usman was on a 11-fight winning streak. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Usman.
8. Demian Maia loses to Colby Covington via unanimous decision
On October 28, 2017 Demian Maia faced Colby Covington in a welterweight bout. Maia was 39 years old with a record of 25-7, and Covington was 29 with a record of 12-1. Maia was coming off a loss, while Covington was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Covington.
7. Demian Maia loses to Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision
On July 29, 2017 Demian Maia fought Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title. Maia was 39 years old with a record of 25-6, and Woodley was 35 with a record of 17-3-1. Maia was on a 7-fight winning streak and Woodley was coming off a win. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Woodley.
6. Demian Maia loses to Rory MacDonald via unanimous decision
On February 22, 2014 Demian Maia faced Rory MacDonald in a welterweight bout. Maia was 36 years old with a record of 18-5, and MacDonald was 24 with a record of 15-2. Both Maia and MacDonald were coming off a loss. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with MacDonald.
5. Demian Maia loses to Jake Shields via split decision
On October 9, 2013 Demian Maia faced Jake Shields in a welterweight bout. Maia was 35 years old with a record of 18-4, and Shields was 34 with a record of 28-6-1. Maia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shields was coming off a win. Maia lost via split decision. Went the distance with Shields.
4. Demian Maia loses to Chris Weidman via unanimous decision
On January 28, 2012 Demian Maia faced Chris Weidman in a middleweight bout. Maia was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Weidman was 27 with a record of 7-0. Maia was coming off a win and Weidman was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Weidman.
3. Demian Maia loses to Mark Muñoz via unanimous decision
On June 11, 2011 Demian Maia faced Mark Muñoz in a middleweight bout. Maia was 33 years old with a record of 14-2, and Muñoz was 33 with a record of 10-2. Both Maia and Muñoz were on a 2-fight winning streak. Maia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Muñoz.
2. 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.
1. Demian Maia loses to Nate Marquardt via KO in 21 seconds
On August 29, 2009 Demian Maia faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Maia was 31 years old with a record of 11-0, and Marquardt was 30 with a record of 28-8-2. Maia was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marquardt stopped Maia via KO in the 1st round.