Fighter details| Name | Demian Maia |
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| Date of birth | Nov 6, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioDemian Maia – General Profile
Demian Maia is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, best known for his long and successful career in the UFC’s middleweight and welterweight divisions. Born on November 6, 1977, in São Paulo, Brazil, Maia is widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers in MMA history.
MMA Career
Maia began his professional MMA career after achieving elite success in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where he became a multiple-time world champion. He quickly made an impact in the UFC, compiling an impressive winning streak in the middleweight division that earned him a title shot early in his promotional run.
Later moving to welterweight, Maia experienced a career resurgence, defeating several top contenders and earning another title opportunity. Over the course of his UFC tenure, he competed against many of the sport’s most prominent names, remaining a perennial contender for more than a decade.
Fighting Style
Demian Maia was renowned for his elite-level submission grappling and positional control. He specialized in taking opponents to the ground, advancing position methodically, and securing back control to finish fights with chokes. His ability to impose a grappling-heavy game plan at the highest level of MMA set him apart from many of his contemporaries.
Career Highlights
Maia earned numerous submission victories and performance bonuses throughout his career. He challenged for UFC titles in two weight classes and established one of the most respected submission résumés in the history of the promotion.
Legacy
Demian Maia is remembered as one of the purest specialists ever to compete in mixed martial arts. His dedication to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, combined with sustained success against elite opposition, solidified his reputation as a technical master and one of the most influential grapplers in UFC history.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 84.62% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Mauricio Ruffy | 13-2 |
| Billy Elekana | 10-2 |
| Quinton Jackson Rampage | 38-14 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Valdas Pocevicius | 34-35 |
| Fabricio Nascimento | 24-13 |
| Kuat Khamitov Naiman | 24-8 |
| Ludovit Klein Mr. Highlight | 24-5 |
| Eddie Larrea Fast | 23-51 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Johnny Walker | 22-9 |
| Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 10-1 |
| Alexia Thainara Burguesinha | 13-1 |
| Daniel Rodriguez D-Rod | 20-5 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Nick Klein The Amish Hammer | 6-3 |
| Tatsuro Taira | 18-1 |
| Kyler Phillips Matrix | 12-4 |
| Kevin Randleman The Monster | 17-16 |
| Michael Aswell The Texas Kid | 11-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brian Ebersole Bad Boy | 51-18 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Donald Cerrone Cowboy | 36-17 |
| Jorge Masvidal Gamebred | 35-17 |
| Tim Means The Dirty Bird | 33-17 |
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