Demian Maia
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Record: 13 - 2
Height: 6'0" (183cm)
Weight: 184 lbs
Age: 32
Camp: Wand Fight Team
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Demian Maia (born in Sao Paulo, Brazil) is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization.he UFC announced that it had signed Maia to a contract on August 7, 2007.

He was originally matched against veteran Marvin Eastman, but Eastman pulled out due to eye surgery. Ryan Jensen, who trained with Team Quest for this fight, was named as his replacement. The preliminary bout took place on October 20 at UFC 77: Hostile Territory in Cincinnati, Ohio. Maia won by rear naked choke in the first round and won Submission of the Night honors, which paid him $40,000.

Maia next fought Ed Herman, another Team Quest fighter, at UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 19, 2008. Maia defeated Herman by triangle choke at 2:27 of the second round. He again earned Submission of the Night honors for the victory, which paid him $75,000.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  0   (0%) Knockout Losses:  1   (07%)
TKO Wins:  2   (13%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  8   (53%) Submission Losses:  0   (0%)
Decision Wins:  3   (20%) Decision Losses:  1   (07%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Mario Miranda Unanimous Decision UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 Aug. 28, 2010 3
Loss Anderson Silva Unanimous Decision UFC 112: Invincible Apr. 10, 2010 5
Win Dan Miller Unanimous Decision UFC 109: Relentless Feb. 06, 2010 3
Loss Nate Marquardt Knockout UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Aug. 29, 2009 1
Win Chael Sonnen Submission UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb. 21, 2009 1
Win Nate Quarry Submission UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar Nov. 15, 2008 1
Win Jason MacDonald Submission UFC 87: Seek and Destroy Aug. 09, 2008 3
Win Ed Herman Technical Submission UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre II Apr. 19, 2008 2
Win Ryan Jensen Submission UFC 77: Hostile Territory Oct. 20, 2007 1
Win Ryan Stout Technical Knockout GFC: Evolution May. 19, 2007 1
Win Fabio Nascimento Submission SC1: Super Challenge 1 Oct. 07, 2006 1
Win Gustavo Machado Unanimous Decision SC1: Super Challenge 1 Oct. 07, 2006 2
Win Vitelmo Kubis Bandeira Submission SC1: Super Challenge 1 Oct. 07, 2006 1
Win Lukasz Chlewicki Submission The Cage Vol. 4: Redemption Dec. 03, 2005 1
Win Raul Sosa Technical Knockout Tormenta en el Ring: Tormenta en el Ring Sep. 21, 2001 1
Total Fights: 15   |   Record: 13 - 2
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