Demian Maia
UFC 2007–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 86.0
Scouting report
Moving to welterweight, Demian Maia produced 22 UFC victories and a title shot between 2014 and 2018, defeating opponents including Carlos Condit, Jorge Masvidal, and Ben Askren, and challenging Tyron Woodley for the belt at UFC 214. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system carried over from middleweight, reflected in a 90 Cardio and peak 86 BJJ rating that underpinned a division-topping grappling résumé.
Peak ratings
By edition
Maia went on a grappling run upon focusing on the welterweight division from 2014 to 2015, defeating Alexander Yakovlev, Ryan LaFlare, Neil Magny via rear-naked choke in Rio, and dominating Gunnar Nelson over three rounds at UFC 194 in Las Vegas. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guard passing, mount control, and back takes are reflected in an 97 BJJ and 84 Wrestling.
Maia extended his winning streak to seven in 2016 and 2017, submitting Matt Brown in Curitiba, choking out former interim champion Carlos Condit in just 1:52 in Vancouver, and defeating Jorge Masvidal at UFC 211 in Dallas to earn a title bout against Tyron Woodley at UFC 214. His mat control and submission dominance justify his 98 BJJ and 90 Fight IQ.
Maia suffered decision defeats to Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman before authoring three consecutive victories in 2019, submitting Lyman Good, outworking Anthony Rocco Martin, and submitting former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren with a third-round rear-naked choke in Singapore. His submission ability and takedown persistence are reflected in an 96 BJJ and 84 Wrestling.
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