WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Demian Maia
28-11
Age
45
Height
6'1"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
12:25
Gym
Vila da Luta/Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu (Sao Paulo)
Wins By
3 KO · 14 Sub · 11 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 7R2 2R3 12R5 1
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
61%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
RL
vs Ryan LaFlare
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:34
WIN
BA
vs Ben Askren
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:54
WIN
AR
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
LG
vs Lyman Good
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:38
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jake Shields
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
AY
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Matt Brown
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:31
WIN
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· 2015-08-01
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:52
LOSS
RM
vs Rory MacDonald
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JF
vs Jon Fitch
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RS
vs Rick Story
UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· 2012-10-13
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:30
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:30
WIN
DH
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2· 2012-07-07
KO/TKO
to Rib Injury
R1 0:47
KO/TKOto Rib Injury·R1 0:47
WIN
JS
vs Jorge Santiago
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Mark Munoz
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Mario Miranda
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Dan Miller
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:21
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:21
WIN
CS
vs Chael Sonnen
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:37
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:37
WIN
NQ
vs Nate Quarry
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:13
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:13
WIN
JM
vs Jason MacDonald
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:44
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:44
WIN
EH
vs Ed Herman
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission
R2 2:27
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission·R2 2:27
WIN
RJ
vs Ryan Jensen
UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:40
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:40
WIN
KG
vs Kendall Grove
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Carlos Condit
UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:52
LOSS
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.8/min
Grappling
2.49 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Demian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
50%
Single Legs
50%
Damage Events
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
8% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
11
92% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
to
Rib Injury
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 11 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#19
82% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
9% of subs
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
Technical Submission
#31
9% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 92% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: to Rib Injury (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (9x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and TD/15min (2.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (72% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc50%
Clinch
68% acc12%
Ground
79% acc38%
Striking Differential-0.27/min
1.80 landed/min2.07 absorbed/min
1.80
Landed/Min
2.07
Absorbed/Min
0.04
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed739
Sig. Strikes Attempted1696
Key Insights
Demian is active on the ground (38%).
Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 38% from ground at 79% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.0 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%
Landed
60
Defended
214
Total
274
2.49
TD / 15min
0.99
Sub / 15min
60
TD Landed
274
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
68
Landed
274
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
27 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
52%
R2
22%
R3
22%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.49/15min.
14 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Prolific submission hunter: 27 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 38% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
739
1.09
Ratio
Absorbed
675
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
1/5
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.7
High
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
65%
R3 vs R1 Output
72%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 33 fights
R1 Control
2:04
R2 Control
1:49
R3 Control
1:41
R1 to Final
-8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.0pp
Body
-6.1pp
Leg
-1.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-14.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 5 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
8.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
6.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
72%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3171
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights