Brazilian mixed martial artist
Born: November 6, 1977
Demian Maia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner, widely regarded as one of the best submission specialists in MMA history. Born on November 6, 1977, in São Paulo, Brazil, Maia started training in Judo and Karate as a child before transitioning to BJJ at the age of 19. He earned his black belt in BJJ under the legendary Fabio Gurgel, a feat that propelled his career in the world of martial arts.
Maia made his professional MMA debut in 2001 and joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2007, quickly gaining a reputation for his exceptional grappling and submission skills. Over his career, he faced top fighters in both the middleweight and welterweight divisions, earning victories over names like Chael Sonnen, Carlos Condit, and Jorge Masvidal.
A multiple-time contender for UFC titles, Maia’s legacy is defined by his mastery of BJJ in MMA. He holds numerous submission victories, including a Performance of the Night bonus for his win over Rick Story. Maia retired from MMA in 2021 with an impressive record, leaving a lasting impact on the sport as one of the finest grapplers ever to compete.
Demian Maia’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’m a name that can be as a co-main event or a main event and people want to see.
- I was never a playboy, you know? But it’s easy to say that because it’s just a stereotype. ‘OK, this boy did college so he must be a playboy.’
- You can’t compare my background to the Gracies’, not only in technique, but in terms of business and marketing.
- I want to be remembered as a guy who goes out and represents the art of jiu-jitsu.
- Fights are fights. It’s a cliche, but it’s true, you can never know how they’ll go down for sure until you do it.
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