Demian Maia, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 28 wins, 11 losses, and no draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the UFC's welterweight division at 170 lbs., he stands tall at 6 feet 1 inch with a reach of 72 inches, adopting a southpaw stance. In terms of performance, Maia demonstrates a calculated approach, averaging 1.8 significant strikes per minute and boasting a striking accuracy of 43%. His opponents often find success in landing strikes against him at an average rate of 2.07 per minute, but his exceptional strike defense of 63% ensures he absorbs minimal damage. Maia is particularly renowned for his grappling skills, averaging 2.49 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 24%. He also attempts an average of one submission per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Throughout his career, Maia has achieved notable victories against high-profile opponents such as Jon Fitch, who held an ELO rating of 1157 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he has demonstrated his grappling prowess by submitting Lyman Good, Anthony Rocco Martin, and Ben Askren via rear naked choke. However, his most recent fights have seen mixed results, with a loss to Gilbert Burns via knockout/technical knockout in March 2020 and a split decision defeat against Belal Muhammad in June 2021.