Maia ‘out-Fitches’ Jon Fitch, grinds way to decision win
The UFC welterweight division has a new contender, Demian Maia. The Brazilian grappling specialist notched arguably the most significant victory…
The UFC welterweight division has a new contender, Demian Maia. The Brazilian grappling specialist notched arguably the most significant victory of his career at UFC 156, stifling longtime divisional star Jon Fitch en route to a unanimous decision win.
All three judges scored it 30-27 for Maia.
The surprise was not necessarily that Maia won, it was how he did it, taking Fitch down repeatedly, earning seven takedowns overall in the three-round bout. That kept Fitch on the defensive and never let him get off his offense. For example, in the first round, Maia landed 34 strikes to Fitch’s six.
Jon Fitch Vs. Demian Maia
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
-Demian Maia defeated Jon Fitch by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)