Demian Maia has a tepid fight and loses to Belal Muhammad in the last fight of his UFC contract

D. Maia was defeated by B. Muhammad in the UFC 263. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The last fight of the contract Demian Maia in Ultimate it had a bitter taste. In the fight against Belal Muhammad |, held this Saturday (12) in Glendale (USA), by UFC 263, the Brazilian fought a tepid fight, saw the Palestinian resist takedown attempts and lost in a unanimous decision from the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).

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At 43, Demian Maia had the last fight of his current UFC contract. Now, the veteran has a career record of 28 wins and 11 losses.

Yes, Belal Muhammad |, 32, updated his record and has a record of 19 triumphs, three setbacks and one 'no contest'.

THE FIGHT

The duel began with both fighters measuring distances to apply jabs. Right away, Demian Maia he dived at Belal's legs, who had the support of the railing to get up. With the fight standing, the Palestinian connected with a direct shot that was soon defended by the Brazilian. In turn, the jiu-jitsu legend attempted another takedown, but was thwarted by Muhammad.

In the second round, Belal Muhammad | landed a low kick, while Demian Maia continued measuring initiatives. Controlling the actions, the Palestinian landed other jab and direct combinations and continued delivering the main blows of the round. In the final stretch of the round, Demian tried to apply a takedown on the fence, but remained in position until the bell sounded.

The third and decisive round again saw the initiative of Demian Maia. Clever, Belal Muhammad | He managed to free himself from the position and, standing up, delivered a straight shot that rocked the Brazilian. At one point, the Palestinian dominated the actions and easily hit the face of the São Paulo native who, in turn, was unable to close the distance in the exchange. Unsuccessfully, he tried to 'smash' his opponent against the fence to try to take him down. However, with small jumps, Belal opened the base and resisted the attempt.

UFC 263 RESULTS

MAIN CARD 

Average weight: Israel adesanya derrotou Marvin vettori in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) – Title fight

Fly weight: Brandon Moreno finished Deiveson Figueiredo with a rear naked choke at 2m26s of R3 – Title fight

Welterweight Weight: Leon edwards derrotou Nate diaz in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Welterweight Weight: Belal Muhammad | derrotou Demian Maia in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight: Paul Craig derrotou Jamahal hill by technical knockout at 1m59s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight: Brad Riddell derrotou Drew dober in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight: Erik Anders derrotou Darren stewart in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)

Fly weight: Lauren Murphy derrotou Joanne calderwood in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Feather weight: Movsar Evloev derrotou Hakeem dawodu in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Bantamweight: Pannie kianzad derrotou Alexis Davis in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Lightweight: terrance mckinney derrotou Matt frevola by knockout at 7sec. from R1

Featherweight: Steven Peterson defeated Chase Hooper in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Lightweight: fares ziam derrotou Luigi Vendramini in the judges' majority split decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)

Heavyweight: Carlos Boi derrotou Jake collier in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)