Champion Woodley should be Demian's next opponent (Photo: Facebook/UFC)
Shortly after Dana White confirmed that Demian Maia will be the next challenger for the welterweight category title (up to 77kg), the current weight champion Tyron woodley made a point of minimizing the Brazilian's chances. According to the current belt holder, the Brazilian's jiu-jitsu will not be effective when they face each other.
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“It’s like we say after training at Roufusport: “They think they want a little, but they don’t want anything.” You have to recognize that I have the best takedown defense numbers in the entire welterweight division, and the second in the entire UFC. I have already faced the “Andrés Galvãos” and the “Jake Shields" of life. If Demian Maia Do you think you're going to take my back and take me to the ground like you did with me? Jorge masvidal e Carlos Condit, he better get his horse out of the rain”, he declared, in an interview with the “FS1” channel.
Woodley, 35 years old, became champion of the category by defeating Robbie Lawler at UFC 201, in July 2016, by knockout in the first round. He defended his belt on two occasions, both against Stephen Thompson, having drawn the first and winning the rematch, in March of this year. With 17 wins and just three losses in his career, T-Wood hasn't known what it's like to lose since 2014, when he was surpassed by Rory McDonald in the unanimous decision of the judges. In Ultimate, there are seven positive results, two negative results and one draw.
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