D. Maia is expected to retire in 2019 after 12 years in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube ufc
Demian Maia submitted Lyman Good with a rear naked choke at 2:38 of the first round in a clash on the main card of UFC Fortaleza, Saturday (02). In this way, the Brazilian ended a sequence of three defeats and began the countdown to the end of his contract and possible retirement from MMA. In a press conference after the event, the veteran pointed out who would be the ideal opponent for his first fight of the remaining two in his agreement with Ultimate.
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Demian said that since the victory of Michael chiesa about Carlos Condit at UFC 232, in December last year, his fans have been suggesting a confrontation between him and 'Maverick'. Maia stated that he is not an athlete who challenges others, but he liked the idea of facing the North American.
“After he beat Condit, a lot of people went on my Twitter and talked about a fight between me and him. And I found it interesting, because, in fact, I don't see many fights. (…) It's a job. (…) I'm not the kind of guy who challenges others, but his name came to mind because people keep telling me about him”, said Demian.
Demian has had 29 fights in almost 12 years in Ultimate, with 20 triumphs and nine setbacks. After UFC Fortaleza, Maia has two more fights on his contract that may not be renewed. The fighter wants to focus on other projects outside the octagon.
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