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Gilbert Burns plans to submit Demian Maia, then call out Colby Covington for talking ‘so much crap’
Gilbert Burns is getting the biggest fight of his career in the co-main event of UFC Brasilia this weekend when he takes on Demian Maia. It was a fight Burns had wanted but he didn’t expect Maia to accept. When he found out the scrap was happening, he was ecstatic. “I thought he was going […]
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Gilbert Burns says Demian Maia didn’t want to take fight, believes win puts career on ‘another level’
Gilbert Burns got his wish as he will indeed fight Demian Maia in the co-main event of UFC Brasilia. Yet, the fight almost didn’t come to fruition. Burns, who is now 2-0 at welterweight with two short-notice wins over Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson says mutual friends between him and Maia said the Brazilian legend […]
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Demian Maia encourages Ben Askren to continue fighting
Earlier this year, Ben Askren stepped into the UFC’s Octagon for the first time, with mountains of hype associated with his name. After an impressive win over Robbie Lawler in his UFC debut, however, he’s experienced back-to-back losses to Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia respectively — a five-second knockout and a submission. After these stoppage […]
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UFC rankings update: Ben Askren takes a tumble, Dominick Cruz exits
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Saturday’s UFC Singapore card, and as expected, former ONE and Bellator champ Ben Askren has taken a tumble down the welterweight rankings after losing to Demian Maia in the main event. In victory, Maia has hiked up four spots to No. 6. Elsewhere […]
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What’s next for Demian Maia and Ben Askren after UFC Singapore?
At Saturday’s UFC Singapore card, Demian Maia and Ben Askren were looking to prove who was the best grappler in the UFC’s welterweight division. Maia is the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace while Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and All-American. This time around, jiu jitsu trumped wrestling, as Demian Maia submitted Ben Askren in the third […]
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Dillon Danis proclaims himself “the best grappler in MMA” following Ben Askren’s loss to Demian Maia
Bellator’s Dillon Danis has proclaimed himself to be the “best grappler in MMA” following Ben Askren’s submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore. Dillon Danis, who is always vocal on his social media channels, took to Twitter to issue his latest bold statement. Here’s what Dillon Danis wrote. i am the best grappler in […]
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Demian Maia issues classy statement following submission win over Ben Askren
UFC welterweight Demian Maia has issued a classy statement following his third-round submission victory over Ben Askren in the main event of UFC Singapore. Demian Maia, who is known as one of the most humble and respected fighters in MMA, took to social media to share some kind words for Askren after beating him in […]
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Jorge Masvidal wants Demian Maia to save his last fight for him
Jorge Masvidal wants a chance to run things back with Demian Maia following the Brazilians impressive submission victory over Ben Askren. Maia defeated Askren with a rear-naked choke submission (see that here) in the third round of today’s UFC Singapore event. The victory marked Maia’s third in a row, as the submission ace had previously […]
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Ben Askren reflects after submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore
Ben Askren was hoping that a win over submission ace Demian Maia at today’s UFC Singapore event would put him right back into welterweight title contention. Unfortunately for ‘Funky’, things did not go according to plan against the Brazilian submission specialist. After being outpointed on the feet in round one, Askren decided to use his […]
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Pros react to Demian Maia stopping Ben Askren at UFC Singapore
A welterweight bout between Ben Askren and Demian Maia headlined today’s UFC Singapore event. Askren was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering the first loss of his career in devastating fashion to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July. Prior to being starched by ‘Gamebred’, ‘Funky’ had scored a controversial first […]
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UFC Singapore Results: Demian Maia sleeps Ben Askren (Video)
A key welterweight bout between Ben Askren and Demian Maia headlines today’s UFC Singapore event. Askren will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering the first loss of his career in devastating fashion to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July. Prior to being starched by ‘Gamebred’, ‘Funky’ had scored a […]
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UFC Singapore Results and Highlights
A key welterweight bout featuring division standouts Ben Askren and Demian Maia headlines today’s UFC Singapore event. Askren will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering the first loss of his career in devastating fashion to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July. Prior to being starched by ‘Gamebred’, ‘Funky’ had […]
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UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch
UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren. ‘Funky’ is coming off a shocking loss against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. The Olympic wrestler went for a takedown but ‘Gamebred’ retaliated with […]
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UFC Singapore betting odds: Askren favored to beat Maia
The UFC is back in our lives this Saturday with the compelling looking UFC Singapore card. The UFC Singapore main event promises to be a grappler’s delight. Olympic wrestler and former ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren will try to bounce back from a catastrophic knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal by taking out BJJ expert Demian […]
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UFC Singapore | Pro fighters make their picks for Ben Askren vs. Demian Maia
In the main event of UFC Singapore, Ben Askren will be looking to get back into the win column when he takes on Demian Maia. Heading into this fight, “Funky” is a -175 favorite while the Brazilian is a +145 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their […]
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VIDEO | Ben Askren stares down Demian Maia in Singapore
On October 26, the UFC will return to Singapore. The promotion’s latest stop in “The Lion City” will be topped by a dynamite welterweight matchup between former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren and two-time UFC title challenger Demian Maia. This bout has fans of the grappling arts very excited, as Askren is one […]
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Ben Askren vs. Demian Maia set as UFC Singapore main event
A battle between two of the most skilled grapplers in the UFC welterweight division is set to headline the UFC’s return to Singapore this fall, when Ben Askren takes on Demian Maia. Askren vs. Maia will headline UFC Singapore, which takes place October 26 at Singapore Indoor Arena in Kallang, Singapore. UFC president Dana White […]
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Ben Askren responds to critics suggesting Demian Maia fight will be boring
Ben Askren will return to the Octagon later this year to take on Demian Maia. Askren was hoping to earn a title shot with a win in his latest fight at UFC 239. Unfortunately, for “Funky” a Jorge Masvidal flying knee ruined those plans. But, as a consolation prize, when he takes on Maia, Askren […]
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Ben Askren and Demian Maia verbally agree to fight at UFC Singapore
Perennial UFC welterweight contenders Ben Askren and Demian Maia have verbally agreed to meet at October’s UFC Singapore event. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Askren (19-1 MMA), took to Twitter where he asked the Brazilian submission specialist if he was “in” for an October 26 showdown in Singapore. I’m in Oct 26 Demian. Are […]
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Dan Hardy thinks Ben Askren vs. Demian Maia is ‘fascinating fight’
Dan Hardy believes a potential matchup between Ben Askren and Demian Maia is quite intriguing. Askren is coming off the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was knocked out in five seconds courtesy of Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee. This set a record for the fastest knockout in UFC history. Meanwhile, Maia […]
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Report | The UFC is currently discussing booking Ben Askren against submission specialist Demian Maia
Ben Askren (19-1 MMA) suffered the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career earlier this month at UFC 239. Askren was knocked out cold just five seconds into the opening round, this after eating a brutal flying knee from his opponent Jorge Masvidal. The devastating setback set a UFC record for fastest knockout […]
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Demian Maia updates on retirement plans after UFC Minneapolis win
Demian Maia has accomplished a lot over the course of his lengthy MMA career, fighting for the title in the UFC welterweight and middleweight divisions. And as he proved in his UFC Minneapolis win over Anthony Rocco Martin, he’s still got it. Even at 41 years of age. That being said, the Brazilian grappling savant […]
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UFC Minneapolis Results: Demian Maia defeats Anthony Rocco Martin
Submission ace Demian Maia returned to the octagon against Anthony Rocco Martin at tonight’s UFC Minneapolis event. The bout marked Maia’s 30th octagon appearance, joining Jim Miller, Jeremy Stephens and Donald Cerrone in the exclusive club. The Brazilian legend was last seen in action at February’s event in Fortaleza where he scored a submission victory […]
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Demian Maia interested in fight with Diego Sanchez next
After suffering the first three-fight skid of his lengthy 35-fight career, perennial top 10 welterweight contender Demian Maia was able to snap it with a vintage performance at UFC Fortaleza in early February. Maia would waste little time against his opponent, Lyman Good before he found himself sinking in a rear-naked choke to get the […]
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Demian Maia makes prediction for Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman title fight
On March 2, in the co-main event of UFC 235, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt a fifth-straight defense of his title opposite surging contender Kamaru Usman. Having fought both Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman in the recent past, Brazilian MMA legend Demian Maia has unique insight into this matchup. Speaking after his first-round […]
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Demian Maia discusses retirement plans ahead of UFC Fortaleza fight
This weekend, on the main card of UFC Fortaleza, former UFC middleweight and welterweight title challenger Demian Maia will return to the cage for a scrap with Lyman Good. However this fight unfolds, retirement is looking like a more and more imminent possibility for the 41-year-old Brazilian grappler. That being said, he says he wants […]
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BREAKING: Demian Maia will return to action on February 2 to take on former Bellator champ Lyman Good
A welterweight fight is going down in Brazil on February 2. Following an initial report from Combate, BJPENN.com has confirmed that Brazilian Demian Maia will be taking on former Bellator champion Lyman Good. Demian Maia is currently on a three-fight losing streak, suffering setbacks to Tyron Woodley, Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman in that time. […]
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UFC 225 Results: Colby Covington defeats Rafael dos Anjos (Highlights)
Colby Covington and Rafael dos Anjos squared off for the promotions interim welterweight title in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 225 event in Chicago. Colby Covington entered tonight’s championship bout on a five-fight win streak, his latest being a lopsided decision win over Demian Maia. Meanwhile, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has won […]