UFC Quick Quote: Demian Maia knows how to kick and punch

by Jesse Holland on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 AM EDT

"He’s a very calm and technical athlete. Despite Nate also being from Jiu-Jitsu, I think there’s a big difference of one athlete to another. [Nate’s] very aggressive and has wrestling base, but I think this isn’t the secret. Demian is left handed and is also no fool standing, knows how to kick, how to punch ... I think it isn’t for Nate."

Eduardo Telles, training partner for undefeated UFC middleweight Demian Maia, tells Tatame.com that he expects the jiu-jitsu phenom to surprise a lot of people -- including opponent Nate Marquardt -- at UFC 102 on Saturday, August 29, from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The winner of this bout will have to get in line for a shot at the 185-pound title after the arrival of Vitor Belfort booted Dan Henderson from the UFC 103 main event into a rematch with current champ Anderson "The Spider" Silva. It's a four-way dance for the crown and it will be interesting to see which of these two men go for the gold -- and which of the other two men is wearing it.

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I like Maia in this fight, but I still beleive his best chance is on the ground.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

What a stupid comment!!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Lets be honest. Maia isn’t going to become a good striker in between 1 fight. Maia’s striking will be below average.

by Bennie Blanco on Aug 3, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

id love to see maia win on the feet then when he fights anderson he would hae so much confidence he would stand with anderson:) and we all know how that will go

by JG on Aug 3, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Maia Sub Rd 2 -RNC!!! I’ve described exactly how it’s goin to happen in the past now it’s just a matter of time. For those who haven’t seen Nate’s grappling acumen tested – please watch his ADCC vid against Lister. Yea this is MMA but damn, it still should give you nightmares!!!!

by NameNotRequired on Aug 3, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree 100% my friend. This reminds me a bit of the “Michael Bizzzzbing is gonna outwrestle Dan Henderson” thread from 100. That was never gonna happen, neither’s Maia gonna ever KO anyone, just his camp trying to hype him up a bit and put doubts in Nate’s mind. Doubt he’s daft enough to take notice.

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought bisping was also gonna ko Hendo?? lol I don’t think they are saying he is gonna come in a destroy nate on his feet, I just think they are saying it might not be as one sided on the feet as people might think. That being said the advantage still goes to nate standing.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Nah Bizzzzbing was gonna sub him! lol. I think it will be pretty one sided standing myself, doubt Maia’s gonna want any part of it.

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

“I thought bisping was also gonna ko Hendo”

LMOA *LMAO

Dragon you’re not so bright,are you?

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think he will stand long, he definitley has the advantage on the ground so I would be surprised as hell if he wasn’t doing everything in his power to take it there from the opening bell.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

STFU JRE, he was being sarcastic you pr

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

JRE – Dude that was what bisping was saying in the countdown show, I was making a joke, you are the one who is not so bright……

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Bizzzzbing was the one going round saying he was gonna KO Dan!!

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I can see right away who’s the chick and who’s the tranny in your couple!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHA,I can see who’s the ch!ck and who’s the tranny in your couple!!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

JRE – name calling is basically admitting defeat, thanks for playing though! :D

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

JRE, gettin in some early morning trolling I see.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Dragon,you are a ch!ck.thats not name calling genius.

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Jog on JRE, haven’t you got windows to lick?

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey JRE you see what k-dog did there?? He called you a retard without actually typing the word retard!! Now that is genius, very clever, nice work k-dog.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Well I can assure you I’m not a chick, never really understood how calling someone a “chick” is considered an insult, you got something against girls jre??

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Attackdog,don’t you have to go clean prince Charles d!ck?

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

How cute,Dragon’s in love!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

You still barking little doggie??? Give it up sun!

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow JRE where do you come up with this stuff?? I mean it is so clever and original (sarcasim), I have never been exposed to this kind of humor (Sarcasim again), at least not since the 6th grade. Anyway school starts in a couple weeks if I I’m not mistaken then we will be rid of your mid-day trolling.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions

JRE, you got nothing. Move along.

by Kobajack on Aug 3, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Dragon I wasn’t insulting you I was stating a fact girl!
And yes i got something against girls like you!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions

What fact was that????

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL,Wow you homos will get tired before me!
Dragon don’t try to pass for someone who’s educated.

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

lol,You’re a pu$$y Dragon!You exercised in front the tv,in your living room.Enough said.

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

JRE is the poster child for inbreeding.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow this is hopeless, I guess there is just no beating ignorance……….

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

You know this very well Dragon,you are an ignorant pr

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Was about to say the same thing OJR, he seems like an inbred, chicken sh!t, closet homo; bringing up tranny’s, hatin on women, and somehow confusing Dragon’s post with Bispings pre fight hype talk; it all makes sense now though. He reminds of Simple Jack, the dumbest motherf*cker that ever lived.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Come on Jesse, let it post, you know you want to. :)

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

C’mon OJR and O damn he got caught,i’m on your side guys!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

“Wow this is hopeless, I guess there is just no beating ignorance……….”

Dragon you know that very well,huh?You are

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I like how everyone on here is against you, yet you won’t let it go, then you beg for support “C’mon OJR and O damn he got caught,i’m on your side guys” you are pathetic JRE………

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

LMAO at the simple jack post!!! Nice.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Girl,you are pathetic.Nobody want to be on your side,keep dreaming…………….

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know dude, I am not the one being called a chicken sh!t closet homo inbred. I think that they might be on my side……..just guessing though…..

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Snif,snif,OD you breaking my heart!Way to go bud,I didin’t know you were the "white knight " type of guy!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

You are an idiot JRE.. go back to commenting on Yahoo sports. Plenty of people respect Dragon and Kdog but I’ve never seen you before. Get lost

by Sp00ner1234 on Aug 3, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

You jumped all over the guy for nothing; I don’t know if by on your side you meant rooting for Nate against Maia, but as far as randomly bashing people for nothing other than making a reference to a fighters pre fight talk; I’m not with that.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Dragon,honestly,pipe down ret@rd,you’re so stup!d with your kissing butts!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Word
JRE.. I banish thee to your mom’s basement/your love pad!

by Sp00ner1234 on Aug 3, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe I have a good reason,OD.I wasn’t randomly bashing,it was directed toward someone in particularly!

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

MMA, please?

Thanks!

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

I got Nate beating on Maia and successfully fending off his takedowns ala Hendo/Palhares (sp?)

Nate by UD.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

I pretty sure that is how it’s gonna play out Ojr, but if for some reason Maia gets on top game over…..

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Good call OJR,Nate by domination.2nd KO.

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m rooting for Nate because he has a nice and tight butt. Mmmm, I love me some white boy!

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Dragon,for a ch!ck your decision SUCKS.You no nothing about mma.

by JRE on Aug 3, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL. We have the screen name bandit in our midst.

I am flattered!

BTW – Nate’s glutes are nice but I prefer me some French ooo la la GSP!

;)

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Something definitley wrong with both those posts. :sad:

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

And furthermore, the screen name bandit should do some research. Making fun of me as though I am gay really doesn’t affect me since I really AM gay. LOL

You should know better by now.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Jacking screen names is immature an lame………………….f*ck TheDragon…

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

And to think, the second post was the REAL OJR and he was just as g@y-sounding as the first! LOL

Maybe the first post was the real OJR then. I’m confused.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL.

1st one is the screen name bandit.

2nd one is mine (although I do like women). I was just trying to be self deprecating.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I laughed at it OJR…….

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry OJR,it was probably me the wanker!!

Dragon,to say like stinky:“you’re the smartest peanuts in a pile of sh!t”

by Kobajack on Aug 3, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

So Dragon, where do you live? Maybe I live close to you?

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Screen name bandit.

I have to admit, your last two posts have been pretty funny.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Moving on to another thread as of right now.

Any other OJR comments belong to the screen name bandit.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

The screen name bandit is creeping me out?? I will tell you where I live if you know my kid code….lol

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

You live in the mice fields of Missouri Dragon.

by hddavidson on Aug 3, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

JRE, hijacking a Demian Maia thread with petty insults is a disgrace you are an embarrassment to this blog and the MMA community as a whole, go act like a child somewhere else.

by David W-S on Aug 3, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude that post about OJR was not me and I am pretty sure that is not Kobajack, this guy is a douche whoever he is…………..And yes hddavidson I do live in Missouri…..how did you know that?? Creeper….

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Course Demian’s best chance is on the ground, the guy is the best BJJ fighter in MMA, nobody is stopping him when a fight goes to the ground he is too good for anyone in his weight class.

Saying that Maia’s striking isn’t as bad as people claim it is, sure he’s not going to become a KO artist but he can get by and avoid getting hit whilst getting close enough to clinch and bring the fight to the ground, he has done this repeatedly against top strikers and wrestlers and whilst Nate is his most dangerous opponent I know that he’ll win again by submission.

Maia is no Magalhaes or Leites, he has more than just BJJ and once Andy retires he is going to takeover his crown as king of 185. Maia is the future of the division and a win over Nate should have earned him an immediate title shot, he has a much better chance at beating Silva than Hendo.

by David W-S on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope you’re right Dave, I’m a big Maia fan, but I think this is gonna be real tough for him. I dont think it’s a case of as soon as this goes to the matt “that’s all she wrote”.

by attakdog on Aug 3, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

The only way that it’s gonna be “that’s all she wrote” is if Maia can get on top of nate, which is gonna be one hell of a task.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

here’s a new one guys, I laughed my ass off!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zww28bVXuBA&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esherdog%2Enet%2Fforums%2Ff2%2Fdana%2Dnegotiates%2Dfedor%2Dpart%2D3%2Dbrand%2Dnew%2D1025855%2F&feature=player_embedded

by kevin on Aug 3, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Alves is moving up to middleweight to fight Wanderlei at UFC 104

by John G on Aug 3, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions

That has fireworks written all over it , Alves vs Wandy , OMG.

by Dayzah on Aug 3, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn thats a 1st rd KO for sure. Never rooting against Wand, but that ones scarey. O well, gotta stick with my boy Wanderlei! He can do it!

WAR SILVA!

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Alves v. Wand? DAMN!!!

That fight would literally be decided by who got in the first solid punch.

Either one of those studs can go to sleep.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Problem is Alves can wait Wand out; circle, stay away from him until the crowd starts booing, once Wandi hears that the fans are displeased he’ll attack.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed. I just wish Wand would not do that. I think that is what got him clipped vs. Page.

Fight intelligently until you are ready to lower the boom shakalaka.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I do think Wand is headed in the right direction, he was more cautious in the Franklin fight, took his time; took a TD when the opportunity presented itself. He did start stalking Rich in rds 2 and 3 after the gameplan went out the window but he wasn’t really coming up all that short on those exchanges.

I don’t think stalking Alves is a good idea at all, but on the other hand I’ve seen Thiago have trouble with strikers that get aggressive with him and start backing him up. He’s come out on top, but he’s definatley looked vulnerable at certain times in those fights. Derrick Noble and Chris Lytle both had him in trouble for a brief period of time with their aggressive striking.

Noble of course ate a counter punch and went to sleep, but he did rock Alves pretty good and land some decent shots. Lytle got TKO’d on the cut, but was looking real good in that fight up until the doctor stoppage. In this case, Wands aggressive style may not be such a bad thing if he can pick and choose his moments to go all out guns blazing.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Just looking at Alves, I’m willing to bet he doesn’t get bullied around or find himself being stalked by another striking in the gym very often. He might have a similiar problem to what Cro Cop goes through when a striker gets him back peddling instead of moving forward.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow this would be an awesome fight!! I gotta go wandy though, there’s just no rooting against that guy.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Good break downs, O Damn.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, Odamn. YOu know Im a die hard fan of both fighters but your analysis on Alves is spot on as much as I hate to admit it!

this owuld be a damn good fight and I would really like to see it happen.

my prediction: WIINER = FANS!

by john G on Aug 3, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

MW is a much better weight class for Alves, he looked so drained before the GSP fight that it’s not worth him struggling to make that cut anymore. Wandi-Alves would be my pick for FOTY and KOTY, two aggressive Brazilian strikers has all of the makings of a war.

Strange though that Wandi passed on 105 against Bisping because he needed more time to prepare, yet could be taking a fight sooner against a more dangerous opponent. As a Wandi fan going to the 105 card that feels a little like a snub.

by David W-S on Aug 3, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Maia is easily the most likable out of the famous 4. Silva is a legend but still a dick. Nate the great….whatever. Hendo is the man – I see this eventually boiling down to Hendo V Maia for the Title. Not saying Silva will loose – but prob jump up to 205.

by Insain on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

Maia is the most likeable guy in the sport, he represents traditional martial arts and is an excellent role model to young fans. He always shows respect to his opponents and the sport, while the fact that he wants to win through skill and technique without having to hurt his opponent is refreshing and sends out the right message. Hendo could learn a thing or two in humility in victory and respect towards a fallen foe and the sport of MMA.

by David W-S on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

good posts David. I agree!

Maia is a class act and would be a great representitive for mma!

by John G on Aug 3, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Sonnen actually said Maia’s striking power was very underrated I believe. I think Chael said he was basically out on his feet before Maia had that awesome trip into the triangle.

With Machida holding the crown for the forseeable future (definitely 1.5+ years IMO) not sure what Silva is going to do about moving up though Insain.

by WB on Aug 3, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

i’m rooting for maia but i just think nate’s too strong and well rounded…can’t see maia subbing nate but i can see Nate TKO-ing maia in round 2

by Jakizzle on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

This fight will be very interesting, I am curious to see how Damian will handle the strength of Marquardt. If he runs through Nate like he has others I will be very impressed. Then….watch out 185ers!!

by b-real on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions

I would be surprised if he ran through him, but man his jits is so f’ing good!!

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I love both guys, but something tells me Maia will be pulling off another slick sub. Maia is no dummy, he will engage briefly on his feet, then look to pull guard. Once it hits the ground, game over.

by Cole on Aug 3, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Kind of the way I see it going as well, but surely nate won’t go to the ground willingly…..

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m not convinced.

by Crowls on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions

Does it seem weird that the MW division is now very interesting?

by A Lynch on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions

Haha yeah good point. I would say semi-interesting though.

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Nate is going to beat him like a red headed step child; but thats just my opinion.

by O damn he got caught on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions

Nope i think so aswell.

by Lester The Pimp on Aug 3, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

O damn-

Agreed.

by OJR on Aug 3, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Marquardt will absolutely destroy Maia with a vicious KO in the first round.

by Lester The Pimp on Aug 3, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

I think people are reading way too much into the statement or simply misinterpreting what is being said. The key thing here is that many people underestimate Maia’s striking because he’s a world BJJ expert.

Demian Maia has faced enough guys who were supposed to be better strikers on paper only to nullify their game, take them down and win the fight.

by Vee on Aug 3, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

I tried to get that point across as well, I think with some fans it might be a lost cause, I hear ya though…..

by Dragon on Aug 3, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Exactly well said, Maia does have his all round skills badly underestimated and people talk about him as if he is only good at BJJ when that’s not the case, he is excellent at nullifying other fighters perceived strengths in striking and wrestling before taking them down and submitting them. He is world class at BJJ and nobody has implemented those skills as well as he has in MMA, he is scary good on the ground and has worked on his other skills to keep the fight where he is at his most dangerous.

Maia’s going to prove that he is for real when he submits Nate and he is the only MW I ever see beating Anderson Silva.

by David W-S on Aug 3, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Nate will take this , he skilled everywhere plus hes a huge mw. I know Maia has the tools too beat Nate but I dont think Nate will give him the chance ..

Imho I see Nate catching Maia hard and early in the first , kinda like he did Kampmann. He might not finish it as easy but I think that will take Maia’s jits down a few lvls.

by Dayzah on Aug 3, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

Bit of advice for Demian. Don’t stand and trade.

by UK_Chris on Aug 3, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

Maia is goin 2 get KOed

by Beast3000 on Aug 3, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

Wrestling – Nate by a mile and a half.
Striking – Nate by a mile and a half in a universe twice the size of this one.
BJJ – Slight edge to Maia, and I mean slight. This isnt ADCC or the Mundials. Yes, he has the best MMA BJJ, but Nate has been a black much longer. This tends to cancel out in most MMA situations.

by Youtaped on Aug 3, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions