UFC 118: Demian Maia vs Mario Miranda set for main card in Boston
by James Kimball on Aug 3, 2010 3:58 PM EDT
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That didn't take long.
A few days after having his Ultimate Fight Night 22 main event opponent, Alan Belcher, pull out of the contest due to an eye injury, Demian Maia has a new adversary as well as a new date for his next bout.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist will take on Mario Miranda at UFC 118 on August 28 in Boston, Massachusetts. MMAmania.com learned of the match up earlier today.
Maia (12-2) has been to the mountaintop but the Sherpa sent him sent tumbling back down it after a five round fiasco at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi. The loss to Anderson Silva was his second in three fights after stringing together ten straight wins.
He is undoubtedly one of the sport's most gifted grapplers, but his striking has yet to evolve to a higher level. To his credit, he showed a marked improvement in a unanimous decision win against Dan Miller at UFC 109.
Mario Miranda was last seen sending David Loiseau on his way from the UFC, yet again, after his UFC 115 victory as he defeated "The Crow" via TKO in the second round.
The 10-1 Brazilian middleweight lost his Octagon debut to Gerald Harris at UFC Fight Night 21 back in March. Prior to joining the UFC, Miranda cut his teeth on the regional circuit, with notable wins over Joe Vedepo and Ricky Story.
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go maia!!
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
i would have rather seen them bring back Thales Leites and see Maia vs Leites
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by B-A-N-A-N-A-S on Aug 3, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
they hate leites so they wud’nt do that, i always wanted to see maia fight almeida but thats not happening for many reasons..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
I wouldn’t mind seeing Maia fight Palhares. That would be very interesting once/if it hit the ground. They are both on this card. Maybe if they both win.
really? i bet they keep it standing in a horriblly unexciting fight
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 3, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt it
both of them are too proud re: their bjj skills. They’d go to the ground if for nothing else than to show that they’re better than the other there.
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i thought the Leites vs Maia crack was a joke.
i seriously laughed.
I think it would look like Maia playing Jake Shields in the Brazalian remake of Shields vs Mayhem Miller.
Nobody tired. Nobody finished. sssssSuper.
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Who's next?
ya, I could see that
Leites, imo, doesn’t come across as having that killer instinct that Maia and Palhares have. Leites v. Maia doesn’t interest me for that reason. But putting two guys who think they are the best in the world on the ground who have enough pride to push the envelope to prove it would make for a good fight.
Albino Mormon 4 Life
Maia should move down to 170.
Looks like he could make the cut easily. There are some great matchups there for him.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
True.
Its not like he has to worry about losing power haha.
by WallyBallz on Aug 3, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why would he?
He’d be at a significant speed disadvantage. It’s not like he has quick hands for a MW. I don’t think size is really a factor for Maia — most if not all fighters at MW don’t want to grapple with him. The only reason I can see is that he’ll always be under Anderson Silva until Silva moves up in weight or retires.
How would he be at a speed disadvantage?
He may be faster and feel better than ever at that weight. Plus the he would have a size advantage theoretically, which is important in this day and age, no matter what you think.
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by BNF on Aug 3, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he’s not a fast MW and WWs are generally faster than MWs. He “may” be faster and better does not mean that he “should” move down to 170. He may be weaker and worse at that weight.
And I never said size doesn’t matter, I said it doesn’t matter that much for Maia. He hasn’t had any fights where size was a problem. His problems are speed and striking technique.
You are speculating just like me.
I would just like to see him try. You have to admit he is a small MW and looks like he could drop with no problem.
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by BNF on Aug 3, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously?
couldnt find a better match up
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Who is Mario Miranda?
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he beat down the crow not to long ago
think he lost his first UFC fight. He is like 1-1 in the UFC. and I believe he was undefeated prior to that.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
so basically....
they are feeding maia a win and would like to cut miranda?
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
let me guess you guys think this is a good matchup
Win David Loiseau TKO (Punches) UFC 115 – Liddell vs. Franklin 6/12/2010 2 4:07
Loss Gerald Harris TKO (Punches) UFC – UFC Fight Night 21 3/31/2010 1 4:49
Win Lorenzo Hood Submission (Kimura) Alliance Fights – Counterstrike 8/22/2009 1 2:57
Win Chad Vance TKO (Punches) Alliance – The Uprising 5/2/2009 2 0:25
Win Tyson Jeffries Submission (Armbar) SF 25 – Wildcard 4/3/2009 3 1:19
Win Mike Hayes Decision (Unanimous) CATC 5 – Carnage at the Creek 5 3/12/2009 3 5:00
Win Jose Diaz TKO (Punches) Icon Sport – Hard Times 8/2/2008 1 1:27
Win Joe Vedepo TKO (Punches) CATC 2 – Carnage at the Creek 2 4/5/2008 3 2:38
Win Rick Story Decision (Unanimous) COTC – Conquest of the Cage 11/6/2007 3 5:00
Win Joshua Cross Submission (Rear Naked Choke) RT – Ringside Ticket 8/30/2007 1 1:30
Win Taurus Cabbab TKO KCM 5 – Kauai Cage Match 5 3/24/2007 1 4:
WHO THE HELL IS THIS GUY ….
he is the guy that just beat the crow and he has 2 fights in the UFC
Nice name.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I dont get your point?
The crow has been kicked out off the UFC like 20 times and this guy should not be fighting a dude that just fought for the title.
by Mir on Aug 3, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
There was no point
I wanted to make fun of your name. Maia is getting some nice uncle Dana treatment. Eh, it doesn’t bother me that much. His last 4 fights were tough, he just got beaten up by the champ, no problem with him getting a gatekeeper so we can re-evaluate. Can’t win em all man, He had a better match booked up. Shit happens.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I am in shock....
Mario Mirando …ahahah what a way to kick Maia in the nuts…thats like playing pro basketball in the NBA finals, losing and then going to play ball in spain.
Makes sense
I don’t agree with it, but it does. Remember that Maia just lost his last fight. Most guys don’t get a top guy for their next after a title shot loss. Maia submits Miranda easy imo and gets a win. Just really not that shocking. Better 118 than headlining a fight night card though.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
Horrible, just horrible. 4.5 weeks notice and this is the best you can do?
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
WHO THE F CARES ABOUT THIS CRAPPPIE MATCH UP?!??! NOT ME!!!!
NICE JOB!!!! MAIA SUKS HE CANT PUNCH or kick please get him back in BJJ stuff
Mario used to train at my gym before he left to train at Matt Humes’ gym. He’s a beast and Maia will be a huge test for him. Great opportunity though, not bad for your third fight in the UFC.
by Nameless on Aug 3, 2010 7:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
H.I.T. SQUAD is for HUNTERS AND MATT HUGHES AND AND AND!!!!!!!>......
ONE FREE HOT! COUNTRY BREAKFEST!!!
what is it that youre getting at.
WAR hunting WAR matt hughes WAR free breakfast
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 3, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol. Hunting and free breakfast. Two of the best things a guy could ask for
by LOKIE on Aug 4, 2010 1:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What is the definition of a country breakfast what does it consist of?
It is an ill defined meal designed to provide a heavy load of calories. It would typically include eggs, meat, potatoes and biscuits and gravy.—signed MAtt Hughes
my bible verse of the day:
" The Gracie Family tis my my last cash cow, I shall bow to no other false god"
eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast? shit ill take that!
mix it together call it a skillet and slide it on down.
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 3, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
MATT HUGHES SAYS I LOVE MY COUNTRY
but not as much as i love god and John deer tractors the size of the empire state building
alright ease er down.
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by SouthCaliStunNa on Aug 3, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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