Demian Maia hopes to return to action soon.
After going on a seven-fight winning streak, Maia dropped two bouts in a row. First, he fell short in a title opportunity against reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley. He then lost a bout against Colby Covington via unanimous decision.
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Maia hadn’t even realized his last bout was in Oct. 2017. He told Combate that a May return is ideal (via Bloody Elbow):
“Has it really been that long? Just yesterday my wife told me I didn’t even look like a fighter anymore. I don’t even spend time in the house, I do a lot of stuff. Unlike other fighters, I have 300 different businesses. I want to go back. I’ve been training for a while and I want to come back. My coach has been talking to the UFC, but there’s nothing certain yet. The weight class is quite convoluted now, there’s not a title fight on the horizon or anything. We’ll just have to wait and see.”
Alright fight fans, it’s time to let your voice be heard. Who would be the perfect opponent for Demian Maia next? You can give us your take in the comments section below.
