Maia 'out-Fitches' Jon Fitch, grinds way to decision win

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The UFC welterweight division has a new contender, Demian Maia. The Brazilian grappling specialist notched arguably the most significant victory of his career at UFC 156, stifling longtime divisional star Jon Fitch en route to a unanimous decision win.

All three judges scored it 30-27 for Maia.

The surprise was not necessarily that Maia won, it was how he did it, taking Fitch down repeatedly, earning seven takedowns overall in the three-round bout. That kept Fitch on the defensive and never let him get off his offense. For example, in the first round, Maia landed 34 strikes to Fitch's six.

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Jon Fitch Vs. Demian Maia

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

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Height	6′ 0″ (182.88 cm)
Weight	186 (84.37 kg)
Record	23-4-1
Team	American Kickboxing Academy

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Height	6′ 0″ (182.88 cm)
Weight	195 (88.45 kg)
Record	16-4-0
Team