“When I watched the first fight between Woodley and Thompson, and I want to make clear that I really admire both guys, for me the fight was really boring at UFC 205 because nobody pulled the trigger for three rounds. The fourth round there was a scramble and that was really exciting, but then the fifth round was so-so again.”

Brazilian former mixed martial artist and submission grappler

Demian Maia is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist and submission grappler, and a 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He built his reputation in combat sports through grappling and control, becoming a familiar name in mixed martial arts. His career is closely associated with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling, where technical skill and positional dominance define the style. He is known for competing at a high level in mixed martial arts while carrying the credentials of a seasoned BJJ practitioner.