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Belal Muhammad vs Demian Maia

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC); Demian Maia is 28-11-0. Demian Maia is 10 years older than Belal Muhammad. Demian Maia is 2" · 5 cm taller than Belal Muhammad. They have met once: Belal Muhammad 1, Demian Maia 0.

Belal Muhammad
United States
Belal Muhammad
“Remember the Name” · 24-6-0 (1 NC)
UDUDUD
WelterweightMet once
Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
UDTKOSUB
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Style & credentials

Belal Muhammad
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2024UFC Welterweight ChampionshipUFC
  • 2016Titan FC Welterweight ChampionshipTitan Fighting Championship
  • 2026Champion · Real American Freestyle
Camp · Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Demian Maia
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
  • 2021Black belt · BJJ
  • 2007Champion · ADCC77-87 kg
  • 2007Champion · Super Challengeunder 83 kg
  • 2006Champion · IBJJF Pans-88 kg
Camp · Vila da Luta / Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu · Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

77%
Head
80%
14%
Body
15%
9%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Belal Muhammadlast 21 fights
87%
Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Belal Muhammad· from fights outside the UFC Demian Maia· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.361.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.922.07
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.982.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
91%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.101.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Belal Muhammad · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.36
Strikes landed / min
1.80
3.92
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.07
1.98 / 5.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.49 / 10.0
36%
Takedown accuracy
25%
91%
Takedown defence
62%
3:36
Control time / fight
4:42
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Belal Muhammad22 UFC fights · 1515 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
65%987/2808
14%207/309
9%130/153
Clinch
4%61/110
1%11/14
0%0/0
Ground
8%118/177
0%1/1
0%0/0
Demian Maia33 UFC fights · 729 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
41%302/1095
4%32/72
4%32/43
Clinch
4%28/54
6%46/63
1%9/11
Ground
34%246/342
4%29/29
1%5/5

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Belal MuhammadDemian Maia

Frequently asked questions

Have Belal Muhammad and Demian Maia ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2 (Sat, Jun 12, 2021), where Belal Muhammad won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Belal Muhammad and Demian Maia?

Belal Muhammad is 24-6-0 (1 NC) and Demian Maia is 28-11-0.

Who has the longer reach, Belal Muhammad or Demian Maia?

Neither. Both have a 72" · 183 cm reach.

Who is taller, Belal Muhammad or Demian Maia?

Demian Maia is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Belal Muhammad stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Belal Muhammad or Demian Maia?

Demian Maia is 48 and Belal Muhammad is 38.

Who has more finishes, Belal Muhammad or Demian Maia?

Belal Muhammad has 6 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Demian Maia has 17 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).

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