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Chael Sonnen vs Demian Maia

Chael Sonnen is 29-15-1; Demian Maia is 28-11-0. Chael Sonnen is 1 year older than Demian Maia. Chael Sonnen has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Demian Maia. They have met once: Chael Sonnen 0, Demian Maia 1.

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United States
Chael Sonnen
29-15-1
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Met once
Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
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Style & credentials

Chael Sonnen

No background on record

Camp · Gracie Barra Portland
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

63%
Head
80%
17%
Body
15%
20%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Chael Sonnenlast 14 fights
30%18%52%
Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Chael Sonnen· from fights outside the UFC Demian Maia· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.881.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Below avg · better than 33% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.322.07
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.892.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
54%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
58%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fightersDemian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.401.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chael Sonnen · Average · better than 48% 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

2.88
Strikes landed / min
1.80
1.32
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.07
3.89 / 7.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.49 / 10.0
54%
Takedown accuracy
25%
58%
Takedown defence
62%
7:04
Control time / fight
4:42
0.40
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

Chael Sonnen14 UFC fights · 383 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
20%76/358
2%9/30
10%37/55
Clinch
3%13/33
9%33/45
8%30/32
Ground
39%150/271
7%26/27
2%9/9
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.

Chael SonnenDemian Maia

Frequently asked questions

Have Chael Sonnen and Demian Maia ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson (Sat, Feb 21, 2009), where Demian Maia won by Submission.

What are the records of Chael Sonnen and Demian Maia?

Chael Sonnen is 29-15-1 and Demian Maia is 28-11-0.

Who has the longer reach, Chael Sonnen or Demian Maia?

Chael Sonnen has the longer reach: 73" · 185 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Demian Maia, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Chael Sonnen or Demian Maia?

Neither. Both stand 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Chael Sonnen or Demian Maia?

Chael Sonnen is 49 and Demian Maia is 48.

Who has more finishes, Chael Sonnen or Demian Maia?

Chael Sonnen has 11 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission); Demian Maia has 17 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).

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