MMA Calendar
Compare fighters

Demian Maia vs Jorge Santiago

Demian Maia is 28-11-0; Jorge Santiago is 25-12-0. Demian Maia is 3 years older than Jorge Santiago. Jorge Santiago has a 3" · 8 cm reach advantage over Demian Maia. They have met once: Demian Maia 1, Jorge Santiago 0.

Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
UDTKOSUB
WelterweightMet once
J
Brazil
Jorge Santiago
“The Sandman” · 25-12-0
UDUDSUB
Ask UFCalendar AI

Style & credentials

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
Jorge Santiago

No background on record

Camp · Blackzilians · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

80%
Head
60%
15%
Body
27%
5%
Leg
13%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
Jorge Santiagolast 6 fights
64%28%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Demian Maia· from fights outside the UFC Jorge Santiago· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.801.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.072.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.490.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
25%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
62%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersJorge Santiago · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.80
Strikes landed / min
1.73
2.07
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.52
2.49 / 10.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.50 / 2.0
25%
Takedown accuracy
25%
62%
Takedown defence
60%
4:42
Control time / fight
0:57
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

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

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
Jorge Santiago6 UFC fights · 95 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
49%47/222
7%7/14
13%12/16
Clinch
5%5/17
20%19/22
2%2/2
Ground
2%2/5
1%1/1
0%0/0

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.

Demian MaiaJorge Santiago

Frequently asked questions

Have Demian Maia and Jorge Santiago ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III (Sat, Oct 8, 2011), where Demian Maia won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Demian Maia and Jorge Santiago?

Demian Maia is 28-11-0 and Jorge Santiago is 25-12-0.

Who has the longer reach, Demian Maia or Jorge Santiago?

Jorge Santiago has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Demian Maia, a 3" · 8 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Demian Maia or Jorge Santiago?

Neither. Both stand 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Demian Maia or Jorge Santiago?

Demian Maia is 48 and Jorge Santiago is 45.

Who has more finishes, Demian Maia or Jorge Santiago?

Demian Maia has 17 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Jorge Santiago has 24 wins (10 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).