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Demian Maia vs Rory MacDonald

Demian Maia is 28-11-0; Rory MacDonald is 19-4-0. Demian Maia is 11 years older than Rory MacDonald. Rory MacDonald has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Demian Maia. Demian Maia is 1" · 3 cm taller than Rory MacDonald. They have met once: Demian Maia 0, Rory MacDonald 1.

Demian Maia
Brazil
Demian Maia
28-11-0
UDTKOSUB
WelterweightMet once
Rory MacDonald
Canada
Rory MacDonald
“Red King” · 19-4-0
TKODECSUB
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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
Rory MacDonald

No background on record

Camp · TriStar Gym · Canada

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

80%
Head
75%
15%
Body
19%
5%
Leg
6%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
Rory MacDonaldlast 19 fights
72%20%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Demian Maia· from fights outside the UFC Rory MacDonald· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.803.69
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.072.87
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.491.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 65% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
25%47%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
62%87%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersRory MacDonald · Average · better than 48% 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
3.69
2.07
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.87
2.49 / 10.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.73 / 3.7
25%
Takedown accuracy
47%
62%
Takedown defence
87%
4:42
Control time / fight
2:04
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

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
Rory MacDonald13 UFC fights · 667 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%362/1074
16%109/193
6%38/50
Clinch
6%41/78
2%13/16
0%1/1
Ground
14%96/150
0%3/4
1%4/4

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 MaiaRory MacDonald

Frequently asked questions

Have Demian Maia and Rory MacDonald ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann (Sat, Feb 22, 2014), where Rory MacDonald won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Demian Maia and Rory MacDonald?

Demian Maia is 28-11-0 and Rory MacDonald is 19-4-0.

Who has the longer reach, Demian Maia or Rory MacDonald?

Rory MacDonald has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Demian Maia, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Demian Maia or Rory MacDonald?

Demian Maia is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Rory MacDonald stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Demian Maia or Rory MacDonald?

Demian Maia is 48 and Rory MacDonald is 37.

Who has more finishes, Demian Maia or Rory MacDonald?

Demian Maia has 17 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Rory MacDonald has 16 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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