Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Demian Maia
BrazilDemian Maia
28-11-0
RESULT

Demian Maia def. Jason MacDonald (Submission)

Submission · Round 3 · 2:44
Jason MacDonald
CanadaJason MacDonald
“The Athlete”
25-16-0
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Target Center

Demian Maia defeated Jason MacDonald by Submission in round 3 (2:44) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY, held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Target Center.

Fight stats

Demian Maia
Jason MacDonald
0
Knockdowns
0
30 of 59
Significant strikes
7 of 15
51%
Sig. strike accuracy
47%
103 of 145
Total strikes
36 of 45
2 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 2
50%
Takedown accuracy
0%
3
Submission attempts
4
1
Reversals
1
6:19
Control time
5:16
Significant strikes by target
26 of 53
Head
4 of 12
3 of 4
Body
0 of 0
1 of 2
Leg
3 of 3
2 of 9
Distance
2 of 8
3 of 5
Clinch
2 of 2
25 of 45
Ground
3 of 5

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
3 of 6
Sig. str.
2 of 6
21 of 24
Total str.
13 of 17
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
2
Sub. att
2
1:14
Ctrl
3:23
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
22 of 43
Sig. str.
3 of 5
62 of 95
Total str.
18 of 20
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
3:51
Ctrl
0:43
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
5 of 10
Sig. str.
2 of 4
20 of 26
Total str.
5 of 8
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
2
1:14
Ctrl
1:10

Frequently asked questions

Who won Demian Maia vs Jason MacDonald?

Demian Maia defeated Jason MacDonald by Submission in round 3 (2:44) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY, held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Target Center.

Referee
Yves Lavigne
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Demian Maia 50%50% Jason MacDonald

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-11-0
Record
25-16-0
1580
Elo rating
1581
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
51
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Brazil
Nationality
Canada

Striking Profile

1.80
SLpM
1.55
43%
Str. Acc.
52%
2.07
SApM
2.70
63%
Str. Def.
46%

Grappling Profile

2.49
TD Avg.
1.43
24%
TD Acc.
16%
61%
TD Def.
35%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
2.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Demian Maia · 3-2
  • L
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 2:34 · Welterweight
  • W
    Ben Askren
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    Submission · R3 · 3:54 · Welterweight
  • W
    Anthony Rocco Martin
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos SantosSun, Jun 30, 2019
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Lyman Good
    UFC Fight NightSun, Feb 3, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 2:38 · Welterweight
Jason MacDonald · 1-4
  • L
    Tom Lawlor
    UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs PoirierTue, May 15, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 0:50 · Middleweight
  • L
    Alan Belcher
    UFC Fight Night: Shields vs EllenbergerSat, Sep 17, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 3:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    Ryan Jensen
    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsSat, Apr 30, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 1:37 · Middleweight
  • L
    John Salter
    UFC 113: MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2Sat, May 8, 2010
    TKO · R1 · 2:42 · Middleweight
  • L
    Nate Quarry
    UFC 97: REDEMPTIONSat, Apr 18, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 2:27 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 33 fights · 14 fights
22.4
Avg sig. strikes
9.3
2.06
Avg takedowns
0.57
4:42
Avg control time
2:13
69
Career high strikes
30
7
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Demian Maia
Strike target
Jason MacDonald
80%
Head
38%
15%
Body
15%
5%
Leg
46%
Demian Maia
Strike position
Jason MacDonald
50%
Distance
18%
12%
Clinch
47%
38%
Ground
35%