Filed under: News , UFC DALLAS – Demian Maia was forced to take the scenic route in his quest to become UFC welterweight champion, but it appears his opportunity will finally come after beating Jorge Masvidal on Saturday at UFC 211. Maia (25-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) earned his seventh consecutive victory at 170 pounds when he outworked Masvidal (32-12 MMA, 9-5 UFC) for a split-decision to set up a future showdown with champion Tyron Woodley . At least that’s what he hopes is going to happen. UFC President Dana White said Maia would be next in line for Woodley (17-2-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) if he won at UFC 211, which took place at American Airlines Center in Dallas with the main card on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass. The Brazilian did just that, earning his 19th overall UFC win to move into a tie for second place on the all-time list behind Michael Bisping (20). In an era in which trash talk and rivalries have surfaced as a key component in fight promotion, Maia has remained true to himself by working hard and staying respectful
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