Filed under: News , UFC Demian Maia has been able to use his exceptional ground game to get through seven consecutive UFC opponents. A showdown with welterweight titleholder Tyron Woodley is next, but the champ has no plans to fall into the same trap as others. Maia (25-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) solidified the next shot at Woodley’s (17-3-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) belt when he outworked Jorge Masvidal (32-12 MMA, 9-5 UFC) to a split-decision at UFC 211 , which took place Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas with the main card on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass. Despite 25 UFC appearances, Maia continues to perplex opponents with his elite grappling arsenal, but Woodley doesn’t appear to be threatened.
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