Demian Maia extended his winning streak to six after dominating Carlos Condit in the main event of UFC on Fox: Vancouver. Maia took the fight to the ground immediately and sunk in the rear naked choke to get the quick finish. The BJJ expert’s performance resulted in a wide array of praise from his fellow competitors. Here is how the pros reacted to Demian Maia’s win over Carlos Condit.
“Hi, my name is Demian Maia. I’ll be the mixed martial artist choking you out this evening.” https://t.co/AVoXb8Rq5F
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) August 28, 2016
That vise grip! @demianmaia
— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) August 28, 2016
Wrong again! Congrats @demianmaia
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 28, 2016
After my man Wonderboy, Maia has put in massive work in a new weight class, got finishes, and deserves the next shot https://t.co/s2Hg7m2cvF
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) August 28, 2016
Great jog by Demian Maia. Now there’s no excuses. Maia for the tittle. @demianmaia
— THALES LEITES (@thalesleites) August 28, 2016
F— man Maia is incredible on the ground
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) August 28, 2016
Freakin Maia man! I strive to be like him mixed with Matt Serra on the mat! STRAIGHT SAVAGES!!! #ProtectYaNeck #UFCVancouver
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) August 28, 2016
Title shot pro @demianmaia
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) August 28, 2016
@demianmaia congrats #bjj4life
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) August 28, 2016
The Maia backpack strikes again!!! https://t.co/fjKEbzLkzX
— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) August 28, 2016
Carlos Condit is still the man! Has given us so many exciting performances. No shame in losing on the ground to someone like Maia.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 28, 2016
