Rocco Martin has always dreamed of being UFC champion and the next step towards that goal is beating former title contender Demian Maia this weekend at UFC Fight Night from Minnesota.
Already riding a four fight win streak in the division, Martin could establish himself even further if he could dispatch the 41-year old veteran, who is 8-3 over his past 11 fights with his only losses coming to current champion Kamaru Usman, former champion Tyron Woodley and former interim champion Colby Covington.
Following his last win, Martin asked the UFC to give him a top 15 ranked opponent and he wanted to compete close to home at the upcoming card in Minnesota.