Demian Maia outgrappled Jorge Masvidal and managed to win his UFC 211 bout via split decision, earning a welterweight title shot in the process. On Twitter, pro fighters praised his grappling skills.
I love Maia because everyone knows what he is gonna do, then he just does it anyway!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) May 14, 2017
Maia blowing it!!! Should have came out in the third round after the TD like a bulldog.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) May 14, 2017
If there's any kind of justice in the MMA world then the next time Maia fights its for the title.