We are athletes, and we work very hard in our way to the title. — Demian Maia Athletes Copy Share Image
When I started to strike a lot back in the days I lost a little bit my jiu-jitsu. It's normal. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I've been in this position before when you never lose, when your record is clear, people are avoiding you. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I think I've already won the most important titles in Brazilian jujitsu and grappling. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Jiu-jitsu fighters usually have an advantage in longer fights even though MMA has breaks between rounds. — Demian Maia Advantage Copy Share Image
Chael is a pretty tough and strategic opponent and very hard to put down. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I was never a playboy, you know? But it's easy to say that because it's just a stereotype. 'OK, this boy did… — Demian Maia College Copy Share Image
For the title, if they say, 'Ok, let's sit and wait,' I will sit and wait because I know it's a once… — Demian Maia Lifetime Copy Share Image
Submitting is always the most important thing to me. Victory first, but with a submission is what I always want. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Things can change quickly in the UFC. I lost to Nate Marquardt in my first loss as a middleweight and then I… — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
When I was 16, we get kicked out of our house because my mother and my father were separated, so we didn't… — Demian Maia Father Copy Share Image
If we fought like the old days, with no time limit, it would be better to work. We only have five minutes… — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I don't sell myself. I am what I am. I'm a role model for a lot of people, for my kids. I… — Demian Maia Change Copy Share Image
It's obvious that I want to reach Cerrone's win record, I know that's important for my career. Those milestones last forever, even… — Demian Maia Career Copy Share Image
Everybody has their own opinions and you cannot please everybody. I'm never going to try to do that - to please everybody… — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I know my mission is not just to be a champion, I mean, being champion would be great and I want to… — Demian Maia Being Copy Share Image
The striking game is always a lottery game, so I prefer to take the safe situation. Submission is the best for me.… — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
When you fight MMA, there are so many things involved, so many techniques, that you just can't do everything or you'll over-train. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Jiu-jitsu teaches you not to hurt your opponent, and that's inside of me. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I didn't choose this career for money. When I started training, I did it because I liked it, and I never had… — Demian Maia Career Copy Share Image
I need to improve my striking and my wrestling, but I always be best at jiu-jitsu. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
A lot of people came up to me and said you need to trash talk. That's not me. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Fighting for me is a chess game. I'm not angry with my opponent. I just want to go in there and win. — Demian Maia Angry Copy Share Image
I felt when I was hitting guys or going for a takedown at 185, sometimes it was like hitting a wall. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Playboy in Brazil is like a rich boy, but I've never been a rich boy. My family is not rich. Actually, I… — Demian Maia Brazil Copy Share Image
Striking isn't just about kicking and punching. It's far more complex than that. It's also about timing and range. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
Fights are fights. It's a cliche, but it's true, you can never know how they'll go down for sure until you do… — Demian Maia Cliche Copy Share Image
I'm a very competitive type, so I want to win the fight first of everything. — Demian Maia Competitive Copy Share Image
Everybody needs money, obviously, but that's far from being the most important thing in the world to me. — Demian Maia Being Copy Share Image
In general, I think longer fights benefits jiu-jitsu fighters because the other guy can make mistakes. — Demian Maia Failure Copy Share Image
I know I have a lot of fans, and it's a big mistake try to please everybody. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
I want to show in a violent sport like our sport, you don't need to hurt anybody in order to win. — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
You have to try your best to have peace of mind, and whatever happens you know you did your best — Demian Maia Copy Share Image
