08.08.2007, 08:26
Die UFC hat nun die Brasilianische Middleweight Hoffnung Demian Maia (5-0-0) verpflichtet. Das Team Brasa Mitglied gewann dieses Jahr bei ADCC in der 87kg Division, er besiegte dabei unter anderem UFC Middleweight Star Yushin Okami. Ausserdem haelt der BJJ Spezialist Siege ueber Ronaldo Jacare und Gabriel Gonzaga im BJJ, und Gustavo Machado, Sam Stout und Fabio Negao im MMA.
Damian Maia auesserte sich wie folgt in einem Statement ueber die UFC:“I am so happy that I signed with UFC. This event was very influential in me pursuing a fighting career and Jiu-Jitsu. I already trained karate back in the days and watching Royce Gracie fighting in UFC I inspired me to this career. I am thankful to the Fertitta Brothers, Dana White and Joe Silva for the opportunity and their confidence in me. I promise to give my all to the event and the pursuit of the belt, I want to thank the fans as well and all my students and friends especially Paulo Vasconcellos for their support".
Damian Maia auesserte sich wie folgt in einem Statement ueber die UFC:“I am so happy that I signed with UFC. This event was very influential in me pursuing a fighting career and Jiu-Jitsu. I already trained karate back in the days and watching Royce Gracie fighting in UFC I inspired me to this career. I am thankful to the Fertitta Brothers, Dana White and Joe Silva for the opportunity and their confidence in me. I promise to give my all to the event and the pursuit of the belt, I want to thank the fans as well and all my students and friends especially Paulo Vasconcellos for their support".