Demian Maia to skip ADCC '09?

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One of the greatest names in ADCC 2009’s list, Demian Maia also became one of the biggest stars of the UFC. Thanks to the MMA event, the Brazilian black belt doesn’t know if he’ll be able to go to Barcelona, Spain, to defend his title in the submission tournament, that happens in September. Set to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 102, Maia eyes a possible title fight by the ed of the year, and focuses on that to make his dream come true.

“I haven’t decided yet, because I’ll fight and, if I win, I have chances to fight for the title by the end of the year. I don’t know what to do, I really would like to fight (in ADCC)”, says Demian, believing he wouldn’t have problems with UFC’s organization if he decides to fight. “When I signed with them, I asked if I could, and they said I could, but I don’t know if I will make it,“ regrets. “I love the Abu Dhabi, I really want to fight, but it’s too close to my other fights, I can’t sacrifice myself”.


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Maia is a class act. Good judgement. Hopefully he can make it.

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I support Maia whatever he decides and hope he takes the title!

'I want to show the people that with zhoo zhitsu it is possible to win the fight without hurting your opponent'

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Diego broke him mentally with that kimura submission.

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stevekt - Diego broke him mentally with that kimura submission.


 

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 He should concentrate on MMA right now IMO.

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He has already won the ADCC championship at 87kg so this doesn't surprise me.

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He's allowed to do ADCC but Fedor can't do Sambo? Is it because of the striking aspect?

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Pandanus - He's allowed to do ADCC but Fedor can't do Sambo? Is it because of the striking aspect?


that would be my guess. it's stupid, but i'm guessing that's why. they should just fuckin' let him do the Sambo. he hasn't injured himself doing it EVER before, so why would he start after signing the contract?

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The problem with Fedor and Sambo, is that it's essentially MMA. UFC would expose themselves to the risk of somebody promoting an MMA fight under the cover of Sambo.