Why do Dana and Sherdog journalists not like Maia?

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I see he is so down in the rankings. UFC doesn't give him the opportunity for a title. Is like they are waiting for him to lose.

The guy is 38. I think he deserves the title shot.
 
I dont think the UFC is clamoring for a champ who has fights like the last one he had,all the time...but,i think even if maia became the champ,he wouldnt hold it forever,and it would be interesting.
 
Because Dana cares about gate receipts and ratings like all other promoters and business people.

Maia excites hardcore MMA fans and grappling fans but is unknown to casuals.
 
UFC wants champs that can deliver stand up battles and KTFO!
 
Because Dana cares about gate receipts and ratings like all other promoters and business people.

Maia excites hardcore MMA fans and grappling fans but is unknown to casuals.
he isnt unknown to casuals. He just doesnt excite them the same way as someone who talks alot of shit and knocks people out.
 
While I respect the hell out of his BJJ skills, I find him rather boring, personally.

He hasn't really ever beaten a top WW to deserve a titleshot.

He had a chance with Shields, he lost.
He had a chance with Rory, he lost.
 
If Wonderboy loses he'll get the shot.
 
I found Maia's last performance a bit boring but I would still much rather him get the title shot over fucking Woodley
 
Dana's guys stand and bang, bro
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he isnt unknown to casuals. He just doesnt excite them the same way as someone who talks alot of shit and knocks people out.
Well i base my analysis on the fact that he isn't on UFC highlights. I don't know how many casuals know him tbh.

And you are right. However, i think wonderboy is just a little ahead of maia since he koed hendricks.
 
I see he is so down in the rankings. UFC doesn't give him the opportunity for a title. Is like they are waiting for him to lose.

The guy is 38. I think he deserves the title shot.
Probably cuz Maia can choke 'em all out w/o even trying!

WAR Maia!
 
Probably cuz Maia can choke 'em all out w/o even trying!

WAR Maia!

IF maia cant take a guy down,and sometimes he cant,he is in trouble.
 
If Wonderboy loses he'll get the shot.
Agree with this. Maia is my favorite fighter but I know his limitations as a fan. He'd have a better chance at beating Thompson than he would Lawler or Woodley. If Maia has to take another fight Should Wonderboy beat Rory, I'd like to see Maia vs Condit.
 
I found Maia's last performance a bit boring but I would still much rather him get the title shot over fucking Woodley
Sadly I've come to grips with the reality of Woodley fighting for the belt. I'm just happy I get to see the Ruthless one feed him some 4 oz leather sandwiches. Silver linings.
 
IF maia cant take a guy down,and sometimes he cant,he is in trouble.
You're not wrong, but he's had little problems taking people down at 170. Against a wrestler like Woodley or a power sprawler like Robbie that may rear it's head though.
 
Maia will never beat an opponent with good striking and take-down defense
And those two attributes are very strong in the case of Robbie Lawler
 
I love Maia, and I really think he could become champ soon.


But hard for casual to appreciate Demian "the backpack" Maia
 
They are tired of all his shit talking,
 
If Wonderboy loses he'll get the shot.

What a dumb statement. If Rory beats Wonderboy (who is on a roll), he, without a doubt deserves the title shot. Who'd be against that?
 
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