Result
Demian MaiaSubmission
MethodSubmission
Round1
Time00:02:37
DateFeb 21, 2009
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
28-11-0Demian Maia
L
31-17-1Chael Sonnen
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen
Method :Submission
Round :1
Time :00:02:37
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Demian Maia
Elo1774Great
3Y trend1779 → 1774
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:02:37
MethodSubmission
Chael Sonnen
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1663 → 1672
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Demian Maia won this fight by Submission in round 1 at 00:02:37. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Demian Maia and Chael Sonnen across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Demian MaiaChael Sonnen
Elo edge
Demian Maia1774-13 last move
Chael Sonnen1672-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Demian MaiaNot on the active ladder · 1774 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Ben Askren (rated 1812 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Gilbert Burns (rated 1768 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +5 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1684, not 1774: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Chael SonnenNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1730 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rashad Evans (rated 1720 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Demian MaiavsChael Sonnen
Total strikes
6vs18
Sig. strikes
6vs8
Takedowns
1vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Demian Maiasubmission leads 50% of wins
Chael Sonnendecision leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Anderson SilvaDemian Maia: loss · Decision · Apr 10, 2010Chael Sonnen: loss · TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) · Jul 7, 2012
Anderson SilvaDemian Maia: loss · Decision · Apr 10, 2010Chael Sonnen: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 23, 2012
Round stats
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 95 : SANCHEZ VS STEVENSON. Demian Maia defeated Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 1 at 00:02:37. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen quick answers
Who won Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen?
Demian Maia won Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 1 at 00:02:37.
What event is Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen on?
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen is listed on UFC 95 : SANCHEZ VS STEVENSON.
What are the records for Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen?
Demian Maia enters with a 28-11-0 record and Chael Sonnen enters with a 31-17-1 record.
What division is Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen?
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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