BJJ and ADCC world champion Maia dominated previously undefeated Ryan LaFlare on the ground and with improved wrestling en route to a unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46) victory Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 62 in Rio de Janeiro.
Maia was able to take LaFlare down in every round.
Afterward, Maia (20-6) said he had staph infection before this fight and went three months without training. The Brazilian is one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in all of MMA and said he wanted another main event or co-main event in Brazil next.
LaFlare (11-1) is known for his wrestling, but Maia, who has improved in his shots, was able to take him down almost at will. Maia is known for his bodylock and trip takedown but his shots were very fast.
Check out the highlight of the fight:
