Demian Maia beats Carlos Condit by submission in UFC Fight Night main event
VANCOUVER — Demian Maia backed up his calls for a welterweight title shot with an early submission win over Carlos Condit in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday.
Maia, ranked third in the division, stated earlier this week that with a victory over Condit he should be in line for a title fight. And, at 38 years of age, he may get his wish later in the year after forcing Condit to tap out at 3:08 of the opening round — a sudden conclusion to the fourth UFC stop in Vancouver in six years.
Maia made quick work of the fight, which was scheduled for five rounds in front of a crowd of 10,533 fans. He broke down in tears in the middle of the octagon when it was over. Now he will await word on when a potential title fight could take place.
Maia said during a post-fight interview that if the UFC gives Stephen Thompson, the No. 2-ranked fighter in the welterweight division, the next title shot, he wants his opportunity right after that.