Colby Covington vs Demian Maia

Colby Covington vs Demian Maia: Matchup Breakdown

Colby Covington is 12-5 in the Welterweight division with a 70.6% win rate. Demian Maia is 22-11 at Welterweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Colby Covington is listed as active. Demian Maia is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Colby Covington leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida on Oct 28, 2017, won by Colby Covington by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Demian Maia holds the higher ELO rating, 1,137 to 1,126. Career peaks are 1,205 for Colby Covington and 1,247 for Demian Maia. Colby Covington has 3 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 12 victories, a 41.7% finish rate. Demian Maia has 1 KO/TKO and 11 submission wins, finishing 54.5% of the time.

Colby Covington stands 5' 11" with a reach of 72" and fights orthodox. Demian Maia is 6' 1" with a reach of 72", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Colby Covington is 38, Demian Maia is 48.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Colby Covington has landed 1,099 significant strikes at 38.5% accuracy with 70 takedowns and 2h 5m of control time. Demian Maia has landed 739 at 43.6% with 68 takedowns and 2h 35m of control.

Colby Covington has 4 title fights (1 won) against 2 (0 won) for Demian Maia. They share 4 common opponents: Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman, Tyron Woodley, Dong Hyun Kim.