Demian Maia vs Rick Story

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At a glance

4Key stats ledof 7 compared1
22-11UFC record12-7
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
1,112ELO rating: Maia leads1,037
0Win streak: Level0
WWWLLLast 5 (old → new)LWWWL
54.5%Finish rate: Maia leads33.3%
72"Reach: Maia leads71"
6' 1"Height: Maia leads5' 9"
49 yrsAge42 yrs
SouthpawStanceSouthpaw
22.4Sig. strikes / fight: Story leads47.4
2.1Takedowns / fight: Level2.1

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Maia leads the series0
  1. Maia wonSubmission · R1UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar · Oct 13, 2012

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How they win share of UFC wins

MaiaSUBDEC
StoryDEC
1 (4.5%)KO/TKO: Story leads2 (16.7%)
11 (50.0%)Submission: Maia leads2 (16.7%)
10 (45.5%)Decision: Maia leads8 (66.7%)

Common opponents (1)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

739Sig. strikes landed: Story leads901
43.6%Strike accuracy: Maia leads41.8%
1Knockdowns: Story leads6
592Head strikes: Maia leads465
108Body strikes: Story leads312
39Leg strikes: Story leads124

Grappling career totals

68Takedowns landed: Maia leads40
24.8%Takedown accuracy: Story leads48.2%
2h 35mControl time: Maia leads1h 14m
27Sub. attempts: Maia leads14
8Reversals: Maia leads5

Career UFC bouts

33Fights: Maia leads19
22Wins: Maia leads12
11Losses: Story leads7
12Finishes: Maia leads4
66.7%Win rate: Maia leads63.2%
2Title fights: Maia leads0
7Best win streak: Maia leads6
1,284Peak ELO: Maia leads1,128
156Days / fight: Story leads146
170 lbs.Weight170 lbs.

Demian Maia vs Rick Story: Matchup Breakdown

Demian Maia is 22-11 in the Welterweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Rick Story is 12-7 at Welterweight, winning 63.2% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Demian Maia leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar on Oct 13, 2012, won by Demian Maia by Submission in round 1.

Demian Maia holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,112 to 1,037. Career peaks are 1,284 for Demian Maia and 1,128 for Rick Story. Demian Maia has 1 KO/TKO and 11 submission wins from 22 victories, a 54.5% finish rate. Rick Story has 2 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 33.3% of the time.

Demian Maia stands 6' 1" with a reach of 72" and fights southpaw. Rick Story is 5' 9" with a reach of 71", southpaw. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Demian Maia. Demian Maia is 49, Rick Story is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Demian Maia has landed 739 significant strikes at 43.6% accuracy with 68 takedowns and 2h 35m of control time. Rick Story has landed 901 at 41.8% with 40 takedowns and 1h 14m of control.

Demian Maia has 2 title fights (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Rick Story. They share 1 common opponent: Gunnar Nelson.

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Have Demian Maia and Rick Story fought before?

Yes. Demian Maia and Rick Story have fought once in the UFC. Demian Maia won by submission at UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar on October 13, 2012.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Demian Maia or Rick Story?

Demian Maia has more UFC wins: 22 to 12. Demian Maia's UFC record is 22-11; Rick Story's is 12-7.

KO/TKO wins: Demian Maia 1, Rick Story 2. Submission wins: Demian Maia 11, Rick Story 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Demian Maia or Rick Story?

Demian Maia is taller at 6'1", to Rick Story's 5'9" (4 inches). Demian Maia has the longer reach: 72 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.