Matches to Make After UFC on Fox 21

Demian Maia brought a worst-case scenario to life for Carlos Condit. The 2007 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist on Saturday submitted Condit with a first-round rear-naked choke in the UFC on Fox 21 main event at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Maia tied the bow 1:52 into round one, becoming the first man to submit the “Natural Born Killer” since Pat Healy did the honors on June 3, 2006.Once it spilled onto the canvas, Condit never stood a chance. Maia advanced to his back at the base of the cage, secured his position and snaked his arms into place. The tapout came not long after Condit experienced the Brazilian’s squeeze; and somewhere, Rick Story shuddered. Maia has been nothing short of dominant in piecing together a six-fight winning streak, which covers victories over Condit, Matt Brown, Gunnar Nelson, Neil Magny, Ryan LaFlare and Alexander Yakovlev. During his current tear, the 38-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has secured 15 takedowns, executed 41 guard passes and outstruck his opposition by a staggering 500-126 margin. In wake of UFC on Fox 21 “Maia vs. Condit,” here are five matches that ought to be considered: Related » By the Numbers: UFC Vancouver Demian Maia vs. Tyron Woodley-Stephen Thompson winner: Maia has established himself as the No. 1 contender in waiting at 170 pounds. One of the sport’s most accomplished and feared grapplers, he has submitted three of his last four opponents with rear-naked chokes and seems to be improving with age. Maia, who turns 39 in November, indicated a willingness to wait for a title shot, even if it …

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