Demian Maia vs. Chael Sonnen Result

Demian Maia def. Chael Sonnen

SubmissionR1 · 2:37

UFC 95: Sanchez vs StevensonFebruary 21, 2009London, England, United Kingdom

Demian Maia defeated Chael Sonnen by submission at 2:37 of round 1 at UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson on February 21, 2009 in London, England, United Kingdom. The referee was Dan Miragliotta.

Demian Maia vs. Chael Sonnen — UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson (Feb 21, 2009)

Result: Demian Maia won
Method: SUBSubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard
Round & time: R1 · 2:37
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Division: Middleweight
Format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Event: UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson
Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Finish at 2:37 of round 1

Fight stats

Demian MaiaChael Sonnen

0Knockdowns0
66/17 · 35%Significant strikes8/24 · 33%8
66/17 · 35%Total strikes18/34 · 53%18
11/4 · 25%Takedowns—0
1Submission attempts0
0Reversals0
0:09Control time1:27

Significant strikes by target

Demian MaiaHead 5 · Body 1 · Legs 0

Chael SonnenHead 5 · Body 1 · Legs 2

Significant strikes by position

Demian MaiaDistance 5 · Clinch 0 · Ground 1

Chael SonnenDistance 7 · Clinch 0 · Ground 1

Round by round

Significant strikes landed in each round.

Show the round-by-round table

Round	Fighter	Knockdowns	Significant strikes	Total strikes	Takedowns	Submission attempts	Control time
1	Demian Maia	0	6/17	6/17	1/4	1	0:09
	Chael Sonnen	0	8/24	18/34	0/0	0	1:27

Where it sat in their careers

Demian Maia

UFC record before: 4-0
UFC record after: 5-0
Streak coming in: 4 wins in a row
Age at the fight: 31

Last UFC bouts before this one

WNate QuarryNov 15, 2008
WJason MacDonaldAug 9, 2008
WEd HermanApr 19, 2008

Next fight: L vs. Nate Marquardt

Chael Sonnen

UFC record before: 1-2
UFC record after: 1-3
Age at the fight: 31

Last UFC bouts before this one

LJeremy HornMay 27, 2006
WTrevor PrangleyApr 6, 2006
LRenato SobralOct 7, 2005

Next fight: W vs. Dan Miller

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