Demian Maia vs Jake Shields
Demian Maia is 28-11-0; Jake Shields is 33-11-1. Demian Maia is 2 years older than Jake Shields. Demian Maia is 1" · 3 cm taller than Jake Shields. They have met once: Demian Maia 0, Jake Shields 1.
WelterweightMet once
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Style & credentials
Demian Maia
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo
- 2021Black belt · BJJ
- 2007Champion · ADCC77-87 kg
- 2007Champion · Super Challengeunder 83 kg
- 2006Champion · IBJJF Pans-88 kg
Jake Shields
No background on record
Camp · Cesar Gracie Jiu-JitsuSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
80%38%
Head
15%36%
Body
5%26%
Leg
Time in position
Where their significant strikes are thrown
Demian Maialast 33 fights
50%12%38%
Jake Shieldslast 10 fights
65%17%18%
DistanceClinchGround
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Demian Maia Jake Shields· incl. 3 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.802.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.072.34
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Good · better than 84% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.491.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 79% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Average · better than 50% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
25%12%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Poor · better than 8% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
62%35%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Poor · better than 10% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Demian Maia · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersJake Shields · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1503 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
1.80
Strikes landed / min2.77
2.07
Strikes taken / minfewer is better2.34
2.49 / 10.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min1.19 / 9.9
25%
Takedown accuracy12%
62%
Takedown defence35%
4:42
Control time / fight3:56
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min0.10
Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.
Where the strikes land
Range × target
Demian Maia33 UFC fights · 729 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
41%302/1095
4%32/72
4%32/43
Clinch
4%28/54
6%46/63
1%9/11
Ground
34%246/342
4%29/29
1%5/5
Jake Shields8 UFC fights · 349 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%98/701
21%74/112
22%76/135
Clinch
3%9/25
16%55/86
3%9/11
Ground
8%27/32
0%1/1
0%0/0
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Demian Maia19 of 39 ended early · 49%20 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
5 early stoppages have no logged time
Jake Shields20 of 45 ended early · 44%25 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
5 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Demian Maia3-2
- LUFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- L
- W
- WUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Dos Santos· Jun 29, 2019Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- W
Full record · 39 fightsShow less
- LUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 28, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- WUFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado· May 31, 2014Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- L
- L
- W
- W
- W
- L
- WUFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard III· Oct 8, 2011Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- L
- WThe Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale· Dec 4, 2010Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- W
- L
- W
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- WRyan StoutOhio Regional· May 19, 2007TKO
- WVitelmo Kubis BandeiraSao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006Submission
- WGustavo MachadoSao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006DEC
- WFabio NascimentoSao Paulo Regional· Oct 7, 2006Submission
- W
- WRaul SosaVenezuela Regional· Sep 21, 2001TKO
Jake Shields2-3
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3· Oct 19, 2018TKO · R1 · 3:10 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 15, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 4, 2018TKO · R2 · 2:09 · Welterweight
- WDanny Davis Jr.Professional Fighters League - PFL: Everett· Jul 28, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- L
Full record · 46 fightsShow less
- L
- W
- WRyan FordWSOF 14: Shields vs. Ford· Oct 11, 2014Submission · R1 · 4:29 · Welterweight
- LUFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· Mar 15, 2014Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- W
- W
- NC
- WUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- L
- LUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- WIdo ParienteK-1 HERO'S: Dynamite USA· Jun 2, 2007Submission · R1 · 2:06 · Welterweight
- WRay SteinbeissBodog Fight· Feb 18, 2007Submission
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- LAkira KikuchiShooto: Year End Show 2004· Dec 14, 2004Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
- WRaynell CooperShooto USA: Soljah Fight Night· Jul 9, 2004Submission · R1 · 3:29 · Welterweight
- D
- WAkira KikuchiShooto: Gomi vs. Hansen· Aug 10, 2003Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
- W
- W
- LRaynell CooperWarriors Quest 6· Aug 3, 2002Majority Decision · Welterweight
- WRobert FergusonGladiator Challenge· Nov 4, 2001DEC
- WJeremy JacksonGladiator Challenge· Sep 9, 2001Submission
- WTracy HessGladiator Challenge· Apr 7, 2001DEC
- WRandy VelardeGladiator Challenge· Feb 18, 2001Submission
- LPhillip MillerIFC: Warriors Challenge 9· Jul 18, 2000Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
- WShannon RitchISCF: The Best Of The Best· May 4, 2000Submission · R1 · 2:45 · Middleweight
- LMarty ArmendarezIFC: Warriors Challenge 6· Mar 25, 2000TKO · R1 · 7:34 · Middleweight
- W
- WPaul HarrisonCalifornia Regional· Oct 23, 1999TKO
Head-to-Head History
Common Opponents
How each fared against the same opponents.
Frequently asked questions
Have Demian Maia and Jake Shields ever fought?
Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields (Wed, Oct 9, 2013), where Jake Shields won by Split Decision.
What are the records of Demian Maia and Jake Shields?
Demian Maia is 28-11-0 and Jake Shields is 33-11-1.
Who has the longer reach, Demian Maia or Jake Shields?
Neither. Both have a 72" · 183 cm reach.
Who is taller, Demian Maia or Jake Shields?
Demian Maia is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Jake Shields stands 6'0" · 183 cm.
Who is older, Demian Maia or Jake Shields?
Demian Maia is 49 and Jake Shields is 47.
Who has more finishes, Demian Maia or Jake Shields?
Demian Maia has 17 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Jake Shields has 15 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission).
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