Demian Maia vs Rick Story
The Story
Demian Maia's second welterweight fight after a UFC career at 185 — a stylistic referendum on whether his BJJ travels to 170 against a tough wrestler.
The Stakes
- •Maia's welterweight viability after dropping from 185
- •Story's bid to spoil Maia's transition
- •Welterweight rankings positioning
- •UFC 153 Rio home crowd slot for Maia