Quotes from Demian Maia

Submitting is always the most important thing to me. Victory first, but with a submission is what I always want.

We are athletes, and we work very hard in our way to the title.

I've been in this position before when you never lose, when your record is clear, people are avoiding you.

A loss is horrible, and it's even worse in the UFC.

I don't like winning in a violent way.

I want to show in a violent sport like our sport, you don't need to hurt anybody in order to win.

For the title, if they say, 'Ok, let's sit and wait,' I will sit and wait because I know it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.

When you get asked if you want the title, you really need to push for that. That's why I want to do it my style, not do it so loud, but I want to fight for the title.

Marketing is everything.