Olympic medalist sheds gi to help Demian train Jiu-Jitsu for UFC

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Demian using his Jiu-Jitsu in the UFC octagon / Photo: Josh Hedges

Demian Maia has been working hard in preparing for his January 28 commitment against England’s foremost MMA fighter, Michael Bisping, at UFC on Fox 2 in Chicago—the very night Chael Sonnen takes on Mark Muñoz, and Rashad Evans faces Phil Davis.

The ADCC 2007 champion knows he has his work cut out for him, and as his ground game is his main asset, nothing could be more fitting than to buttress it with his usual weapons—and other less predictable ones.

NO-GI JIU-JITSU AND JUDO

In the following video, the São Paulo native grapples with 2007 judo world champion Thiago Camilo, who also took silver at the Sidney Olympic Games, back in 2000.

Watch and share your impressions with us. What most grabbed your attention, dear reader?

UFC on Fox 2

Chicago, Illinois

January 28th 2012

Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis

Mark Muñoz vs Chael Sonnen

Demian Maia vs Michael Bisping

Card Preliminar (sem transmissão da Fox)

Evan Dunham vs Nik Letz

Michael Johnson vs Cody McKenzie

George Roop vs Cub Swanson

Jon Olav Einemo vs Mike Russow

Charles do Bronx vs Eric Wisely

Chris Camozzi vs Dustin Jacoby

Johnny Bedford vs Mitch Gagnon

Joey Beltran vs Lavar Johnson

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