Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Shields and Maia met in a five-round welterweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields on Wednesday, October 9. Shields is 34-11-1 overall and 3-2 (1 NC) in the UFC. Maia is 28-11 and 10-4. Shields has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Maia has 10 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Maia fights southpaw against the orthodox Shields. Shields won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Shields | Maia |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 72" | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-2 (1 NC) | 10-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 34% | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 59% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 14% | 31% |
| Takedown Defense | 38% | 53% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 43% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 7% |
| Went the Distance | 80% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:11 | 10:16 |