Stats

Fighting style: Muay Thai
Stance: Orthodox
Division: Women's Flyweight
Height: 5' 4"
Reach: 64"
Leg reach: 38.00
Weight: 125 lbs.
Team: Chute Boxe Academy
Nationality: Curitiba, Brazil
Residence: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Out of: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Age: 34

Accolades

Wins by KO: 4
Wins by submission: 5
Wins by decision: 9

ATHLETE METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 1921
Significant Strikes Landed: 740

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY

Takedowns Attempted: 14

BIOGRAPHY

Jennifer Maia is a Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and UFC Flyweight Champion. She was born on December 10, 1987 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After training Jiu-Jitsu from a young age, she began her professional MMA career in 2009.

Maia started her journey to becoming an elite athlete by joining the renowned Chute Boxe Academy at the age of twenty-one. Under the guidance of renowned coaches like Wanderlei Silva and Rafael Cordeiro, she developed into one of the most technical female fighters in Brazil; winning multiple titles such as Jungle Fight champion (2011) and Invicta Fighting Championship’s Interim Flyweight champion (2015).

Maia made her debut in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), at UFC 201 against Liz Carmouche on July 30th 2016. She showed impressive performances on both occasions with great striking defense against top contenders like Roxanne Modaferri(2018). Her hard work paid off when she scored unanimous victories over Joanne Calderwood & Vanessa Porto which established herself as one of best flyweights out there giving her shot for the title fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 255 for Women’s flyweight championship belt .She could not dethrone reining champion but received lots of respect from fighting community for taking risks & competing with high level opponent despite being slight underdog going into fight .

Maia has been very active since joining UFC having competed twelve times so far with seven wins & four losses; making it clear that she is here to stay & show case world class skills every time octagon door closes behind her . Recently Jennifer also captured Iberian women’s featherweight championship , showcasing versatility across multiple divisions within 135 lbs weight limit( bantam weight ) through dominant performance over well rounded opponent Irene Cabello Rivera via knockout after first round ended due to head kick finish . This win showed that Jennifer has all tools necessary to compete across all levels along with willingness to challenge self by stepping outside comfort zone whenever needed

With improved striking game alongside world class grappling credentials ,it won’t be surprise if we spot Jennifer competing across different weight classes challenging opponents twice size or maybe even more than that depending upon opportunity given by promotion or any other organization promoting combat sports who decide value proposition offered by this remarkable person athletes brings onto table . Until then let’s keep our fingers crossed for upcoming matches involving “The Venuster” whose legacy is sure to leave mark long after retired from sport !

Fight History

Viviane Araujo
Jennifer Maia: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Oct 14, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Casey O
Jennifer Maia: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Mar 18, 2023
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
286
Manon Fiorot
Jennifer Maia: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Mar 26, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jan 15, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze
Jessica Eye
Jennifer Maia: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Jul 10, 2021
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3
264
Valentina Shevchenko
Jennifer Maia: Defeated
by Decision in Round 5
Sat. Nov 21, 2020
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez
255
Joanne Calderwood
Jennifer Maia: Winner
by Submission in Round 1
Sat. Aug 01, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
Katlyn Chookagian
Jennifer Maia: Defeated
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Nov 02, 2019
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz
244

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Who Is Jennifer Maia In UFC?
Jennifer Maia is a professional UFC fighter from Brazil, known for her 12 bout stint in the UFC and for being the former Invicta FC Flyweight World Champion, currently training at Chute Boxe Academy.

What Is Jennifer Maia's Record?
Jennifer Maia's record is 21 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw.

What Is Jennifer Maia's Record On Tapology?
Jennifer Maia's record on Tapology is 21 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw.

Who Is Jennifer Maia's Husband?
As of my latest knowledge, Jennifer Maia's husband's identity remains unknown.

What Is Jennifer Maia's Record On Sherdog?
As of my last update, the specific record of Jennifer Maia on Sherdog is unknown as the information wasn't provided in the context.

Who Won The Fight Between Jennifer Maia And Casey O'Neill?
Jennifer Maia won the fight against Casey O'Neill by unanimous decision at UFC 286.

Who Is Jennifer Maia In MMA?
Jennifer Maia is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Women's Flyweight division and trains at Chute Boxe Academy in Brazil.

Who Is Jennifer Maia's Brother?
Despite sharing the same last name, Jennifer Maia is not related to Demian Maia, thus it is unknown who her brother is.

What Are The Odds For Jennifer Maia?
Unknown