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3. Demian Maia vs. Gilbert Burns - UFC Fight Night 170
Although the UFC is known for catering for the fight fans who prefer to see combatants throw haymakers at each other, occasionally they'll appeal to the lovers of the ground game by pairing two world class jiu-jitsu players against each other.
Well, grappling fans around the world can rejoice, as Gilbert Burns and Demian Maia will take pn each other in a battle that is sure to provide some high-level ground action. Both men have achieved a significant amount in the world of jiu-jitsu, with Burns and Maia both medalling at the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Championship. For those that don't know, that's like earning a medal in the Olympics for grapplers.
However, when fists and kicks are involved, it opens up a whole host of new possibilities. Maia has dealt with some of the best the sport has to offer and Burns is consistently proving that he's one of the most dangerous MMA fighterscurrently competing in the sport. If you weren't a fan of grappling before this, then this might be match-up that converts you.