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Free agent Demian Maia ‘not officially retired,’ wants final fight in the UFC

Demian Maia is not done fighting yet.

After completing his contract with the UFC, Maia is a free agent following his unanimous decision loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 263 this past June. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace is still competing in grappling, but wants one more fight in mixed martial arts before retiring. He has one condition, though.

In a recent interview with Luke Thomas of Morning Kombat, Maia explained that he would only fight for the UFC to complete his nearly 20-year professional career.

“No, I’m not officially retired,” said Maia.