Mixed martial arts veteran Marvin Eastman (14-7-1) will take on a relative newcomer to the sport, Demian Maia (5-0), in a middleweight bout at UFC 77 on October 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
UFCmania.com received a message earlier today from the “Beastman” confirming the showdown at the U.S. Bank Arena.
Eastman was tentatively scheduled to face Drew McFedries on the same night in “The Buckeye State.” He recently revealed, however, that he was moved to the UFC 76 show in September. Now, he’s back on the Ohio card against a different opponent.
Strange but true.
Maia — the current Abu Dahbi Combat Club (ADCC) U87Kg Champion — recently told AdCombat.com that he had inked a deal with the UFC.
Here’s a snip from the Brazilian grappler:
“I am so happy that I signed with U.F.C. This event was very influential in me pursuing a fighting career and Jiu-Jitsu. i already trained karate back in the days and watching Royce Gracie fighting in U.F.C. I inspired me to this career. I am thankful to the Fertitta Brothers, Dana White and Joe Silva for the opportunity and their confidence in me. I promise to give my all to the event and the pursuit of the belt ….”
Maia is up against a tough opponent in Eastman, who has a very deceptive record. Not to mention he’s going to be enormous for 185 pounds (he was a shredded 205-pounder up until this fight).
Eastman has strong wrestling skills, which he will need to leverage to keep this fight upright — he does not want to get into a jiu-jitsu battle with Maia.
For the latest UFC 77 fight card click here.
Here are some MMA highlights of Maia (whose jiu-jitsu skills are off the charts — this video does those skills no justice):
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maia will win by submission. eastman has lost so many times in the ufc that i just cant root for the guy anymore. his glass jaw has lost him many a fight. plus maia is the adcc champ which means that his bjj is beyond great.
GOOD!!!!I’ve been waitin for eastman to get back it the cage
Has Eastman ever fought at 185 before? They’ll have to call him “Starvin Marvin” if he hopes to drop all that weight. The guy is enormous for 5′9″. I know Eastman is a professional and I have the utmost respect for him but I don’t think he can get down to 185. Good luck, though.
Man, I was looking forward to seeing Tanner get in the cage and destroy Beastman. But this should be a nice stepping stone for Maia
He just won a 185 title. I hope Eastman wins but if he loses then we know that this Maia will either challenge or be the champ since that is all Eastman has fought in the UFC.
Is Maia handing out blankets with those pillows he was throwing in that highlight tape? I hope he can submit guys at this level as easily as in the video or we are in for a loooong boring fight.
Is it just me or is Eastman shaping up to be the default “UFC punch bag”? He was picked to get his nose caved in with McFedries… Now he’s picked to get his arm snapped in 27 places… He also seems a likely candidate for the good old “Roids test”… I’m just speculating, but he’s f**king huge!
i just hope he wears that t-shirt into the octagon
[quote post="2965"]Is it just me or is Eastman shaping up to be the default “UFC punch bag”?[/quote]
That’s Sinosic’s job.
Maia is totally sick on the ground. He beat Gabriel Gonzaga a few times is jiu-jistu tournaments and I think he gave Jacare all he could handle. He’s on another level. Good luck Marvin.
[quote comment="121318"]Has Eastman ever fought at 185 before? They’ll have to call him “Starvin Marvin” if he hopes to drop all that weight. The guy is enormous for 5′9″. I know Eastman is a professional and I have the utmost respect for him but I don’t think he can get down to 185. Good luck, though.[/quote]
I guess he has fought a few guys that are normally 185 pounders. They have his stats up on Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Eastman
Hm.. Maia does have a legitimate shot at winning the match. So far, I’m impressed with what I’m seeing.
Marvin Eastman is the new Elvis Sinosic
[quote comment="121369"][quote post="2965"]Is it just me or is Eastman shaping up to be the default “UFC punch bag”?[/quote]
That’s Sinosic’s job.[/quote]
Eastman will staff the middleweight doormat position along with Ed Hermann.
Sinosic is still laying down for LHW newcomers at 205.
Assuerio Silva and Trey Tilligman… shoot, heavyweight has so many doormats. Let’s see if Frank Mir can get off that list with his upcoming fight.
So more importantly, if Eastman is in 77 now, where does this leave Evan Tanner? Did Tanner pull out? Did he go on a bender and disappear? He’s the guy I want to see.
[quote post="2965"]Eastman will staff the middleweight doormat position along with Ed Hermann.
Sinosic is still laying down for LHW newcomers at 205.
Assuerio Silva and Trey Tilligman… shoot, heavyweight has so many doormats. Let’s see if Frank Mir can get off that list with his upcoming fight.[/quote]
Ahaha that’s good stuff man
[quote post="2965"]i just hope he wears that t-shirt into the octagon [/quote]
Would that even be allowed?
Am I alone in wanting to see this fight? This guy Maia is 5-0 and is getting some hype. This, to me is like a throwback match with a heavy handed Eastman vs. the ground specialist Maia. I certainly dont think it should headline but I myself wouldnt mind seeing this fight. Anybody else?
Here’s a better highlight reel that shows his jiu jitsu skills:
http://www.youtube.com/v/Uit7qW3xNCU
[quote comment="121540"][quote post="2965"]i just hope he wears that t-shirt into the octagon [/quote]
Would that even be allowed?[/quote]
I don’t know if it’s legal, but it’s weird. C’mon, even Tank Abbott shows some skin.
[quote comment="121811"][quote comment="121540"][quote post="2965"]i just hope he wears that t-shirt into the octagon [/quote]
Would that even be allowed?[/quote]
I don’t know if it’s legal, but it’s weird. C’mon, even Tank Abbott shows some skin.[/quote]
No its not. It isnt listed here:
http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=LearnUFC.Rules
But I know that Gi’s are allowed so hence no other clothing. Only MMA Shorts or Fighting Shorts.
SORRY I MEANT NOT ALLOWED.
Big deal. This will be on the undercard, and we will never even see the fight unless you pay $2 to watch it on UFC demand. The UFC couldn’t pay me $2 to care about this match.
If Eastman is still in the UFC mix,I think Vitor should be invited back
Except Vitor will probably want more money than he’s worth.
Aight… Let’s see what he can do at 185.