UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | October 9, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Barueri , Brazil |
Area served | International (broadcast on Fox Sports 1) |
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 29, was held on October 9, 2013, at Ginásio José Corrêa located in Barueri, Brazil. The event was broadcast live on Fox Sports 1.
Background
The main event featured a welterweight clash between Demian Maia and Jake Shields, with the primary card shown on Fox Sports 1.
A matchup initially planned between Rony Jason and Jeremy Stephens was called off because both athletes sustained injuries; this fight was later rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 32. Additionally, the bout between Rodrigo Damm and Hacran Dias was canceled just days before the event after Damm experienced a kidney stone episode.
Thiago Silva failed to make weight, coming in 2 pounds over the 206-pound limit. As a consequence, Matt Hamill received 25% of Silva’s purse. Their contest continued at a catchweight of 208 pounds. UFC President Dana White declared that Silva would not be eligible for any finishing bonuses due to this weight infraction.
Although Rousimar Palhares was the sole competitor to achieve a submission win, he did not receive the Submission of the Night bonus because he held the submission beyond the tap from Mike Pierce. Following this incident, Dana White announced Palhares’ release from the UFC and imposed a lifetime ban from future events, citing repeated violations including prior suspensions for similar conduct and elevated testosterone levels.
Bonus awards
The $50,000 bonuses were awarded as follows:
- Fight of The Night: Raphael Assunção vs. T.J. Dillashaw
- Knockout of The Night: Dong Hyun Kim
- Submission of the Night: No bonus granted