Despite being a 37-year-old underdog Demian Maia reminded everyone he's still one of the best in the business. Maia smothered the formerly undefeated Ryan LaFlare over five long rounds to take a unanimous decicision victory in Saturday night's main event.

Also, welterweight veteran Josh Koscheck finished out his UFC contract making his 25th appearance inside the Octagon. After being submitted with a choke by Jake Ellenberger three weeks ago at UFC 184, Koscheck suffered a similar fate in the first round against Erik Silva.

See how the pros reacted to all the action from UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare.

MAIA STILL GOOD

Maia's wrestling is improving, perfectly timed shot vs a guy who is tough to ground — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

Mah God, it's like he rides the momentum of his opponents' movement like a freaking professional equestrian. — Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) March 22, 2015

Maia is all over laflare. He flows on top and that's hard as fuck to get away from — Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) March 22, 2015

Tonight has been some fantastic MMA grappling, Maia showcasing some serious skills here — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

I'm very impressed with Maia's flow like everyone else but it's time to inflict GnP damage — Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) March 22, 2015

Excellent display of gaurd passing from damian miai on @FOXSports1 — michael (@bisping) March 22, 2015

Gets to the mount smooth like buttah — Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) March 22, 2015

I'm not even gonna try for melatonin tonight, this is free — Jake Heun (@JakeHeun) March 22, 2015

Big John will NOT let you buttscoot. Not on his watch. Good. — Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) March 22, 2015

Stalling Maia -1 — Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) March 22, 2015

Why did big john take a point off Miai? — michael (@bisping) March 22, 2015

I'm not a fan of pulling gaurd, but that is a part of Mma. — michael (@bisping) March 22, 2015

Flopping on you back in the main event! Never good! — KSOS (@KSOSufc) March 22, 2015

Thank you all for the support and the good vibes! I tried my best and it's very good to be back! @BadBoy @AmazooAcai pic.twitter.com/dhWAwlgueb — Demian Maia (@demianmaia) March 22, 2015

GOING DOWN SWINGING

Lets go @JoshKoscheck people hate u for a reason. Please shut these people up. — Alptekin Ozkilic (@alpozkilicmma) March 22, 2015

Where was this aggressive Kos vs Ellenberger — Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) March 22, 2015

Oh man, Silva is a monster in space — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

Damn, Josh was going for it though. Props to him for just fucking going for it. #UFCRio — Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) March 22, 2015

Koscheck came to fight tonight!!!! Thanks for stepping up Josh. Great fight — Dana White (@danawhite) March 22, 2015

Damn it!!!!! Maybe I should go to church tomorrow since I'm doing things I never do. I was pulling for Koscheck in that one. #UFCBrazil — Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) March 22, 2015

Finish after finish koscheck went down swinging sick card #UFCRio — Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) March 22, 2015

He fought hard and swung for the KO but he didn't look like he tried to hard to get out of that choke. Two quick, nice payday & great career — Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 22, 2015

I have a soft spot for season 1 guys. Koscheck has always been a fight anyone, anytime and anywhere like tonight. #respect — Dana White (@danawhite) March 22, 2015

@JoshKoscheck if that was your last fight, thanks for all the hard fought battles and years of hard work it took. #respect — Seth Baczynski (@Sethbmma) March 22, 2015

THE COMEBACK

Wow, sick turn around, incredible adjustments to get that finish — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

"@BrianStann: Wow, sick turn around, incredible adjustments to get that finish" world class that was very slick! — Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) March 22, 2015

That was a great fight!!! Pulled that out with 40 secs left and was down 2 rounds. — Dana White (@danawhite) March 22, 2015

WORST. CALL. EVER.





Now there is a guy who should NEVER ref again!!!! — Dana White (@danawhite) March 22, 2015

That referee should never ref a fight again. Just terrible work. And Silva should be ashamed rejoicing. WTF! — michael (@bisping) March 22, 2015

Wow awful stoppage, no excuse, makes ref look like he has zero MMA knowledge — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

That referee is a joke!! Same referee I had when I was in Brazil. Never a tap. #joke — STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) March 22, 2015

Wouldn't even let that ref touch my arm for the decision #DumbShit — Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) March 22, 2015

Omg that ref better not have a job after this fight. Wtf is up with that, I am in shock. Wow!!!!!!!! — Seth Baczynski (@Sethbmma) March 22, 2015

Ref grabbed Dober's arm to gauge a response but didn't give him time to respond, ridiculous all around — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015

That ref must of had some $ bet on that fight. #UFCRio — Chris Clements (@menaceclements) March 22, 2015

Worst call I have seen in MMA against Drew Dober. This guy is kidding me that he felt drew tap hahahaha. — Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) March 22, 2015

He turned the chin in, so there's no more choke, that's why he put his hand down, as there's no need to fight the hand anymore. — michael (@bisping) March 22, 2015

That referee should never ref a fight again. 2 was the ref. 2 times tonight, 2 bullshits. #UFCRio #UFC — Igor Araujo (@igoraraujojj) March 22, 2015

SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING! Drew Dober lay down in the cage & refuse to leave these ppl didn't read the job description. — Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) March 22, 2015

To make mistake is human but to do a mistake like that is complicated. To the fighter this is like to die worse than lose getting beat bad — Gesias JZ Cavalcante (@Gesias) March 22, 2015

I hope @ufc gives Drew Dober his win bonus, he doesn't deserve to go home with one check — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) March 22, 2015