Maia vs Belcher rumored for UFN 22
A Middleweight clash between BJJ expert Damian Maia and rising star Alan Belcher has been rumored by the UFC, plus the rematch between Matt ” Handsome” Wiman and ” The World’s Toughest Vegan” is also in question.
Fan Opinion: Demian Maia vs Anderson Silva fight breakdown
The first in this series of fight breakdowns is the UFC 112 main event Anderson Silva vs Demian Maia who will meet for the Middleweight title in Abu Dhabi.
How Demian Maia became the number one contender
Damian Maia was recently announced as the replacement to the injured Vitor Belfort, to fight Anderson Silva for the Middleweight Championship on April 10 on UFC 112. This announcement took the mma world by suprise as Maia recently lost to Nate, his first ever career loss. When asked Dana White what factors resulted in Damian Maia getting the title shot, he had this to say;
“These guys are fighting now and Demian Maia’s one of the best in the world,” said White. “Obviously the guy who should get that shot
Demian Maia Gossip
Ed Soares, Dana White, and no other but the lucky “Demian Maia” give their thoughts about his title shot.
Demian Maia confirmed as Vitor Belfort’s replacement
With Vitor Belfort having to pull out of UFC 112 due to a shoulder injury, the UFC were starting to sweat on a replacement. Speculation even loomed that a match with current UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva may even be pulled from UFC 112 altogether.
Today however, UFC officials announced that Demian Maia will be replacing Belfort and the fight will still be for the Middleweight belt. Maia is coming fresh off a victory at UFC 109 against Dan Miller.