Traditionally, Brazilian fighters have shied away from fighting fellow countrymen when competing outside of their home country. However, in a new interview with Brazilian MMA website Tatame, rising UFC middleweight Thales Leites indicates that he’s open to the idea of fighting Demian Maia, a rising UFC middleweight in his own right. “I’d accept a fight... 

One guy who wants to throw his hat in the cage as a possible opponent for UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is Demian Maia. Maia quickly defeated Nate Quarry by submission at UFC 91. Maia believes he is prepared for the challenge. “I feel ready for Anderson Silva,” said Maia. “I don’t want to say that I want to break his arm, but between us, I... 

Below is some ESPN video of both Demian Maia and Nate Quarry talking about their middleweight matchup this Saturday at UFC 91.  Read More →

The Brazilian magazine Tatame is reporting that jiu jitsu standout and undefeated MMA fighter Demian Maia will be returning to the UFC at UFC 91 on Nov. 15 in an undercard bout against Nate Quarry, one of the contestants from the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality television show. “I didn’t study his fights yet, I’ll receive a DVD with his... 

MMA Weekly has their hands on the UFC 87 Awards and Bonus figures for the night. They are as follows: Jon Fitch and Georges St. Pierre each pocketed an extra $60,000 for Fight of the Night following their five round war for the welterweight title. Demian Maia was awarded Submission of the Night and also pocketed an extra $60,000 for his rear naked choke submission...