Demian Maia vs Anderson Silva UFC 112

Although Demian Maia is fighting MMA’s baddest middleweight at “UFC 112: Invincible,” the Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner doesn’t appear too worried about champion Anderson Silva. In fact, Maia believes “The Spider” better keep his limbs to himself if he intends to leave Abu Dhabi with them.

Maia took a unanimous decision over Dan Miller at UFC 109 in February. The Brazilian jiu jitsu wizard owns an impressive 12-1 professional record and has finished in 10 of those W’s, eight by way of submission.

Silva was last seen putting Forrest Griffin to sleep with a barrage of jabs at UFC 101 last August. He’s currently riding an 11-fight win streak, disposing all but one of those foes before the final horn.

Maia is entering the biggest fight of his career a significant 4-to-1 underdog.

Preliminary Bouts:

DaMarques Johnson vs. Brad Blackburn
Jon Madsen vs. Mostapha Al Turk
Paul Kelly Vs. Matt Veach
Nick Osipczak vs. Rick Story
John Gunderson vs. Paul Taylor
Phil Davis vs. Alexander Gustafsson

Main Bouts:

Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Terry Etim
Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie
Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn (UFC Lightweight Champion)
Demian Maia vs. Anderson Silva (UFC Middleweight Champion)