One of the greatest names in ADCC 2009’s list, Demian Maia also became one of the biggest stars of the UFC. Thanks to the MMA event, the Brazilian black belt doesn’t know if he’ll be able to go to Barcelona, Spain, to defend his title in the submission tournament, that happens in September. Set to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 102, Maia eyes a possible title fight by the ed of the year, and focuses on that to make his dream come true.

I haven’t decided yet, because I’ll fight and, if I win, I have chances to fight for the title by the end of the year. I don’t know what to do, I really would like to fight (in ADCC), says Demian, believing he wouldn’t have problems with UFC’s organization if he decides to fight. When I signed with them, I asked if I could, and they said I could, but I don’t know if I will make it, regrets. I love the Abu Dhabi, I really want to fight, but it’s too close to my other fights, I can’t sacrifice myself.

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