With four victories by submission, in four fights in Ultimate, the Brazilian Demian Maia There is a new challenge scheduled at the event. The black belt faces the current WEC middleweight champion, Chael Sonnen, responsible for the first defeat in his career Paul Philo. The duel will take place at UFC-95, which will be held on February 21, in London, England.
Demian is coming off a victory over Nate Quarry, at UFC-91, in November, while Sonnen overcame Paul Philo in the judges' decision at WEC-36.
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