Demian Maia agrees to replace Vitor Belfort, will face Anderson Silva at UFC 112

The guesswork of the past 24 hours can finally cease.

Demian Maia has agreed to replace an ailing Vitor Belfort and will now
face UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC
112 in Abu Dhabi.

The UFC officially announced the replacement on Friday, ending a day of speculation by MMA observers and fans alike.