Days after losing out on a headlining spot, Demian Maia has his next assignment, likely moving to UFC 118 where the former No. 1 middleweight contender would face Mario Miranda.
A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed the possibility of the bout, which was first reported by MMA Junkie. The fight is not yet signed, according to the source, thought it appears likely.
Maia (12-2) had been preparing to face Alan Belcher in a Sept. 15 Ultimate Fight Night event, but Belcher was forced to withdraw from the card after undergoing eye surgery. Maia was then pulled from the event.