Demian Maia is back from Abu Dhabi without what his most wanted: the UFC middleweight title. The fight against Anderson Silva on UFC 112 didn’t go his way as well, but, besides the loss, the black belt has his head up. On the chat, that you can read below, Demian talked about the complains made by Rafael Cavalcante, who said Demian "offended Anderson as a man”, talked about his comeback to octagon and analyzed the next dispute for the belt of his category, which should be between Anderson and Chael Sonnen, who was submitted by Demian on UFC.

What did you think about the fight?

Man, it was a warm fight in the beginning, it took me a while to get into the fight, but I got better in the end. I expected to win, but I will train to the next one.

What is your opinion towards Anderson’s posture, provoking you during the fight?

Everybody knows what happened, I don’t have to explain it. Everybody makes mistakes and I think they are thinking about theirs.

Did you get bothered by the insults?

Not at all. I think it’s bad for the sport and the show a little, but I got there focused and ready to fight, not for anything else.

He said he acted this way in response “towards yours provocations before the fight”, and Rafael Cavalcante told us you has not been respectful with him as a person. What really happened?

Those who know me knows that I never disrespect anyone, especially with someone who is friends with several of my friends, like Anderson. In fact, they were wrong and want to find a justification. No need to justify, just assume "I was wrong". Everyone does mistakes, we're there to learn. There's some jokes to promote the fight, that is very light compared to boxing and other sports. The problem is when you think you are so good that nobody can joke with you, then you have to review the path and size that your ego is taking you to. Regarding the lack of respect, I don’t disrespect anyone, especially one who is brave enough to go into the octagon, which is not for everyone. I'm a martial artist, a Jiu-Jitsu fighter, I learned it since my childhood.

Did Dana White say something to you after the fight?

I haven’t have time, because I went straight to do a MRI too know if there was something serious, but it was nothing. My flight was early in the morning. I talked to the people in my room and went straight to the airport.

When will you come back to UFC? What are the expectations?

I’ll wait for them, let’s see what they’ll say about it. I’ll go back to my trainings as fast as I can.

How do you face this comeback? Thales lost a battle after fighting for the belt and got fired… Do you worry about that too?

No, not at all. I think my fight was different.

Anderson may confront Chael Sonnen, who you submitted. What do you think about this fight?

He’s got a chance, he has good takedowns... He can take Anderson down and fight with him there. I’m not saying Anderson doesn’t have the tools to fight on his guard, but Chael is a high level athlete and has the chance to be the champion.