Demian Maia needs a win in the worst kind of way, but he’s trying to not let the pressure of a big homecoming get to him. Maia grew up not far from where he’ll fight on Saturday night when the UFC returns to his native Brazil for the TUF Brazil 3 Finale in Sao Paulo. But he’s trying to treat the fight like a normal trip on the road as much as he can, just like if he was traveling to Las Vegas.
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Homecoming pressure under control, Demian Maia tackles gas tank – MMA Junkie