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Demian Maia has been diagnosed with bone infection in his right clavicle

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(Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

(Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

After losing two in a row, UFC welterweight Demian Maia won his latest against Alexander Yakovlev at the TUF Brazil 3 Finale. Unfortunately he is now fighting a bone infection in his right clavicle.

Demian Maia has been diagnosed with bone infection in his right clavicle

The infection was announced on FOX Sports 1’s UFC Tonight and there is no timetable for his return.

Maia (19-6) made the drop to welterweight at UFC 148 and it kicked off with a bang, as he finished Dong Hyun Kim via TKO. He then went on to win his next two against Rick Story and Jon Fitch.

By definition the causes of a clavicle infection are as follows: OsteomyelitisMyositisCervical rib and Skin wounds around the clavicle.

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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