10.07.2008 Anderson Silva vs Okami: confirmedBout so far without set date
Ever since UFC 82, when Anderson Silva submitted Dan Henderson, and Yushin Okami knocked Evan Tanner out, the bout between the champion and challenger number 1 in the middleweight category has been on the drawing boards. Finally the mystery is over, and Ed Soares, the Brazilian's representative, yesterday confirmed the bout with the Japanese fighter will take place.
The new was announced by Tagg Radio, however, the date shall only confirmed after UFN 14, when the “Spider” will face light heavyweight James Irvin, since there is possibility of injury.
If all goes well and Anderson doesn’t get hurt, the two are expected to face off at UFC 88, on September 6th, in Atlanta. Stay tuned to GRACIEMAG.com for further information and to find out the date of the Brazilian's fifth title defense.
"[Silva] doesn't want to make a run at the (light-heavyweight) championship because his friend Lyoto is in the line for it. He doesn't want to fight Lyoto, and Lyoto doesn't want to fight him. We'll take it one step at a time. But what he's looking forward to fighting the best in the world and creating events. At this point in his career, he wants every fight to be an event. The 205-pound division could provide that with superstars such as Chuck Liddell, Quinton Jackson and Griffin providing interesting and marketable fights with Silva. As the (middleweight) contenders come up, he's still going to defend the belt," Soares said, as quoted by MMAJunkie.
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