Anderson Silva will defend the Ultimate middleweight belt against Chael Sonnen at UFC-117 on August 7th, if the Brazilian wins, the ‘Spider’s’ next opponent should be Vitor belfort, however, another fighter gains strength with Dana White, president of the organization.
the japanese Yushin Okami, who faces the tough Filipino Mark Munõz at UFC on Versus, this Sunday, was the last man to defeat Anderson and could have the long-awaited chance to challenge the Brazilian athlete's belt.
“I think it's time for this guy to have a chance (to fight) for the title, he's been here a long time,” said Dana White at the conference leading up to UFC on Versus.
The first duel between Anderson Silva e Yushin Okami it happened in 2006, at Rumble on the Rock 8, and the Japanese beat the Brazilian by disqualification for an illegal blow in the first round.
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