Anderson's Manager: Silva fights Yushin Okami after July 19 fight |
| Posted By |
Message |
MMAcca
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 176-94
Season: 46-24 (#607)
Location: North East of England
|
After making his light heavyweight debut against James Irvin at next week's UFC Fight Night 14 event, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (21-4 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will return to 185 pounds to defend his title against top contender Yushin Okami (22-4 MMA, 6-1 UFC).
Ed Soares, Silva's manager, confirmed the plans while a guest on today's edition of TAGG Radio (taggradio.com), the official radio partner of MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
However, Soares said that a date for the Silva-Okami fight won't be determined until after the July 19 fight with Irvin.
LINK
|
|
Post #1 7/10/08 1:55:12PM
|
|
|
Have it!!!
Career record: 136-71
Season: 43-27 (#735)
Location: Newcastle, UK
|
I hope he wrecks Irvin quick and fights on the Birmingham card in October.
_______________________________________
"There is not a sports drink formulated by any scientist that will hydrate you more than your own urine. When it comes to fight time, the day of my fight I don't eat a single thing — all I do is drink my own urine until I defecate pure urine. That's how I know that my digestive system is completely empty."
Myspace
|
|
Post #2 7/10/08 2:03:41PM
|
xxdeadpoolxx
MMA Regular
Career record: 162-88
Season: 42-28 (#777)
Location:
|
I'd of rathje rseen Cote get the shot
|
|
Post #3 7/10/08 2:37:39PM
|
The Axe Kick Murderer
| 1 |  |  |
1 |
Career record: 159-78
Season: 51-19 (#39)
Location: who's asking?
|
Posted by Aaronno9
I hope he wrecks Irvin quick and fights on the Birmingham card in October.
Dana actually said Silva was looking to fight Okami at UFC 88, which IMO is better, the closer the better if you ask me. But would be great too, especially since that card is lacking a solid main-event.
_______________________________________
"Failure is not Falling down,
But refusing to get Up"
The Few, The Proud, The MMA Army...Pm if interested in Joining!
|
|
Post #4 7/10/08 3:15:32PM
|
MMA Sensei
| 1 |  | |
1 |
Career record: 121-59
Season: 55-15 (#42)
Location: Massachusetts
|
I agree, this would look good at UFC 88. It's turning out to look like an awesome card just needs a good main event. Chuck and Rashad is an ok co-main event, but not a good main event in itself. Plus you know I'm just not a big Chuck fan. Mostly I'm looking forward to seeing Rousimar Palhares and Yoshiyuki Yoshida again.
|
|
Post #5 7/10/08 3:23:35PM
|
gsquat
MMA Sensei
Career record: 121-77
Season: 47-23 (#266)
Location: TC, MI
|
I hope Okami pulls off the upset... but he's got nothing on Silva. I'll route for the underdog though.
|
|
Post #6 7/10/08 3:23:48PM
|
Boo_Radley21
MMA Sensei
Career record: 137-92
Season: 44-25 (#1016)
Location:
|
I haven't read the article yet but what happened to Cote?
|
|
Post #7 7/10/08 4:55:22PM
|
thepunisher
In Full Mount
| 1 |  | |
1 |
Career record: 189-115
Season: 24-16 (#4978)
Location: Canada
|
poor okami
|
|
Post #8 7/10/08 5:01:29PM
|
Have it!!!
Career record: 136-71
Season: 43-27 (#735)
Location: Newcastle, UK
|
Posted by Boo_Radley21
I haven't read the article yet but what happened to Cote?
Id assume cote gets the next shot. Okami has been in line for the shot for a while now.
_______________________________________
"There is not a sports drink formulated by any scientist that will hydrate you more than your own urine. When it comes to fight time, the day of my fight I don't eat a single thing — all I do is drink my own urine until I defecate pure urine. That's how I know that my digestive system is completely empty."
Myspace
|
|
Post #9 7/10/08 6:11:18PM
|
teddythetuna
Standup Guy
Career record: 174-108
Season: 39-17 (#813)
Location: Canada
|
I hope cote still gets his shot but im glad Okami is getting his cause he IS the #1 contender. Silva rnd 2 ko
|
|
Post #10 7/10/08 7:11:28PM
|
wrona666
In Full Mount
Career record: 169-90
Season: 41-29 (#2118)
Location: Atascadero, California
|
Cote is not ready for Silva anyway.....I think Okami would be a much better fight, probably less exciting, but a better fight.....
|
|
Post #11 7/10/08 7:13:32PM
|
|
