A middleweight bout between former Strikeforce champion Ronaldo (Jacare) Souza and Yushin Okami is in the works, according to UFC president Dana White.
The fight contract has not been officially signed and a date for the discussed bout has yet to be determined.
Dana says Okami vs Jacare may be next for both guys.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Souza (18-3, 1 NC) is coming off a dominant performance in his UFC debut on May 18 in his native Brazil as he chocked Chris Camozzi unconscious with an arm-triangle in less than four minutes. The win was his fourth straight, ninth in his last ten fights, and earned him a Submission of the Night bonus.
Okami (29-7) is riding a three-fight win streak and looking to get himself back in title contention. The longtime UFC veteran is coming off a split decision win over former Bellator champion Hector Lombard at UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann on March 3.
SILVA VS. JONES SUPER-FIGHT POSSIBLE FOR 2013
White told CBS’ Atlanta affiliate that a super-fight between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones could potentially take place sometime this year.
“Silva has a fight coming up on July 6, he’s fighting Chris Weidman. Many people think this is a very serious threat to his record and his title and everything else. But if he gets past this test with Weidman, we could see this (Jones) super-fight this year,” White said.
Silva has his fight with Weidman and Jones is currently recovering from a broken toe he suffered in his UFC 159 TKO win over Chael Sonnen. White told reporters in Las Vegas Thursday that Jones told him he’s feeling well, but there is still ligament damage to the toe.
Jones could be out as little as six weeks or as long as six months.
DANA WHITE SCRUM NOTES
Showdown Joe is in Las Vegas for UFC 160 and was on hand Thursday for a Dana White scrum following a pre-fight press conference. The UFC president revealed some news and notes from the world of MMA.
Dana said he spoke with GSP – but Georges said he will call him back tonight. Hendricks bout will take place in fall.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said Barnett deal was done after Josh shopped around. Same issue with Rampage and Kongo right now.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said the UFC Code of Conduct will only be getting worse for the fighters.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana says the ten fight deal with Anderson Silva is done.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana just stated he has four options for UFC on Fox 1 main event. Will be announced next week.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said UFC has secured TV deal in Mexico. Note: this could be real big considering the market.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said Roy’s fight is the last of his deal and term. Big Country declined extension. Dana then said “Roy is the smartest guy in world”.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said Dan Hardy is now getting the second doctors opinion for his Wolf Heart.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said he has yet to speak to Gilbert Melendez since his loss to Ben Henderson.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana saying new ufc glove will be similar to the Shooto glove.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
Dana said that Connor MacGregor will be built up slowly and not be thrown to the wolves.
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
On Nick Diaz the promoter: “welcome to the losing fight business.”
— Joe Ferraro (@ShowdownJoe) May 23, 2013
