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August 28 2011 Last updated at 03:22 AM ET

Anderson Silva's Win Proves He's the Best, UFC Prez Says, So Now What?

By Ben Fowlkes
MMA Writer
RIO DE JANEIRO -- As far as UFC president Dana White is concerned, there hasn't been any doubt about where Anderson Silva stands for some time now. But after Saturday night's destruction of Yushin Okami at UFC 134, White said, it should no longer even be a question.

"One thing I want to make clear, and I've been saying this for a long time, this guy is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world," White said of Silva. "There's no debate. You're out of your mind if you don't think this guy is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. People will say, 'Oh, he needs to be challenged.' The [185-pound] division has a ton of great fighters. The reality is, this guy is so good, he makes it look like it's not."

Former foe Forrest Griffin had a more succinct way of putting it when discussing who Silva should face next: "I say he fights two guys."

Fighting in front of his countrymen for the first time in his UFC career, the middleweight champion easily dispatched Okami in the second round, and seemed as if he might have even been drawing the fight out to get it to last that long. From the opening minutes of the bout, Okami wasn't much more than target practice for Silva, who eventually dropped him with a punch combo and then finished the woozy challenger with a barrage of strikes on the ground.

For Silva, who had watched the first UFC event in Brazil in 1998, it was a dream come true, he said, and one that would have seemed improbable at best back in the days of the UFC's first foray into South America.

"At that time I practiced other martial arts," Silva said via an interpreter. "I didn't even consider doing mixed martial arts. It was awesome to be able to fight here in Brazil, in front of Brazilian people."

Of course, at this point every Silva fight concludes the same way, and that's with questions about when he might face UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre.

As is typical, Silva didn't do much more than make silly faces as potential opponents were mentioned at the post-fight press conference, saying once again that, ideally, he'd like to face his clone in his next fight.

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    Anderson Silva throws a kick atl Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Anderson Silva tries to control Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva throws a strike at Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva kicks Yushin Okami in the head at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva knees Yushin Okami right at the end of the first round at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Yushin Okami and Anderson Silva return to their corners after the first round at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Anderson Silva gets ready to attack Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Anderson Silva stalks Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Anderson Silva punches Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yushin Okami tries to clinch with Anderson Silva at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva drops Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva TKOs Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva TKOs Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva TKOs Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva defeats Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva celebrates his win over Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva celebrates his win over Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva takes a breather after his win over Yushin Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Forrest Griffin gets excited to fight Shogun Rua at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua rocks Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua pounds away at Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua pounds away at Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua knocks out Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua celebrates his win over Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Shogun Rua celebrates with his team after his win over Forrest Griffin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Forrest Griffin is checked on by the doctor at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Forrest Griffin returns to his locker room after his loss to Shogun Rua at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is announced to face Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Brendan Schaub lands an uppercut on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira exchanges punches with Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira exchanges punches with Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira knocks out Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira knocks out Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira celebrates his win over Brendan Schaub at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Brendan Schaub via first-round KO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a punch at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Arianny Celeste holds up the round sign during Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson kicks Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a punch at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a punch at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza and Ross Pearson exchange punches at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a spinning back kick at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a spinning back kick at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza listens to instructions between rounds at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson punches Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza throws a kick at Ross Pearson at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson punches Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson knees Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson hunts down Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson knees Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Ross Pearson loses a split decision to Edson Barboza at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza def. Ross Pearson via split decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Edson Barboza def. Ross Pearson via split decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov throws a punch at Luiz Cane at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov throws a punch at Luiz Cane at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov tries to finish Luiz Cane at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov stops Luiz Cane at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov celebrates his win over Luiz Cane at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov def. Luiz Cane via first-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Stanislav Nedkov def. Luiz Cane via first-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Thiago Tavares def. Spencer Fisher via second-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Thiago Tavares def. Spencer Fisher via second-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Thiago Tavares def. Spencer Fisher via second-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Thiago Tavares def. Spencer Fisher via second-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Thiago Tavares def. Spencer Fisher via second-round TKO at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares hunts down Dan Miller en route to a decision win at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Rousimar Palhares fights off his back against Dan Miller at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Rousimar Palhares drops Dan Miller with a head kick at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares pounds out Dan Miller at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares pounds out Dan Miller at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares stares at downed Dan Miller at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares celebrates prematurely at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares is told by referee Herb Dean that the fight was not stopped at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Rousimar Palhares exchange punches with Dan Miller at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Dan Miller shows the damage done by Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Raphael Assuncao (left) trades punches with Johnny Eduardo at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Raphael Assuncao tries to avoid a leglock by Johnny Eduardo at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Raphael Assuncao (left) trades punches with Johnny Eduardo at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Raphael Assuncao def. Johnny Eduardo by unanimous decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Paulo Thiago def. David Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Paulo Thiago tries to submit David Mitchell in the final seconds of their fight at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Paulo Thiago def. David Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Erick Silva drops Luis Ramos with a right hand at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Braz

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    Erick Silva chases after Luis Ramos at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Braz

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    Erick Silva shows his excitement with his first-round TKO over Luis Ramos at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Braz

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    Erick Silva celebrates his first-round TKO over Luis Ramos at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yuri Alcantara kicks Felipe Arantes via unanimous decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Felipe Arantes tries a leglock on Yuri Alcantara at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yuri Alcantara beats Felipe Arantes via unanimous decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Ian Loveland punches Yves Jabouin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Ian Loveland kicks/knees Yves Jabouin at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yves Jabouin punches Ian Loveland via split decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yves Jabouin kicks Ian Loveland at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yves Jabouin def. Ian Loveland via split decision at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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    Yushin Okami's family cheer for Okami at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    The Octagon Girls in attendance at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Inside the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Inside the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    The exterior of the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    Anderson Silva kicks Yushin Okami in the head at UFC 134 on Aug. 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Until the scientific community can make that dream a reality, however, it sounds like White has some other ideas.

"I think there's a couple other fights out there for him at 185 [pounds]," the UFC president said of Silva before admitting that both GSP and the middleweight champ are "getting into a position here where that fight's going to make sense."

If it does materialize soon, the biggest problem, according to White, might be finding the right venue to host the dream fight.

"I honestly believe, there's a couple more fights for Anderson and Georges, and if they both win, I honestly don't know if there's a stadium big enough for that fight."

As for Okami, his future is less certain. The loss against Silva tosses him back into the middle of the UFC's middleweight pack, but that doesn't mean White is ready to take back any of the praise he lavished on him in the lead-up to this bout.

"Yushin Okami -- I said it before the fight and I'll say it again after the fight -- he's one of the best 185-pound fighters in the world and he's the best fighter to come out of Japan," White said in response to a question about whether the UFC would keep Okami on the roster.

But once again, it was Griffin who put things in terms everyone could understand.

"There's a long list of guys who get beat up by Anderson," he said. "If you fire them all, you're not going to have anybody left."

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