Belfort could fight Anderson Silva for title

Vitor Belfort could be set for a fight against middleweight title champion Anderson Silva, according to UFC president Dana White.

White admitted he is considering booking the former UFC star for a fight against Silva.

“If his head is right, he’s a dangerous, dangerous guy,” White told MMA Fanhouse. “I think that would be a great a match-up.”

Belfort is currently set to face Jorge Santiago at “Affliction: Trilogy” on August 1.

“I just feel like I need to challenge this guy,” White said. “That’s the reason that I put this fight together with Forrest [Griffin]. Forrest is going to make him fight.

“I know [Silva] wants to stay at 185 pounds. So while he’s fighting Forrest, I’m working right now on some other 185-pounders.”

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