Thiago vs Evans a Big Possibility

Thiago Silva was recently called out by Rashad Evans as a possible opponent to replace Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in there Dececmber fight at UFC 107.

“I think I matchup really well with Thiago Silva. He’s a great striker, and I love his focus. He’s going to be a challenge, and that’s the kind of fight I want.”

Originally he was offered a fight with Randy Couture but declined as he felt it was a step down for him.

“That was a matchup that I didn’t think was good for me,” Evans recently told MMAFanHouse. “He’s 46 years old and coming off back-to-back losses as a heavyweight, and I feel like beating him wouldn’t move me up the rankings as a light heavyweight. Plus, I would have had to take that fight on short notice, in England, and it felt like I’m being punished because Rampage took a movie.

It all seems to be working out for Randy Couture as the UFC was able to lock in Couture vs Vera for UFC 105 instead which was lacking a main event fight.

Another plus to this who situation working out for the best is Thiago Silva was fast to respond that he is ready to fight anyone including Rashad Evans right now.

"Rashad is a former champion and a top-level fighter," Silva said. "I would love the opportunity to demonstrate that my skills are on that same level."

"I don't know what the UFC will want from me next, but I am already back training," Silva said. "I will be ready when they call."

A fight between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva would be sick. I wouldn;t even know who has faster hands but I think Rashad's feet work is going to be a factor.

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