Thiago Silva vs. Rashad Evans Possible in May

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Thiago Silva (12-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) could face fellow undefeated UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans (11-0-1 MMA, 6-0-1 UFC) at a May 24 event, according to a series of recent reports.

MMAjunkie.com (http://www.mmajunkie.com) was unable to reach Silva’s camp for comment, and a respresentive from Evans’ camp told us that he couldn’t confirm the rumored bout at this time.

The May 24 fight date surfaced only recently and would likely be dubbed UFC 85. (For the latest rumored fights cards — and there have been a number of additions lately — check out the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.)

If the Silva-Evans fight does take place, it could thrust the winner into near-immediate title contention. Current 205-pound champ Quinton Jackson and contender Forrest Griffin — who will appear as coaches on the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” — will meet after the show’s conclusion, likely in the main event of a June or July event.

Silva most recently fought at UFC 78 and posted a dominating and impressive TKO of Houston Alexander. That victory came after back-to-back knockouts of Tomasz Drwal and James Irvin (due to a knee injury).

After a draw with Tito Ortiz at UFC 73, Evans headlined UFC 78 vs. Michael Bisping in the first-ever battle of winners from “The Ultimate Fighter.” Evans eeked out a split-decision victory and avoided a loss for the 12th time in 12 career fights. He’s now 6-0-1 in his UFC career.

According to a report from The Fight Network, the May 24 event could also feature a title fight between Sean Sherk, who was recently stripped of the lightweight belt, and the winner of B.J. Penn vs. Joe Stevenson fight, which awards the winner the vacant title next week at UFC 80.

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[NWOWolfpack]

I think Silva will work him but this will be a great test to see if he can adapt his game plan. Thx for news!!

[TheBrokenVow]

If Rashad fights like the Rashad that beat almost anyone he will take down Silva and beat him with his wrestling... if he dances around tentatively and tries to strike he will lose.

[broncofan]

Thanks for the link. I'll take Silva.