Comments on: Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva set for UFC 108 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sun, 27 May 2012 01:50:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: MMApride19 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128704 MMApride19 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:43:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128704 <blockquote cite="comment-128543"> <strong><a href="#comment-128543" rel="nofollow">fanoftna33</a></strong>: A win over a 5 time ufc champion is a big win,Randy has faced way more top competition than Silva and Evans combined, As for Vera vs Silva I think with the attack style of Silve it would force Vera to really get in and fight, regardless of how good his chin is, Silva doest give people room to dance. I think that would be a great fight. </blockquote> I disagree, Randy is moving down from HW to LHW. He wont be considered a top contender for the LHW title yet. Well especially not in the same position as Rashad is. If Rashad were to beat Couture... You know what will happen.. On forums all over the internet there will be posts disrespecting Rashads win anyway - saying that he beat an OLD Couture. Whenever Couture loses its because he is old nowadays haha, and all the credit is taken away from the fighter who beat him. If Rashad were to lose against Couture... It would be even worse lol. He got beat by an OLD Couture... Rashad must be way over hyped... That fight would have made no sense at all for Rashad. Where as Thiago Silva makes alot of sense. Thiago is definetly a top LHW contender, he has proved himself IMO. Although i would like him face more top fighters. Thats where the test in Rashad comes in. IMO a win over Rashad should place Thiago Silva in line for the next title shot. If Rashad beats Thiago, i think that he should have a title shot. Of course, the Rampage vs Rashad fight would have been a far better deciding fight as to who gets the shot. But as it stands.. Silva vs Evans is perfect for that, going on there current standings in the UFC. Also, both of them both left to Machida in quite devastating fashion. This fight will be awesome i think. Really looking forward to it. Ill be rooting for Thiago Silva, i really like his style and his attitude. I want him to KO Rashad, although i dont think it will happen. I think it will go 3 Rounds actually. But we will see. Should be a great fight to watch. And shoud set up a title fight for the winner against the winner of Shogun and Machida.

fanoftna33: A win over a 5 time ufc champion is a big win,Randy has faced way more top competition than Silva and Evans combined,
As for Vera vs Silva I think with the attack style of Silve it would force Vera to really get in and fight, regardless of how good his chin is, Silva doest give people room to dance. I think that would be a great fight.

I disagree, Randy is moving down from HW to LHW. He wont be considered a top contender for the LHW title yet. Well especially not in the same position as Rashad is. If Rashad were to beat Couture… You know what will happen.. On forums all over the internet there will be posts disrespecting Rashads win anyway – saying that he beat an OLD Couture. Whenever Couture loses its because he is old nowadays haha, and all the credit is taken away from the fighter who beat him. If Rashad were to lose against Couture… It would be even worse lol. He got beat by an OLD Couture… Rashad must be way over hyped…

That fight would have made no sense at all for Rashad. Where as Thiago Silva makes alot of sense. Thiago is definetly a top LHW contender, he has proved himself IMO. Although i would like him face more top fighters. Thats where the test in Rashad comes in. IMO a win over Rashad should place Thiago Silva in line for the next title shot. If Rashad beats Thiago, i think that he should have a title shot. Of course, the Rampage vs Rashad fight would have been a far better deciding fight as to who gets the shot. But as it stands.. Silva vs Evans is perfect for that, going on there current standings in the UFC.

Also, both of them both left to Machida in quite devastating fashion. This fight will be awesome i think. Really looking forward to it. Ill be rooting for Thiago Silva, i really like his style and his attitude. I want him to KO Rashad, although i dont think it will happen. I think it will go 3 Rounds actually. But we will see. Should be a great fight to watch. And shoud set up a title fight for the winner against the winner of Shogun and Machida.

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]]> By: fanoftna33 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128543 fanoftna33 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:32:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128543 A win over a 5 time ufc champion is a big win, Randy has faced way more top competition than Silva and Evans combined, As for Vera vs Silva I think with the attack style of Silve it would force Vera to really get in and fight, regardless of how good his chin is, Silva doest give people room to dance. I think that would be a great fight. A win over a 5 time ufc champion is a big win, Randy has faced way more top competition than Silva and Evans combined,
As for Vera vs Silva I think with the attack style of Silve it would force Vera to really get in and fight, regardless of how good his chin is, Silva doest give people room to dance. I think that would be a great fight.

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]]> By: xtreme_machine http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128536 xtreme_machine Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:57:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128536 <blockquote cite="comment-128495"> <strong><a href="#comment-128495" rel="nofollow">fanoftna33</a></strong>: I dont think Thiago can take a punch from a guy that hits with Rashads power, I think if the ufc had switched around the Couture vs Vrea fight with this for Randy vs Rashad and Vera vs Silve we would see better fights, two good wrestlers fighting and two good strikers. </blockquote> i disagree what would a win for Rashad over Couture do for him? - Nothing and a Vera Silva fights would be a Decision because Vera would avoid all of his power punches

fanoftna33: I dont think Thiago can take a punch from a guy that hits with Rashads power, I think if the ufc had switched around the Couture vs Vrea fight with this for Randy vs Rashad and Vera vs Silve we would see better fights, two good wrestlers fighting and two good strikers.

i disagree

what would a win for Rashad over Couture do for him? – Nothing

and a Vera Silva fights would be a Decision because Vera would avoid all of his power punches

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]]> By: 27jride http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128527 27jride Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:16:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128527 Fanoftna33 I really like your idea! Fanoftna33 I really like your idea!

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]]> By: manny http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128515 manny Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:19:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128515 Have you noticed every time jardine figths someone win or loss, evans fight them next, or vice verza? Jardine fought lidell, then it was evans turn. Jardine fought Griffin, then it was Evans turn, Jardine fought Rampage, it was suposed to be evans next, now Jardine fought silva and now its Evans turn. Crazy! I know they wont fight each other cuz their friends and all. It reminds me of getting my a** kicked and then calling on my big bro to fight the perons whow kick my a** . LOL I'm going for Silva but not sure if he will be able to handle evans speed. If so, Silva by KO 3rd rd. Have you noticed every time jardine figths someone win or loss, evans fight them next, or vice verza? Jardine fought lidell, then it was evans turn. Jardine fought Griffin, then it was Evans turn, Jardine fought Rampage, it was suposed to be evans next, now Jardine fought silva and now its Evans turn. Crazy! I know they wont fight each other cuz their friends and all. It reminds me of getting my a** kicked and then calling on my big bro to fight the perons whow kick my a** . LOL

I’m going for Silva but not sure if he will be able to handle evans speed. If so, Silva by KO 3rd rd.

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]]> By: gy614x http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128502 gy614x Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:43:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128502 Silva KO rd 2. No doubt in my mind Silva KO rd 2. No doubt in my mind

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]]> By: edub http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128501 edub Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:38:03 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128501 OH and along with hoping* Rashad wins I think he will win. In devastating fashion too. Fan I think your right on too in saying that the fights switched wouldve been a lot more exciting. OH and along with hoping* Rashad wins I think he will win. In devastating fashion too.

Fan I think your right on too in saying that the fights switched wouldve been a lot more exciting.

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]]> By: Rich S. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128499 Rich S. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:35:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128499 Rashad has shattered my world on countless occasions.. For that, I can never bet against him again.. Rashad via UD.. Rashad has shattered my world on countless occasions..

For that, I can never bet against him again..

Rashad via UD..

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]]> By: edub http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128498 edub Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:34:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128498 I am hopping Rashad wins here and uses it to make a run at MW gold. He has talked about fighting Anderson before and with his size I think he could tare people up at 185. Hes probably still top three at lhw I just think he could be devastating at MW. Evans vs Henderson- now that has a good ring to it. I am hopping Rashad wins here and uses it to make a run at MW gold. He has talked about fighting Anderson before and with his size I think he could tare people up at 185. Hes probably still top three at lhw I just think he could be devastating at MW.

Evans vs Henderson- now that has a good ring to it.

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]]> By: 27jride http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128496 27jride Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:02:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128496 I am praying Silva KO's Rashad in absolutely devastating fashion; I'm talking medics and stretchers and all that! I doubt I'll get my way here so I'm looking at Rashad wet blanketing a decision like the way he fought Tito. BORING. I am praying Silva KO’s Rashad in absolutely devastating fashion; I’m talking medics and stretchers and all that!

I doubt I’ll get my way here so I’m looking at Rashad wet blanketing a decision like the way he fought Tito. BORING.

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]]> By: fanoftna33 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128495 fanoftna33 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:01:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128495 I dont think Thiago can take a punch from a guy that hits with Rashads power, I think if the ufc had switched around the Couture vs Vrea fight with this for Randy vs Rashad and Vera vs Silve we would see better fights, two good wrestlers fighting and two good strikers. I dont think Thiago can take a punch from a guy that hits with Rashads power, I think if the ufc had switched around the Couture vs Vrea fight with this for Randy vs Rashad and Vera vs Silve we would see better fights, two good wrestlers fighting and two good strikers.

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]]> By: nope http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128494 nope Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:56:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128494 techno viking...lol I like this fight a lot. techno viking…lol

I like this fight a lot.

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]]> By: Makington http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128488 Makington Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:14:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128488 I think Rashad can take this one. In my eyes, Thiago still has some proving to do. I know he's a good fighter, and top ten, but he hasn't gotten any big wins against big guys that made me say wow. He did beat Jardine, but Jardine is absolutely notorious for his inconsistency. His fights have never gone how they should have, he's basically a walking paradox. I think Rashad can take this one. In my eyes, Thiago still has some proving to do. I know he’s a good fighter, and top ten, but he hasn’t gotten any big wins against big guys that made me say wow. He did beat Jardine, but Jardine is absolutely notorious for his inconsistency. His fights have never gone how they should have, he’s basically a walking paradox.

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]]> By: xtreme_machine http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128486 xtreme_machine Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:45:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128486 I am going with silva on this one Rashad is going to move around and try to avoid thiago's power punch but eventually Thiago will catch him and KO just like his little Techno-Viking buddy I am going with silva on this one

Rashad is going to move around and try to avoid thiago’s power punch but eventually Thiago will catch him and KO

just like his little Techno-Viking buddy

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]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128482 Sergio Hernandez Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:29:43 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128482 "Frankly, at the risk of sounding like I’m trolling, I wonder if Rampage is ducking Rashad." I don't think that's what it is at all. This is the guy who stepped in the cage with Wandy after being brutally KOed by him twice in Japan. This is the guy who took a fight with Jardine, who is notorious for giving elite fighters fits, while injured. Rampage seems to wear his heart on his sleeve and is probably genuinely hurt by what he considers disrespect from Dana and the UFC. He also seems very small picture and doesn't seem to plan long-term. “Frankly, at the risk of sounding like I’m trolling, I wonder if Rampage is ducking Rashad.”

I don’t think that’s what it is at all. This is the guy who stepped in the cage with Wandy after being brutally KOed by him twice in Japan. This is the guy who took a fight with Jardine, who is notorious for giving elite fighters fits, while injured.

Rampage seems to wear his heart on his sleeve and is probably genuinely hurt by what he considers disrespect from Dana and the UFC. He also seems very small picture and doesn’t seem to plan long-term.

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]]> By: Angry Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128480 Angry Mike Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:18:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128480 I think this will be a better fight than Rashad v. Rampage. Imo, Rampage hasn't been the same since his split with Jaunito. Frankly, at the risk of sounding like I'm trolling, I wonder if Rampage is ducking Rashad. I think this will be a better fight than Rashad v. Rampage. Imo, Rampage hasn’t been the same since his split with Jaunito. Frankly, at the risk of sounding like I’m trolling, I wonder if Rampage is ducking Rashad.

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]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128479 Sergio Hernandez Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:18:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128479 This is a really good undercard bout to Silva/Vitor's headlining fight. I'm still pretty pissed we won't see Evans/Rampage, though. At least, not any time soon... This is a really good undercard bout to Silva/Vitor’s headlining fight.

I’m still pretty pissed we won’t see Evans/Rampage, though. At least, not any time soon…

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]]> By: fanoftna33 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/10/02/rashad-evans-vs-thiago-silva-set-for-ufc-108/comment-page-1/#comment-128478 fanoftna33 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:17:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=17699#comment-128478 Rashad will ko this guy in about two minutes. Thiago offers absoultyl no problems for Evans. Rashad will ko this guy in about two minutes. Thiago offers absoultyl no problems for Evans.

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