[bears9]

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 (UFC News & Rumors - MMA News - UFC Fighters - UFC Event Recaps and Previews - 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.

Reports: Thiago Silva vs. Rashad Evans Possible in May

[EmpireWF]

Damn the UFC's light heavyweight division is stock full of top talent. Rashad Evans had one hell of a 2007 and I wouldn't be shocked if he challenges for the title before the year is out.

Silva is no throw over though, his last seven fights have all ended with him winning via KO or TKO. His muay thai is great and he's a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu.

It should be a great fight but right now, I'd be picking Silva.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Damn the UFC's light heavyweight division is stock full of top talent. Rashad Evans had one hell of a 2007 and I wouldn't be shocked if he challenges for the title before the year is out.

Silva is no throw over though, his last seven fights have all ended with him winning via KO or TKO. His muay thai is great and he's a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu.

It should be a great fight but right now, I'd be picking Silva.

Agreed, I could see like seven fighters who could challenge for a belt right now.

[EmpireWF]

Just off the top of my head...

Challenging Quinton Jackson first will be Forrest Griffin.

Then you have Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, Lyoto Machida, Keith Jardine and Shogun Rua. And I'm sure I'm forgetting a few more.

[bears9]

I would even throw in Houston Alexander and maybe Sokoudjo as well.