Mauricio Rua Says Bring On Anderson Silva

[Mr. C]

Unanimous decision for Jackson or Evans. After seeing Jackson's most recent fight with Keith Jardine and Evans' most recent fight with Thiago Silva, I highly doubt either one will knock the other out, but it should be a good fight.

Assuming Anderson Silva defeats Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 in August and Mauricio Rua defeats the winner of Jackson/Evans (UFC 119 in Sepetember maybe), they can still do Silva vs. Shogun for the Light Heavyweight Championship early next year.

[alvarado52]

Originally Posted by Rated R Classic Unanimous decision for Jackson or Evans. After seeing Jackson's most recent fight with Keith Jardine and Evans' most recent fight with Thiago Silva, I highly doubt either one will knock the other out, but it should be a good fight. Assuming Anderson Silva defeats Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 in August and Mauricio Rua defeats the winner of Jackson/Evans (UFC 119 in Sepetember maybe), they can still do Silva vs. Shogun for the Light Heavyweight Championship early next year.

as cool as it would be to see Silva/Shogun, i'd still much rather see Silva/GSP.

[Mr. C]

Originally Posted by alvarado52 as cool as it would be to see Silva/Shogun, i'd still much rather see Silva/GSP.

Silva is 3-4 inches taller, dangerous on the ground, and the best fighter in the world. No one matches the style of Silva enough to defend it, but chances are that it would go to a unanimous decision, and if GSP got him to the ground, it wouldn't stay there long. GSP would lose.

Shogun has the ability to take Silva down and shouldn't be taken lightly versus anyone. Silva's striking is better, but Shogun isn't a slouch in that department either. It would be a close match. I don't think it would be a blowout on either side, just that Silva would edge the win.