Reports: Thiago Silva out, Rashad vs. Rampage II possible at UFC 130
It appears that while Quinton Rampage Jackson won’t get a title shot, he will get a second fight against a…
It appears that while Quinton Rampage Jackson won’t get a title shot, he will get a second fight against a former champion.
Sources have indicated to MMAWeekly.com on Wednesday that Thiago Silva has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming fight at UFC 130, and will be replaced by former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans.
Neither Evan’s co-manager Malki Kawa or Jackson’s representatives could be reached for comment, but sources close to the bout confirmed that it will be Evans that steps into the UFC 130 fight.
MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with multiple sources close to the event that Thiago Silva’s participation in a fight with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 130 is in jeopardy, despite the fighter’s insistence that all is well on the home front.
However, multiple sources confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that preliminary discussions with Rashad Evans to replace Silva are underway, though it’s far too early to consider the rematch a done deal.
Of significant potential interest, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has yet to release the drug screens from the night of Silva’s most recent fight, a UFC 125 win over Brandon Vera that took place Jan. 1 in Las Vegas.