The main fight at UFC 108 will feature Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Evans, known as “Suga” stands 5′11, and weighs 205lbs. Silva stands a couple inches taller, at 6′1, and weighs 205lbs as well.
Along with eight brothers, Evans was a high school wrestler, that later went on to help Niagara Community College, winning a Junior College Championship. He then went to Michigan State and competed in the 174lbs. class. Evans is 30 years old from Lansing Michigan. He is formerly a UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. During the Ultimate Fighter 2, Evans was the winner. A few of his best victories have come over Stephan Bonnar, Jason Lambert, Brad Imes, Sam Hoger, Michael Bisping Chuck Liddell and Forest Griffin. Eveans also fought Tito Ortiz to a draw. In UFC 98, Evans was knocked out by Lyoto Machida.
Evans Vs Silva Odds Can Be Found At Both BetUS and Bodog!
Thiago Silva is a Brazilian fighter that stands 6′1 and weighs 205lbs. Silva has won 14 of his 15 fights this season with his only loss coming to Lyoto Machida via a knockout. Silva made his debut in UFC 71 where he defeated James Irvin. Thiago is 27 years old and resides in Coconut Creek Florida.
In this primetime bout, Rashad Evans comes in as the big favorite, and in our opinion this is well deserved. At www.bodog.com, Evans is listed as a huge -225 favorite. It appears those are pretty big odds for the fighter. Unless you are certain that Evans will come away with the win, it may be wise to lay some money down on the underdog Thiago Silva and his +175 odds!
Rashad Evans Vs Thiago Silva Prediction : We think Rashad Evans will win this fight easily, probably by KO in the first two rounds!
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