Thiago Silva wants Rashad: “I’m ready”

By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Josh Hedges

The knock out over Keith Jardine on UFC 102 made Thiago Silva satisfied, but he wants more. With one more victory by knock out on his record, the American Top Team product doesn’t think about resting on 2009. Looking for another fight, Thiago wants to take advantage of Quinton “Rampage“Jackson’s retirement.

“If doesn’t happens the fight between Rashad (Evans) and Rampage, that would be good for me. I want to fight with top athletes and I’m ready. Alex (Davis) is managing the stuff, trying to make this fight happen“, revealed Thiago, talking with TATAME.com. The rumors about the possibility came after the Rashad’s interview to FanHouse, saying that Thiago was a great fighter and that he’d like the face him. Agreeing with the American, Thiago believes that their styles makes a good match up.

“It would be a show, a very movement fight. We’re two aggressive fighters, it’ll be a good fight, the game matches… I want to fight with the bests and show my work to be close to a title shot“, said the Brazilian, agreeing with the former champion. "Thiago Silva is a good fighter, I'd like to fight him and I think he wants to fight me. I think I match up really well with Thiago Silva," Evans said. "He's a great striker, and I love his focus. He's going to be a challenge, and that's the kind of fight I want".