UFC 108 Odds

UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Date: January 2, 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Brazilian knockout artist Thiago Silva will now headline UFC 108. It was reported earlier, Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira was forced to pull out of his fight with Cain Velasquez due to a severe injury to his left elbow.

Rashad Evans is trying to get the UFC light heavyweight title back, The former UFC light heavyweight champion has notched wins over some big names in the division, including knockout victories over Chuck Liddell and then-champion Forrest Griffin. The former Michigan State University wrestler has won 18 of his 20 pro fights, including a draw against former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. A skilled grappler that has tremendous knockout power, Evans will need all of his well-rounded abilities when he takes on Thiago Silva, the man who knocked out his teammate and training partner Keith Jardine.

Thiago Silva, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt that can get the knockout as easy as the tap out, he has won 14 of his first 15 pro fights. His 95 second KO victory over Jardine at UFC 102 was his fifth win in the UFC, with four coming via KO/TKO and one by submission. The 26-year-old has put away his opponents within two rounds in all of his UFC wins and he looks to throw his name in the UFC title contention hat with a win over former world titleholder Rashad Evans.

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