Wanderlei Silva’s next opponent could be Thiago Silva

[Texasboyballin]

After turning down a potential proposed light heavyweight bout vs. Brandon Vera at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19, attention has turned to Wanderlei Silva’s next fight, which could take place in the fall.

According to the June 23 print edition of the Wrestling Observer, Silva’s likely next opponent is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Thiago Silva. The bout could take place in October despite the fact that Wanderlei Silva has reportedly asked not to be scheduled to fight again until December.

The Observer indicated that Wanderlei Silva was given a choice of facing either Thiago Silva or Lyoto Machida. A specific reason for while Thiago Silva is considered the more likely option than Machida was not given, although Dave Meltzer indicated that the UFC is having trouble finding willing opponents for Machida.

Silva returned to the UFC this past December following a nine-year stint in PRIDE. The fighter affectionately known as “The Axe Murderer” lost his re-debut at UFC 79, dropping a unanimous decision to Chuck Liddell. Silva bounced back with a win at UFC 84 in May, needing just 36 seconds to knock out Keith Jardine.

Thiago Silva is 4-0 since entering the UFC and holds notable wins over James Irvin, Tomasz Drwal, and Houston Alexander. He most recently fought at UFC 84 in May, where he submitted Antonio Mendes in the first round via punches.

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Wandy vs. Thiago Silva ???

[Severn]

It'll be a war. Two ex-Chute Boxe guys going at it hard. I wish he took on Machida tho'. I'd like to see what Machida would do under that type of pressure.

[Dr. MMA]

I think Shogun might end up taking the fight with Machida

[The Sundance Kid]

WAR WANDY.

But Yea, I was wanting Wandy to fight Lyoto as well.

But Shogun Vs. Lyoto would do.

[krayven]

and if the Shogun from the Rampage fight and the GP shows up Machida has more than a handful to deal with because that guy is RELENTLESS.

Thiago would likely get battered here Wandy's a bit more aggressive than he's used to. Granted Houston chokeslammed Thiago and rushed him. Wandy knows what to do on the ground, and although Thiago's mount is really good, Wandy can't be held in it I don't think. .. I like Thiago a lot but he would need a flukey circumstance to win this.

[ILJO]

Originally Posted by Dr. MMA

I think Shogun might end up taking the fight with Machida

is this just wishful thinking or have you actually heard this somewhere?

[Qball1974]

I hate waiting for fights!

[hunterkiller]

I haven't seen a fight where I was a big fan of one and despised the other this much since Tito and Chuck. I hope Wandy DESTROYS T. Silva and then mocks him in the middle of the cage. Is it bad sportsmanship to spit on your opponent? Just checking.

[Diegonightmare]

Originally Posted by thecoylewis

I haven't seen a fight where I was a big fan of one and despised the other this much since Tito and Chuck. I hope Wandy DESTROYS T. Silva and then mocks him in the middle of the ring. Is it bad sportsmanship to spit on your opponent? Just checking.

Why dude?

And, when the Hughes-Serra fight happens, I suspect you'll feel even more strongly there

[dbader08]

Wandy will pretty much destroy Thiago. Thiago is a brawler, and the last person you want to brawl with is wandy. Wandy by KO 1st rd.