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Oddsbot
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05.09.2012 | 6:33 PM ET

This is the official discussion thread for Rua vs. Silva. Let's see what you've got.

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foley4ever87
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05.09.2012 | 6:33 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  Decision

This is Rua's chance for a redemption comeback after two losses I think he'll take it to Silva.

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brad
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05.09.2012 | 7:21 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2

Taking Shogun for sure. It would be a heart-breaker if he loses.
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05.09.2012 | 7:35 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2


thiago silva is tough as **** but i think shoguns knocks him out
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05.09.2012 | 7:52 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2

Regardless who wins, i dont think its gonna go to decision.

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05.09.2012 | 8:00 PM ET

Shogun by muay thai clinic.

it's MMAath brah





Shogun>Machida>Thiago 

jk I don't believe in MMAth, but yeah, Shogun via TKO.

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05.09.2012 | 9:20 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 1

It could be another great fight but I see Shogun getting the KO in the 1st

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sally209
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05.09.2012 | 9:23 PM ET

I think Thiago is going to come out and try to bang havent made my decision yet but i think its a 2nd round tko

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Bill Burgess
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05.09.2012 | 11:10 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2

The UFC gave Shogun the Thiago Silva fight because it's believed that Shogun will win and start to build a case for a rematch.  But defeating Silva, admittedly an extremely good fighter, will give Shogun minimum bounce on his resume.

In order to qualify for a rematch, Shogun needs to defeat a top name, like Lyototo Machida, Rashad Evans, Rampage Jackson or Dan Henderson.

The UFC has lots of very excellent fighters.  But to earn a title shot, you need to defeat the upper echelon, the top tier guys.  It will no longer be enough to beat Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Tito Ortiz, Phil Davis, Little Nog, Rich Franklin, Vladimir Matyushenko or Ryan Bader.  The top end keeps getting qualitively tougher and tougher.  

Thiago Silva will not help Shogun build his case.  

* Edited at 05.09.2012, 11:24 PM ET *

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05.09.2012 | 11:15 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2

@bill, I agree with what you said except for Rampage being a top four opponent. Actually, I'm not even sure that he is still with the UFC.

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05.09.2012 | 11:26 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 1

Shogun via sleepy go night night punch to the face! 

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05.10.2012 | 12:02 AM ET

Jaffa gonna get himself in trouble with his neighbor for that comment, lol

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MQuestionable
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05.10.2012 | 2:02 AM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 1

I'm feeling good about Shogun here.
WishIsHere
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05.10.2012 | 2:44 AM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2

Shogun by finally being motivated again. With the loss to Henderson, getting back with Dida (trainer in Machida fights) and getting a new management team I feel he's finally back into the game mentally (especially with how the Henderson fight ended)

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05.31.2012 | 10:19 AM ET

Prediction: Silva  |  Decision

Yes.

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thiagosilva9794
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05.31.2012 | 10:22 AM ET

Prediction: Silva  |  Decision

Very harsh on Thiago btw, Loses to Gustaffson in his return fight over a year out and gets Shogun? Come on.

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05.31.2012 | 10:23 AM ET

Prediction: Silva  |  Decision

I hate this fight. I want to see Thiago Silva do his signature throat slash!!! Why they feeding him to the wolves. 

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SoccerKick
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05.31.2012 | 10:24 AM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 1

Shogun doesn't do too well with long layoffs this could set up for a Thiago Silva upset

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thiagosilva9794
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05.31.2012 | 10:29 AM ET

Prediction: Silva  |  Decision

@soccerkick .. Hopefully. 

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05.31.2012 | 10:30 AM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  Decision


I like Thiago alot, dude is intense as they come...that being said, I think although Shogun is extremely overrated by a lot of people for some reason, he still takes it.
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05.31.2012 | 2:10 PM ET

Prediction: Rua  |  KO/TKO  |  Round 2


This will be a stand up battle for sure!! I think it will be an exciting fight!

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