• UFC 130

Rashad to replace Silva in Rampage fight

ESPN staff
February 9, 2011
Rampage Jackson hurt Rashad Evans but ultimately lost the fight at UFC 114 © UFC
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Rashad Evans will replace Thiago Silva as Rampage Jackson's opponent at UFC 130, according to reports.

MMA Weekly claims Silva has had to pull out of the light-heavyweight clash with Jackson. The withdrawal means Rampage and Rashad can lock horns for a second time.

The pair have already fought once, with Evans taking a decision victory from a largely disappointing bout, although he was forced to hang on at one stage after being dropped by Jackson in the third round.

Evans had been scheduled to face Mauricio Shogun Rua for the UFC light-heavyweight title at UFC 128, but a knee ligament problem meant Jon Jones replaced him.

Now Evans and Jackson will get the chance to settle old scores, although neither camp has made official comment on the match-up.

UFC 130 is headlined by Frankie Edgar's rematch against Gray Maynard for the lightweight crown.

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