Erick Silva vs. Mike Rhodes added to UFC Fight Night 58

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Guilherme Cruz said:
Erick Silva returns at UFC Fight Night 58 against Mike Rhodes
Out of action since May, Erick Silva will be back to the Octagon in December. The UFC announced on Tuesday that the Brazilian welterweight will take on Mike Rhodes at UFC Fight Night 58 in Barueri, Brazil, on Dec. 20.
Silva (16-5, 1 no-contest) continues his quest for consistency in the UFC after suffering a TKO loss in an epic brawl with Matt Brown in May. The former Jungle Fight champion went 4-3 in his previous seven bouts inside the Octagon, winning all of his UFC fights inside the first round.
Rhodes (6-3), a former RFA welterweight champion, has yet to win a bout in the UFC. The Roufusport MMA Academy fighter, who signed with the promotion after winning six of seven fights, suffered back-to-back losses to George Sullivan and Robert Whittaker in the UFC.
Lyoto Machida vs. C.B. Dollaway headlines the fight card at Barueri’s Jose Correa Gymnasium on Dec. 20. In the co-main event, former champion Renan Barao meets Mitch Gagnon.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spud
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Absolutely horrendous matchmaking. Rhodes was a legit prospect coming into the UFC but at 6-1 he needed time to develop, yet every fight he's getting a more difficult opponent.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: callithowyouseeit
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

There's probably more upside to building Silva up. Dude could be a star if he just put the pieces together. He's currently one of the biggest underachievers in the sport.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:52 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Sucks that Erick Silva is really a lot older than he looks. If he was actually in his early 20's it'd be insane what his future would be like

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Erick Silva vs anybody is a win win.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spud
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

callithowyouseeit said:
There's probably more upside to building Silva up. Dude could be a star if he just put the pieces together. He's currently one of the biggest underachievers in the sport.
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I really don't see much upside to building Silva up. He's got fairly clear limitations, and at 30 years old & nearing his 10th year as a pro, it's unlikely that he's able to develop enough to become a legit contender.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Spud said:
I really don't see much upside to building Silva up. He's got fairly clear limitations, and at 30 years old & nearing his 10th year as a pro, it's unlikely that he's able to develop enough to become a legit contender.
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If Mark Hunt can do it, anyone can!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: NYR30
Date: October 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Poor Rhodes. Loses his first 2 UFC fights and gets an even harder fight against an explosive Brazilian in Brazil. He's a sacrificial lamb here.
This continues the pattern Silva has been in lately. Tough fight - winnable fight - tough fight - winnable fight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: FlipMMA
Date: October 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Rhodes gets subbed inside the first 2 minutes.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: magnuml
Date: October 21, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Don't see Rhodes winning this one but I guess anything can happen.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013
Date: October 21, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Well it's not as bad as Silva/Sato was

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: October 21, 2014 at 10:40 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

JonnyRico said:
If Mark Hunt can do it, anyone can!
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f--- this statement couldn't have been better timed lol

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: callithowyouseeit
Date: October 21, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Spud said:
I really don't see much upside to building Silva up. He's got fairly clear limitations, and at 30 years old & nearing his 10th year as a pro, it's unlikely that he's able to develop enough to become a legit contender.
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Not much upside? He's good looking and a lot of fun to watch......fight..... wow that sounded super ghey.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: thedoop
Date: October 22, 2014 at 08:01 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

he's gonna ruin Rhodes

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: October 22, 2014 at 08:51 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

Huh, in Brazil? Better make sure Rhodes has a pulse before he steps in the cage. Biggest question is.....Is Silva still going to be called a prospect before/after this fight?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013
Date: October 22, 2014 at 09:59 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/erick-silva-vs-mike-rhodes-added-to-ufc-fight-night-58.64342/

MoJoJo said:
Huh, in Brazil? Better make sure Rhodes has a pulse before he steps in the cage. Biggest question is.....Is Silva still going to be called a prospect before/after this fight?
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And he will be favored in his next fight against a top 10
I really wish they didn't mishandle his career so much. He's really talented and probably could have been a contender if he wasn't rushed, and then rushed back into big fights after Fitch exposed some big holes in his game