Forrest Griffin News
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March 29, 2009
Forrest vs. Silva Likely for UFC 101
Forrest Griffin and Thiago Silva are slated for the main card of UFC 101 in Philadelphia, sources close to the fight said. Griffin will return to the Octagon in August in his first fight since his loss to Rashad Evans in December 2008. Silva is also coming off of a loss, the first of his career, to Lyoto Machida in January. Silva has always been seen as a dangerous competitor in the Octagon, but a few mistakes led to his knockout loss to Machida.
The fight between Griffin and Silva will serve as a main-card fight under the main event pitting lightweight champion B.J. Penn against #1 contender Kenny Florian. The event will also mark the UFC's first trip to Philadelphia after the state of Pennsylvania ratified to allow MMA in the state in February.
Source: MMA Weekly
