Where are all the people who have continued to cry because ANderson is ducking so and so. You know, those same ones who cried when Anderson said Chael didn't deserve another shot. And they said he was ducking Sonnen. Where are all you fools? Come in an complain some more.
Rashad actually has a real shot at beating Silva so I'll be pulling for him on Saturday night against Nog. Nothing against Nog of course but that match up would make bank for the UFC.
Don't get me wrong. I still think Silva is the favorite. He is the best fighter in the world. I was more surprised at how many people give Rashad no chance at all. It doesn't make sense. Not only have we seen much larger upsets, but Rashads wrestling is very good and I don't understand why people don't recognize what a bad thing that could be for Silva.
I think Silva has the better chance of winning. It would be an upset if Rashad won for sure. But I think it's foolish to think someone like Rashad doesn't at least have somewhat of a chance at taking this fight.
I'd rather see Evans get the nod and Weidman take another fight in the interim. I believe Weidman is the real deal, but there's no need to rush him along.
I echo these sentiments, the UFC should respect Anderson's wishes. If Weidman is really that good then he'll beat Vitor or Lombard/Okami winner without much trouble.
Rashad and give Weidman Vitor, if Weidman beats Vitor he deserves a shot at the title, if Vitor wins, let him fight Lombard or something for the title shot, but if Vitor wins there's still doubts he'll get the title shot lol it's hard to sell a fight against a guy who has a legendary highlight reel knockout on him, just very little credibility in that match up unless Vitor really shows he's improved his ability of not getting completely embarrassed.
Rashad is a bigger name than Weidman for sure. Chris maybe complaining now, but I feel he should be thankful to have another fight after such a big layoff. I will be entertained to watch Anderson vs Rashad although, as already mentioned, after what Lyoto did o him, I don't see what he can offer against the champ.
Yes I"m sure a guy that should have lost to Jason Brilz, lost to Phil Davis, and lost to Bader will beat Rashad Evans.
People forget that Rashad has only lost to Machida and Bones before, nothing to be ashamed of.
Lil Nog has no chance against Rashad, and I think Rashad has the best chance of beating Silva out of realistic contenders at this point. Not a very good chance, but still the best chance.
Oh not saying i wouldnt like to see rashad v silva, personally id would be VERY interested and definitely a better "business" fight then weidman and would let weidman beat another top tier opponent
This lil nog fight is an absolute farce. It should have been scrapped the day after it was announced. Rashad vs Lombard should have been booked after Hector brutalised Palhares.
I'd like to see Lombard brutally KO Rashad.
@LyotoLegion. Rashad didn't take Rampage down at will, what fight were you watching? Rampage managed to stuff the majority of Rashads take downs. Evans attempted 12 take downs and only completed three of them, hardly taking him down at will and "handling" him.
Nobody has mentioned Evans vs. Weidman for number 1 contender, what about that¿ Weidman could get a good name in his resume and Evans could taste MW waters. In the meantime Silva could have some fun with Le or whoever he wants to.
No. Rashad has declined horribly since leaving Jackson's. If he looked anything like what he has against Nog and Jones, Anderson would toy with him.
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