Rashad Evans set to 'put it on' Forrest Griffin at UFC 92 (Video)
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I got Rashad.
brendan, how old r you again?
by kevin on Dec 17, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol, he gave a bunch of bars in san diego to go to, so i’m figuring a bit older
by kevin on Dec 17, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got Rashad too. Then again everytime I count out Forrest, he does nothing but impress me and prove me wrong. . .and makes me poor. :(
by haglnuts on Dec 18, 2008 2:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my myspace: myspace.com/brendanisaslacker
by brendan on Dec 18, 2008 2:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The same could be said about Rashad. Just about everyone counted him out when he went up against Chuck. Two true underdogs that pushed their way through the ranks in the most stacked division in the UFC.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 18, 2008 3:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a big fan of Rashad but I will say this a hundred times Rashad is the Roy Jones of MMA. He will knock someone’s head off and then bore u for the next 3 fights. I want both Forrest and Wandy to win but I think the both of them are getting major beat downs on the 27th.
by Robert on Dec 18, 2008 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man that could be a suitable ending, just like what he did to Shogun. Griffin should put a “choking” end to Rashad’s showboating!
by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 18, 2008 5:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. I called Forrest by Triangle over Rampage and went nuts when he almost did it! But I don’t think Rashad will escape.
by wAyNe on Dec 18, 2008 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rashard you are going to be mounted and back humped by Forrest till you tap out.
by Bigmcmac on Dec 17, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol, you sound excited to see that too, they have sites for that you know!
by kevin on Dec 17, 2008 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this “Rashard” that you speak of and why is Forrest going to be mounting and back humping him?
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha I’m glad I’m not the only person that notices the people who constantly mispell his name.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha…..ha! No you aren’t….and its so simple.
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t missspell his name I know how to spell I guess you guys don’t have a thing called a “sense of humor”.
by Bigmcmac on Dec 17, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have a sense of humor…. hello, Rashard Evens
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you didn’t misspell “missspell” either I presume……
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a sense of humor. Please explain why spelling his name “Rashard” is funny. My sense of humor couldn’t sense the humor.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan give it up, go back to suckling your moms teet.
by Bigmcmac on Dec 17, 2008 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F’in love you guys sometimes. I can’t help but call out these noobs sometimes, and absolutely friggin’ love it when you guys beat me to it. Great stuff! Thanks for the chuckle.
by SkeletonKey on Dec 17, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i call him rashart evans. im probably not the only one.
by jonsey on Dec 17, 2008 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does teet = teat? Was that another joke? I guess my sense of humor isn’t advanced enough either.
by GregC on Dec 18, 2008 1:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Join the club. Only advanced people can be at the almighty level of Bigmcmac and his spelling error humor.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 18, 2008 1:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. And oh, it’s supposed to be “tit”…But I guess spelling’s irrelevant in this site….In any case, down with Rashard Lewis!
by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 18, 2008 5:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a “teet” i believe is an animals “tit”. he probably wrote it like that to avoid moderation. BTW i hope Ahmad Rashad gets a whoopin’ from Forrest Whitaker.?!
by Brian "I CAN'T BE KNOCKED OUT" on Dec 18, 2008 7:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the Greatest Debate ever… How to spell “Rushod”… I am dying here. I used my spell check, so I know this one is right.
by Grembone on Dec 18, 2008 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A ‘teat’ is indeed an animal’s ‘tit’, however it’s spelled ‘teat’ not ‘teet’.
by GregC on Dec 18, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bro, you been drinkin’ the Griffin Kool_Aid way to long. I like Forrest more than Rachad. But after the Chuck fight I am convienced Rachad is the real deal. Evens TKO Round2
by DJR on Dec 17, 2008 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Spell his effing name right jeez! It’s Rashad Evans!
by GinaCarano'sLover. on Dec 17, 2008 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Rachad”…. That’s one I haven’t seen.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From Now On Im Spelling his name Racshad just to piss some one off over spelling. People that get there undies in a bunch over stuff like that usually got beat up alot in high school.
by DBG on Dec 18, 2008 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually think that one was supposed to be a joke.
by DB on Dec 18, 2008 7:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
talk about living in the past…… but it is a good match up
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quit making me fucking laugh, Psyq. Stomach’s starting to hurt!
Damn.
by SkeletonKey on Dec 17, 2008 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, I didn’t know Canada[eh?] beat the crap out of US f__kin’ A!
by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 18, 2008 5:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s hard to know where Rashad’s Gitz is lately. Of course, I don’t know that Forrest is any good at taketowns. They may stand and that could go either way.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Dec 17, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rashad will get the takedown if he wants it but Forrest is really busy of his back and goes for a sh!tload of subs…. I hope Griffin has been working on his jab and tucking his chin….if not( And I don’t want to see it but…..)Rashad could put him out.
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this 100%. Forrest will have to jab and keep his distance with a lot of leg kicks. Rashad or “shard”, cant keep them straight, has gassed in some fights but manages to have enough heart to come in and take down his opponent to avoid damage and score points. The way I see this unfolding is an early knock out by Rashad if he closes the gap or two turtles commingling if Rashad tries to smother.
by TapedUpPair on Dec 17, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True. If Rashad goes for a takedown because he’s gassing that will spell a definite victory for Forrest IMO. Even if Rashd goes for a takedown with a legit attempt to GNP, I don’t think he can get a stoppage. I think Rashads chance is on his feet.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Dec 17, 2008 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Many good points being made. But if Rashad can’t get a stoppage in the first three rounds I think he’s in trouble. Even if he can take Forrest down in the later rounds, Forrest won’t just let himself be held down. And he’s a huge LHW so Rashad will have a lot of difficulty controlling him. Recall in the fight with Bisping, when Rashad started getting tired he had a really hard time getting him down and controlling him. I see the same problem here except magnified by Forrest’s size and endless gas tank.
by GregC on Dec 18, 2008 1:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rasheed will totally gas and Forrest will grind it out for the decision!
by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 18, 2008 5:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even minus the gassing, if Rashad doesn’t finish, Forrest is likely to grind it out.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Dec 18, 2008 8:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest even said that he was bad with takedowns. Combine that with the fact that Rashad is a great wresstler and you have Forrest preparing to trade with Rashad. Forrest probably has better submissions so Rashad will probably want to trade with Forrest. With his clear knockout power and better speed, he should be able to do well against Forrest on the feet. However, Forrest stood toe to toe with Rampage so it wouldn’t surprise me if Forrest were to outdo Rashad in the standup exchange. Which could lead to the takedown on Rashads part and a potential triangle choke or GnP. Very interesting match up.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan always has really good write ups…. unless hes cursing up a storm!
Just messin’ Ryan
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 17, 2008 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahaha. Reference to the Juanito article I’m assuming?
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wresstler? Is that the same as wrestler? Or are you trying to be funny?
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 2:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to be funny. Did it work? I think I heard Bigmcmac laughing in the distance…
by RyanHobbs on Dec 18, 2008 2:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right. It seems to be his type of humor.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 3:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As you know Rashad, Rashard, Rashart and Rachad train with Greg Jackson who is a good jitz player. It may not be where other guys in his camp are, but I’m sure at very least his jiu-jitsu defense is solid. Anyone can get caught though.
by fleet on Dec 18, 2008 5:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest is up against tremendous odds here. He is up against an undefeated fighter that is quicker, has stronger hands, and a great wrestling base. Forrest has an advantage in submissions as far as we know. I would assume that Forrest has more heart than Rashad but you can’t say for sure. For one, I have never really seen Rashad lose or give up and Forrest could possibly succumb to the fame that comes with being the light heavyweight champion.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i really doubt fame is getting to forrests head now that he’s champ. he’s more famous for his first fight with bonnar than he is for his questionable win over rampage. he will have size and reach on his side but rashad has delt with that many times before and nullified it with agility and takedowns. i dont really care who wins but i’ll be cheering forrest on cause my stupid friends favorite fighter is rashad for some reason.
by jonsey on Dec 17, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Forrest has been famous for some time now. But when you get to the top of your division, the only thing to really fight for is cementing your legacy or at least creating one to cement.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the thing about forrest that everyone seems to like is the fact that he’s humble. he knows he doesn’t do anything really well except for work hard and he knows that if he were to stop training as hard as he does he would lose for sure. he doesn’t have the raw talent of the greats in the sport but he does have credible work ethic and thats gotten him this far.
by jonsey on Dec 17, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. That is why I hope he doesn’t lost that work ethic. The only thing on his side at that point would be his ability to withstand punishment and experience from being in with the best.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan, you mentioned Forrest’s advantage in submissions, but you forgot (or neglected) his advantage in stamina. We’ve seen Rashad noticeably tired at the end of 3 rounds (i.e. Bisping), while Forrest has fought 5 hard rounds and looked good. I’m sure Rashad is training harder than ever, but I’m sure Forrest is as well and I think he’ll hold an advantage there. I don’t think his chances of winning are nearly as bleak as you make it seem.
by GregC on Dec 18, 2008 1:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that his cardio is something that I had overlooked. Should the fight go into the later rounds, Forrest certainly has the advantage.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 18, 2008 1:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im sorry, but the fact that Forrest has beat Shogun, and Rampage back to back is all I need to see. Forrest by UD 50-45. Rashad didnt impress against Tito, damn sure didnt against Bisping, and didnt look good at all in his fight with Chuck other than the highlight reel KO. Ill give it to him, he dropped chuck bad with a nice shot, but I still think its early to jump on his band wagon. I think he has the potential, to be great, I just dont think he is there yet
by LOKIE on Dec 18, 2008 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think Rashad will be able to take Forrest down as much as people think. The only way you are going to beat Forrest is to knock him out. You will never submit him and most likely never win a decision. No way Rashad lands a bomb like he did on Chuck. Forrest should win this one in the third and Ill even go as far to say it will be by TKO.
by c-war on Dec 18, 2008 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest has the advantage in size, reach, kicks and I believe cardio as well. For me the question in this fight is going to be how does he deal with the movement of rashad, he’s gonna be a lot more elusive than rampage was. I hope that he doesn’t get frustrated and can find the range for his jab and leg kicks, however this fight could go either way
by Jye on Dec 17, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is Forrest and Rashads reach? I don’t think it is listed on the website. Forrest probably does have the advantage in cardio and kicks. Good point.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 17, 2008 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im not sure about there reach, but they list Rashad at 5’11 and Forrest at 6’3. I would imagine Forrest has atleast a two inch reach advantage. I know everyone is built different, so maybe not.
by LOKIE on Dec 18, 2008 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he will use leg kicks to try to nullify the movement of rashad. at least thats what i would do but im a lover not a fighter.
by Egads on Dec 17, 2008 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how salmon and chuck feel after watching this highlight real over and over again :). No idea’s who’s going to win and I really don’t care, I have it 50/50 flip a coin.
by nathan on Dec 17, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably the same way forrest feels when they show him getting knocked out by jardine and he starts crying.
by LG on Dec 17, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He got TKO’d not knocked out. And I like that he’s passionate and competitive enough that he cried after he lost. It was a huge setback for him and he’s human.
by GregC on Dec 18, 2008 1:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’ll be interesting to see if Rashad’s got the goods to go 5 rounds. We know that Forrest can show up prepared for 5, and even gassed, he stays busy. If “Rashard” hopes to win this fight, he’s gonna have to drop or sub Forrest decisively, don’t think he’ll have the tank to pull off a 5-round decision.
Never seen “Rashard” KO’d or subbed, so it’s difficult to form a gameplan against him; it could go great or blow up in your face. With a questionable ground game and submission defense, my guess is Forrest will take an early opportunity for a takedown if it presents itself and work to exhaust “Rashard” on the ground through Round 1. At the second bell, Forrest will most likely try to soften him up with some leg kicks and jabs, but I see him taking him down in the 2nd and getting his submission.
It’s that or a flash KO leading to ref stoppage and Evans FTW.
I’m actually looking forward to this fight because it’s so strange to try to call. Honestly, I’m pulling for Forrest, but would rather see Wandy tear Rashad apart for the title than Griffin.
by SkeletonKey on Dec 17, 2008 9:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love forrest but I got Rashad in this one. But on the other hand, I had Rampage also. I gues you can never count Griffin out.
by Brett on Dec 17, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I got forrest winning by 5 leg kicks wit 4:59 remaining in the 4th round. I know I’m right! lol
by kfc on Dec 17, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rashad by KO, round two. Mark my words. Forrest will trade with him and his glass chin will be broken.
by Rob on Dec 17, 2008 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
glass chin? dudes been knocked out ONCE ever, and jardine almost put chuck to sleep, hell he took a shot from rampage that put him down and recovered and WON.. forrest by decision with his cardio
by randy murders on Dec 17, 2008 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forrest has a better chin that people give him credit for…Rampage KO’d chuck and Jardine dropped Chuck…and Forrest, but he wasn’t out cold. I’m not saying Forrest has the best chin, but its not bad at all.
by Chadx23 on Dec 18, 2008 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LISTEN TO ME!!! This is a money maker fight just like couture/lesnar was. I won tons of money on lesnar because the odds were so great. This fight will be the same. People think Rashad this and Rashad that. Rashad aint shit. Yeah he knocked out chuck but chuck was working him the whole match. The fans are what lost chuck that fight cause they started booing and he got off his gameplan to put on a show. Forrest on the other hand has a ton more reach and cardio then chuck. Hes gonna work his jab and leg kicks for 5 rounds. EASY MONEY. Unanimous decision. AND I dont care what forrest says about his takedown defense. His fight with Tito was good enough to show he can stuff Rashad. All im sayin is watch the Bisping/Rashad fight again and tell me that forrest wont kill rashad. Forrest isnt a knockout artist but mark my words he will outwork Rashad Evans FOR ALL 5 ROUNDS!!
by STUNNALATOR on Dec 17, 2008 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I predict that Rashad will try to dance out a decision.
by naturalshadow on Dec 17, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i hope rashad gets his ass choked out….he just bothers me
by sooper822 on Dec 17, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Should be a great fight!
i like Forrest alot but im going with Radish Evins for the “W”
Evans is a great wrestler but Forrest trains at Xtreme Couture where there are TREMENDOUS wrestlers, not to mention Page aint too shabbby of a wreslter himself! BUT, in the end i see the two standing and trading, Forrest will get hit either with a BIG bomb or a quick short flurry, followd by a takedown and GnP till the stoppage!
Evans
Wandy
Mir
by SoCalStunNa on Dec 17, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dont forget…Rashad has never been rocked.
by Eigh8t on Dec 18, 2008 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look…Any true “MMA FAN” would know, this fight is about 3 things…#1 Season 1 TUF winner VS season 2 TUF winner. #2 The coaches… Both of them are known for master game plans. #3 It’s for the Tittle. NOW, even though I think rashad will win. Keep in mind “RASHAD HAS NEVER BEEN ROCKED” UH OH…
by Eigh8t on Dec 18, 2008 12:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rashad Evans by knockout in round 1 or 2 it depends on when Rashad wants too.. I see Forrest getting rocked and Rashad coming at him like a house on fire!
by RoB on Dec 18, 2008 12:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
???
WTF
House on fire?
Maybe “white on rice”
Maybe “flys on shiat”
…but house on fire?
by DubNub on Dec 18, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaahahaha no kidding. Although getting chased by a flaming house would be pretty terrifying.
by RyanHobbs on Dec 18, 2008 1:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF
House on fire?
Maybe “white on rice”
Maybe “flys on shiat”
…but house on fire?
by DubNub on Dec 18, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hehe yes, if you saw the K-1 gp finals you would have heard that line. love that commentator, think his name is Mike Schiavello.. “oh my god Badr Hari is coming out like a house on fire!” and “Hari is faster than a speeding ticket”
by RoB on Dec 18, 2008 8:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RASHAD RUNS AND THATS IT!! Hes not going to be able to handle the reach or kicks of griffin. Forrest isnt going to drop his guard like chuck did becuase the fans were booing at a boring fight. Forrest will outwork Rashad all 5 rounds!!!
by STUNNALATOR on Dec 18, 2008 12:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Forrest beat Rampage and Shogun! who is this clown, Forrest all the way on this one. I think Mir/Nog is gunna be fight of the night and we obviously know which fight is gunna be ko of the night.
by Colin D on Dec 18, 2008 1:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Forrest’s gonna put a beating on Raschad..RNC rd. 3
by daftmania on Dec 18, 2008 2:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rashad gonna take this shit via TKO!
by Khaos_Warrior on Dec 18, 2008 2:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
somone should tell Rashad this isnt dance dance revolution!!!
From watching this interview, it is apparent that Rashad’s gameplan is the same stick and dance/move/run away gameplan he had against Chuck. I hope Forrest isnt dumb enough to chase him carelesly and get KO’d. I’d love to see Rashad KO’d from a headkick by Forrest
by Chadx23 on Dec 18, 2008 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, plenty of posts.
Jardine TKO’ed Griffin and expecting Rashad to do the same. Then again, Wanderlei trains with Griffin and TKO’ed Jardine.
Still, expecting Rashad to win.
by CaptainAmerica1967 on Dec 18, 2008 5:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
forrest griffin vs forrest gump.
by the still operator on Dec 18, 2008 8:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tuff fight to call. Griffin is tuff as hell. He’s on of my fav lhw because of his heart. But Rashad is no pushover. I expect this fight to go 5 rounds.
by Pimp_Man on Dec 18, 2008 12:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seems like many of you are forgetting that Rashad is the Decision King. The man knows how to win a fight even if he cant manage to finish his opponent.
It wont be easy but Rashad will take this fight. Griffin will use his height advantage to establish the jab and launch frequent knee’s and head kicks. As long as Evans can avoid those things it’s his fight to win.
by Machine on Dec 18, 2008 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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