UFC Quick Quote: Rashad Evans wants to 'fight for the belt' or he'll 'never ask to fight for it again'
by Geno Mrosko on Nov 6, 2010 5:37 PM EDT
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At least that's what he tells ESPN.com.
"It's just frustrating. I am a fighter and I need to make a living doing this, but at the same time it's about getting that gold. But if the gold is something that I'm not going to get an opportunity to fight for then I have to face that possibility and move forward and do some other things. If I don't get the chance to fight for the belt, I will never ask to fight for this belt again. I will never want to fight for that belt again. If they say that I can fight so-and-so for the interim title … then it's something. I don't know. If [Rua] is going to be out longer than May or June then [UFC] should consider an interim title and I will fight for an interim belt. It's something. It might not mean much to everybody, but it's something. But if I don't get a chance to fight for an interim belt, then I will just beat everybody in the division and I will never fight for the belt."
Former Light-Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans takes a stand regarding how long he's had to wait for current titleholder Mauricio "Shogun" Rua to heal his injuries. Evans earned his title shot by defeating arch-nemesis "Rampage" Jackson at UFC 114 in May, just 21 days after Rua took the strap off Lyoto Machida. Company President Dana White insists they offered "Suga" a fight in September but he turned it down to wait for the title fight he was originally promised for beating Jackson. White also says the long awaited matchup is currently scheduled for March of next year (2011). Is Evans being impatient? Does he have a legitimate claim for the UFC to create yet another interim title? Or should he wait a few more months and take his frustration out in the cage? Have at it, Maniacs.
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He got offered a fight, turned it down because he didn’t want to fight anyone else and risk losing his title shot, but now he’s willing to fight in an interim title fight?
uhhhh…. ok then.
Understandably frustrated but
if he’s as good as he thinks he is, why not fight someone whilst waiting?
Cant wait to see his wall n stall / lay n pray again.
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Nov 6, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
lol poor poor shad if he doesn’t get what he wants he is going to take his toys and go home
hahaha from bjpenfan…..
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by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 6, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
A real challenger isn’t afraid of defending his contendership. Sooner or later he must defend his title against those guys, what’s his problem?
by Johnny 3 Tears on Nov 6, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly
Also, has he ever wore the ‘Easy Rider’ shades when not Champ? I remember him in the BJ/GSP Primetime with them too but never since he lost the strap
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Nov 6, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
easy rider shades are cool 24/7
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by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 6, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm wearing mine now...
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by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 6, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
whilst listening to the black crowes and smoking a joint......
and drinking the cheapest highest strength lager that jusbooze has to offer, orangeboom @ £6 for 8 cans…….
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by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 6, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
People that wear sunglasses inside bug that fuck out of me!!! Esp at the gym!
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
Agreed
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Nov 7, 2010 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions
So he said all or nothing, thinking about “do other things,” then said he’ll just beat everybody in the division and not fight for the belt. Am I reading this wrong? He talked a lot but didn’t say anything.
by SKGBJJ on Nov 6, 2010 5:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i lol'd @ that too
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Nov 6, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, it's the joker
10-08-28 BJ Penn exposed for the 7th time!!!!
by hairybumcrack on Nov 6, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
or not
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i got a problem with Bloody greening
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
ahh just looked
your a bloody elbow guy.
We dont green shit over here.
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, no worries
e-gangs LOL!
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo thats some funny shit right there ....... Rec'd !!!
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by MidWayMonster54 on Nov 7, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Man, FUCK Rashad Evans
I like bacon...and Rashad Evans is a pussy..It does NOT matter who wins the Brock vs Cain fight because they are simply baby sitting the belt for Junior
Man, Fuck blood-bath
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck a californicator too
by Blood,bath and beyond on Nov 6, 2010 10:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha. Your right I'm done
Just a Rashad fan that’s it
by Blood,bath and beyond on Nov 6, 2010 10:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry to hear your a fan of his,so fuck you and Evans too..........
I like bacon...and Rashad Evans is a pussy..It does NOT matter who wins the Brock vs Cain fight because they are simply baby sitting the belt for Junior
Look your real tough. And I'm terrified
U can leave me alone now, Dawg;)
by Blood,bath and beyond on Nov 7, 2010 12:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I aint trying to look tough, you started in on me..I was simply posting my dislike for Rashad and you got butt hurt
I like bacon...and Rashad Evans is a pussy..It does NOT matter who wins the Brock vs Cain fight because they are simply baby sitting the belt for Junior
Maybe that's right
But fuck you anyways, Rashads a beast
by Blood,bath and beyond on Nov 7, 2010 9:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Fuck you,Rashad and both of ya'll mommas
I like bacon...and Rashad Evans is a pussy..It does NOT matter who wins the Brock vs Cain fight because they are simply baby sitting the belt for Junior
ah come on you fucked it up
couldnt you see what i was doing?
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
they offered him Jones
i bet they offered Rashad a fight with Bones before they set it up with Bader.
Nobody should be allowed to sit out as long as evans and cain has with a guaranteed titleshot
But hey if they want to waste one year doing absolutely nothing then go ahead, thats less money for you and your best fighting years ticking away.
Cain used the time to improve
and he showed @ UFC 122 why he was training like a freak
by Johnny 3 Tears on Nov 6, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Rashad makes no fucken sense what so ever none
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
I don't understand what Shad is trying to say.
Anyone?
Armbarbandit...What's the new sig? You're up.
tough one
If he doesnt get to fight for the belt (shogun) or minimally an interim belt (contender), then he will be pissed and will never accept a title shot/fight in the future, in an apparent attempt to stick it to Dana.
For me, I dont mind him waiting. IF I WAS HIM, i would do the same (wanting to wait). The belt is everything. You get more money, more exposure, more fame, which all equal more money-and lets be honest, thats what matters (mostly).
Im not a fan of interim belts, but next June is a HELL of a long time. If thats the case, ill be okay with a Interim belt. Rashad vs winner of rampage/Machida? or Bones/Bader?
the Brockness monster tried to stand on the tracks when the Cain train came through. Choo Choo! Lokie is an MMA genius
by *Californication* on Nov 6, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont really like Rashad so i would normally say something slanderous...
But I really have no idea what he is even saying here.
by WallyBallz on Nov 7, 2010 12:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
As a Rashad fan I'm confused as well
Even the full quote from BE was confusing. All I can guess is that he wants his title/interim shot now or he’ll step aside so that Bones can get his chance instead. It would make sense if Bones was the guy he refused to fight as well. Otherwise Rashad isn’t making any sense at all and is just being childish. This always happens when the UFC promise title fights but cant deliver.
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by David W-S on Nov 7, 2010 4:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
he wants to fight for the title...plain and simple...and if he cant get a shot at it, he wants to pursue something else...thats what I got from it.
I dont blame him
if shogun isnt ready by may….its a long time to sit out waiting for someone to come back and defend their title
why not let rashad fight someone for interim, then let shogun get a shot the second hes ready to come back to fight for the belt again…no real difference unless it came out a draw or disqual
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Honestly the UFC needs to let Shogun get fully healthy ....
…. no matter how long it takes so theres no he was injured talk . I want a winner with zero what ifs .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Nov 7, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess hes just sitting there
saying…listen, Im number one contender, but I cant fight for a year and a half because the champ has an injury, why not let me fight for SOMETHING since im already at the top…whats the point in taking another fight
Its a fair point, and rashad should get an interim shot
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
He could fight..
Because he’s a, y’know, fighter.
The fuck does it matter if it’s for a belt or not? If he fought someone like Ryan Bader and lost, then fuck him, he doesn’t deserve to be champion anyway.
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by Applejack McNeil on Nov 7, 2010 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
WAAAHHHH!!!
Im not gonna fight for the belt again.. waahhh!! Its not fair I quit… Rashad I thought you were a little more mature than that.. What a puss.
I devise a plan,
I'm in the trunk as she drives the van,
Aint no disguise, Imma die as a man-- Tupac
Also
I dont agree but I do understand… As Champ your paychecks are bigger and he’ll prob be satisfied with saying that he’s been champ twice (if he wins of course).. All that I can understand, but his crybaby antics makes him look like a straight up bitch..
I devise a plan,
I'm in the trunk as she drives the van,
Aint no disguise, Imma die as a man-- Tupac
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