Rashad Evans might cut down to middleweight -- if the fans want to see it
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 12, 2011 5:52 PM EST
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That's what he tells Jon Anik of MMA Live:
"You know, I would never put going to any weight class out of the question because if a fight was there and it was going to be a fun and competitive fight and something that the fans wanted to see then I would try to do it. But I started my camp at 237, my last camp, and it's going to be really hard for me to make weight. I think the older I'm getting, my body is starting to settle in a little bit, besides the fact my biceps are growing every second of the day. I'm just kidding but I'm getting to be a little bit bigger now so it's harder for me to make 185. It would be a very hard cut but if the fans wanted to see it then I might do it, you know."
Former Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans made the fateful decision to wait around for a title shot against Mauricio Rua after defeating "Rampage" Jackson all the way back in May of 2010. Once "Shogun" finally healed up from surgery though, "Suga" went down with a knee injury of his own. That allowed his teammate Jon Jones to step in once he blew by Ryan Bader at UFC 126. Which, of course, puts Evans in quite the predicament. If his buddy wins the belt, he says he'll change weight classes; either move up to heavyweight or drop down to middleweight. The way he makes it sound, it's more or less up to the fans. So I ask of you, Maniacs -- which weight class would you rather see Rashad competing in, if a switch becomes necessary?
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If Jones can make 205, you can make 185
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
is there the option of dying because a lot of non-fans would like that
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
you know
Anderson Silva is without a doubt the G.O.A.T. and best P4P to which there's no debate. People may try but they'll lose! GSP hasn't done what Silva has in 2 weight classes plus can't finish people in his own division who haven't moved up from LW. Fedor has less names on his padded resume and was once the top HW but then ducked the best and lost to a guy who was barely top 10. Anderson is the G.O.A.T. no matter what the haters who boo him say. They used to boo Ali too.
why SF?
Anderson Silva is without a doubt the G.O.A.T. and best P4P to which there's no debate. People may try but they'll lose! GSP hasn't done what Silva has in 2 weight classes plus can't finish people in his own division who haven't moved up from LW. Fedor has less names on his padded resume and was once the top HW but then ducked the best and lost to a guy who was barely top 10. Anderson is the G.O.A.T. no matter what the haters who boo him say. They used to boo Ali too.
+1 bro
van fann..oilers all the way homie
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
C'mon now........
Let’s not get straight CRAZY here……from the “city of Champions” to teh city of “CHUMP-ions”
strikefarce?its gonna be an unreal show tonight man
fedor vs bigfoot and AA vs Kharitonov is sick!!!
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
Not the LOT of fighters....
But u hear me….Karatonov lost to Heart Singh Jaideep(last)…this kid’s a f-ing tomoato can, and he beat Kara last time out…..
Yeah, to be fair, the fights Strikeforce put together are always exciting..
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
thats more like it
Anderson Silva is without a doubt the G.O.A.T. and best P4P to which there's no debate. People may try but they'll lose! GSP hasn't done what Silva has in 2 weight classes plus can't finish people in his own division who haven't moved up from LW. Fedor has less names on his padded resume and was once the top HW but then ducked the best and lost to a guy who was barely top 10. Anderson is the G.O.A.T. no matter what the haters who boo him say. They used to boo Ali too.
You are a knob mate . . .
Strike-farce – then you say the fights are ‘generally’ good . . can you stop taking up valuable posting space as you have no idea what you are on about. Thanks
by DownUnder on Feb 12, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
IMO
It’s simply not top competition period…and If you have a pool good/average fighters…HOW COULD YOU NOT GENERALLY HAVE GOOD FIGHTS? The level’s are correct for good fights b and c fighters fighting one another….get it? And if not “go pop another shrimp on the barbie”
You are still wrong you facist, shallow minded f**k
Go and have a look at the last fighters to leave the UFC, Davies, Vera, Jardine and so on . . . where are they? Not in Strikeforce. Have some patience you uneducated moron, they are building. Clearly Strikeforce is starting with the topdown – they have the best COLLECTION of HW’s in the world.
P.S We put Prawns on the BBQ not Shrimp. It is clear you are one of the 75% of Americans without a passport. Congrats.
ACTUALLY CANDIAN
AND JUST 2 WORD 4 YA BUD…
GO HAVE A FEW “TINNIES”, AND MAYBE “CHUCK A SICKY” YOU KOALA SCREWING FAGGOT LOVING WHORE…
KISSES
weekenders.
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
excuse me?
i was referring to VAN. you seem very angry whats wrong?
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ha Ha Ha . . . Overweight or Angry . . Please chose A, B or C
Which is it mate?
A) Are you that fat you can not get your finger off Capslock?
B) Or that aggressive because you have a small cock and you battery operated vagina just went flat?
C) You have small country syndrome and wish you were American?
Always Chilled . . .
No stress. I was baiting you mate ha ha Enjoy Toronto, it will be sick
Of course . . .
Shame about Condit, he has been one of my favourites to watch over the last 5 or so years. Hoping Penn can end it in the same fashion as he did Hughes.
fuck okami
give ’shad anderson
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
i agree lol and would love every second of it
it would be the second coming of rashad vs machida
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
Worse
Andy makes Machida’s striking look slow.
Yep
I see him having trouble doing anything really. I can see it now… Rashad shoots for a TD… and meets Andy’s knee. lol. End of fight.
YES
His nose splits in half, and he goes running out the Octagon (alla FORREST)//////i can see the dripping blood on the cat walk now…….
Straight out of “Chinatown” with the busted nose. I don’t even see Rashad running. I see the Lindland treatment like when Vitor knocked his soul into the afterlife.
oh SHIT
Straight up rigamortis type shit…yes I see it now, the body acting on instinct, clenches and tightens every muscle, as he lays flat out trying to breath…beautiful i say.
vitor really fucked lindland up lol
beautiful…my boy vitors gonna knock out wandy too, even tho i dont want to see wandy take any more punishment cuz hes a fuckin god, but still, vitors got this all night
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
shad>okami>chael
of the three, chael is the best.
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
chaels the mafuckin man danny
cant wait for him to get his gold
Cum on my face?
StrikerDave- Sig bet dodger
JRE-Been riding bispings cock since day 1
“shad>okami>chael of the three, chael is the best.”
I think you’re confused. lol > means better then and I seriously doubt Okami is better than Shad… we know he’s not better than Chael and I’d put Rashad ahead of him. Chael did as good as he did cause he cheated and Anderson was injured to the point where he shouldn’t have fought.
Anderson Silva is without a doubt the G.O.A.T. and best P4P to which there's no debate. People may try but they'll lose! GSP hasn't done what Silva has in 2 weight classes plus can't finish people in his own division who haven't moved up from LW. Fedor has less names on his padded resume and was once the top HW but then ducked the best and lost to a guy who was barely top 10. Anderson is the G.O.A.T. no matter what the haters who boo him say. They used to boo Ali too.
Drop to 185
You’re 5’11, you’re small as it is. Not to mention that HW is loaded with HUGE wrestlers and strikers. Drop to 185 where you stand a chance.
DO IT!
185 is a better weight for him. Plus Andy doesn’t have to waste his time making chael wimper and tap again. Evans can make his debut at MW smacking Chael around like the whiny trick that he is.
If chael can’t beat Andy what makes you think Rashad can? Tell me
Chael is a better version of Rashad
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
there isnt one single thing sonnen is better at than rashad..cept maybe cardio
rashad is stronger, faster, more athletic…and the guy can actually strike
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
bs sonnen would take rashad down comfortably imo
if bisping can pop back up on numerous occasions why cant chael?
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
because shad can put sonnen on his back at will too...have you EVER seen any fighter put sonnen on his back? no
wtf would sonnen do if he were on his back? hed panic cause hes never been there
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
shad wouldnt put sonnen on his back imo
he couldnt keep bisping down and he just about took a fat,out of shape rampage down and u think he will control sonnen lolol gtfoh
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
yea and sonnen is just gonna control shad too right? hes just gonna lay on shad for 15 mins and buttfuck him to a decision too right? GTFO
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
why not? roids or not sonnen wrestling wise is a killer
call me a prick but i think he could go up to 205 and do what hes been doing.ok he will be subbed but hes throwing guys round for joke.shad struggles with nate in the gym and chael embarssed him!
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
evans wouldnt beat chael at 205 i honestly believe that
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
??? chael would move up and beatshad imo ratshit is way overrated imo
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Chael would win.....
He would lay and pray his ass off, SHAD= good wrestler, CHEL great wrestler(even though i hate his ass), and a natural at 185, SHAD will be feeling that cut….
shad would murder chael
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
by HellaHectic on Feb 12, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
first off hed knock him the fuck out standing...cause sonnen has NEVER EVER ended a fight standing in his entire 37 fight career
shad could take sonnen down at will…hes stronger than sonnen, more athletic, he could get back to his feet….
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
like silva or marqudt or okami outboxed him fuck off prat ur doing my head in 2nite
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Rashad – good wrestler – decent cardio – weak chin
Sonnen – great wrestler – great cardio – solid chin – tough as nails.
Go figure
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
rashad weak chin? why? hes only been stopped by one person in his entire career
the 2 hardest punchers in the division page and silva rocked him but couldnt finish him, he was able to recover and still win..
even when machida ko’d him…he dropped shad like 5 different times before he finished him, shad kept getting back up
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
Sonnen wasn't on roids
Go do some research, he’s entitled to taking whatever he took, that’s why they put his ban down to 6 months.
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
if he wasnt taking anything illegal then he wouldnt be banned for 6 months would he?
if you were to read a headline that said: "Drunk Millionaire Dies While Drag Racing Ferrari"..wouldnt you laugh? i would..but since it was Mask everyone got all butthurt...but i still laughed..
The only reason he's banned is because he failed to let the commision know before hand
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
Rashad can’t go 3 rounds without gassing. Sonnen is just on another level, he can go all day. He take punches and continue on. He doesn’t just rely on a double leg like Rashad. He’s a beast in the clinch
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
danago spot on
considering hes from gj camp shads cardio is shit nearly getting kod in the 3rd round twice.i especially like his head movement 20 feet away from his opponent.
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Did he cheat against Okami?
How about Nate? No he didn’t, sit down
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
Anderson cheated against Vitor, just he didn’t get caught. Come back in a few years kid
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
He got caught lol, probably uderestimated Maia, nice work from Maia tho.
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
that throw was of beauty
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
maia could do that 2 anyone see silva vs.chonan next yawn
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
silva vs chonan was 7 years ago.
and thats never been done since. next
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
exactly maia could fight sonnen 7 years later and not do that
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
you think that throw and sub is a one off?
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
no it was the most amazing finish ive ever seen but like chonans sub till i see it again ill reserve judgement
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
come on man
comparing that to chonans flyiing heel hook is a bit extreme aha!
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
why maia couldnt do it to miller or grove its a once in a lifetime sub
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
ok.
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
weight cutting is too hard
Let him gain 15 pounds and fight Carwin.
LOL
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said aarg" – GSP
by Scottidog on Feb 12, 2011 6:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Make his @$$ fight Bones
That’s my vote.
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Feb 12, 2011 6:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You can’t question Chaels talent, he’s a beast. His ability to take big shots and move forward is incredible. He works his ass off and never gasses. Give the man some credit.
Thiago just tested positive I believe? Does that mean his wins prior to the Vera fight don’t really count?
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
it hasnt been reported yet has it what the results were?
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I think he has
Someone?
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
so far iv heard its one failed and one passed
and waiting on reports of anything further
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
So he failed – I guess he’s also a cheater now? And ALL his other performances before that he was cheating? Just never got caught, right?
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
You’re trolling yourself kid, LOL
Don’t think you can say something dumb, then come and be like ‘yo, dudez i troll trollz bro’. Doesn’t work like that, stop trying to be me, nuff said.
I opened my big mouth infront of Two_Words so he pimp-slapped it shut! That’s the last time I challenge his MMA knowledge. Oh yeah, and I like dudes
'yo, dudez i troll trollz bro'
Lmfao……. nice Danago
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes." - Jack Handy
by PSYQO78 on Feb 12, 2011 9:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
hush goldmouth you just got served
youre just a blind sonnen hater who don’t know shit, read up on testosterone replacement therapy, chump
by Lester The Pimp on Feb 12, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
OH NO!
The fat chick and the racist are mad at me. What shall I do?
by goldmouth on Feb 12, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LMAO
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Feb 12, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
fans want to see him get his ass beat at any weight class
Confucius says:
"Baseball is wrong; man with four balls cannot walk."
any of you maniacs at the izod center?
These assholes said they were gonna open the doors 15 mins ago…
"eat shit." billions of flies cant be wrong
by salamagogo on Feb 12, 2011 7:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i think rashad could give anderson as good a fight as sonnen. he has faster hands, more power, and is as good as a wrestler.
he is just more well rounded so we don’t see it as often. moot point……after shogun knocks out bones, rashad will want to fight him.
by Conan the Barbarian on Feb 12, 2011 8:10 PM EST reply actions
I want to see it about as much as Rashad fighting at heavyweight or 205, not too much
People talk about GSP being boring, but Rashad is much worse in his last few fights. He is not gonna take another chance at being knocked out, so if he can take someone down and hold them there, he will.
Rashad Evan will wreck the whole division
He already is a elite fighter at lightheavyweight (the most competitive division) he if drops down to middleweight (one of the thinnest divisions)he will destroy people.
I would love the see Rashad face Palhares/Maia or Okami.
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Feb 12, 2011 9:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i like the palhares fight idea
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes." - Jack Handy
by PSYQO78 on Feb 12, 2011 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes!
As the single biggest Rashad nut-hugger I can tell you I would love to see him dominate 185. You saw what Chael did to Anderson. Well Rashad is a better, more powerful wrestler and has never been submitted (which Chael can’t even think about saying). I’ve wanted this for a long time.
Shogun's knee will explode for the final time when Rashad shoots for the takedown.
don't know what fantasy world you're living in, but rashad is not even close to as good a wrestler as chael. and i fucking hate chael
and god said to abraham "you must get melvin manhoef to deal with these bitches"
by theoregonduck on Feb 13, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
No Matter What You Feel For Rashad or Chael
Rashad is the better wrestler. Certainly stronger and certainly has better submission defense.
Shogun's knee will explode for the final time when Rashad shoots for the takedown.
He's shit scared of fighting Bones Jones
How quickly has he looked at MW now that Jones is in the LHW belt contendership. He’s all over Jones like, they’re bestys. It’s pathetic.
by Rilly on Feb 14, 2011 2:46 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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