UFC on FOX 2 results recap: Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis event wrap up from Chicago
by Geno Mrosko on Jan 30, 2012 8:01 AM EST
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to the network TV airwaves this past Saturday night (Jan. 28, 2012) with UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis," featuring "Suga" Rashad Evans earning a light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones with a dominant decision victory over Phil Davis.
Chael Sonnen failed to impress in his controversial unanimous decision victory over Michael Bisping. Sonnen's win, although lackluster, sets up one of the biggest rematches in the history of the sport when he takes on Anderson Silva this coming June in Brazil.
And what's there to say about Chris Weidman's performance against Demian Maia? No, really, what's there to say?
In cased you missed any or all of it -- or just want to keep the discussion alive -- below are links to all the major storylines borne from Saturday night's event in Chicago.
In we go.
UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis"
Results and live fight coverage
Recap and morning after discussion
Post-fight press conference video
Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis fight video highlights
Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping fight video highlights
Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia fight video highlights
Lavar Johnson "Knockout of the Night" video
Fight recap: Rashad Evans dominates Phil Davis
Fight recap: Chael Sonnen decisions Michael Bisping
Fight recap: Chris Weidman squeaks by Demian Maia
Fight review and analysis: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis
Fight review and analysis: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping
Fight review and analysis: Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia
UFC on FOX 2 post-fight fallout
Parting shots for the network television event
Careful what you wish for: Suggestions for getting MMA right on network TV
What's next for Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen?
Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans set for UFC 145 in Atlanta on April 21
UFC on FOX 2 predictably fails in Chicago
UFC on FOX 2 wasn't as big a disappointment as some suggest
Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans last stop before "Rematchville" for "Bones"
Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping fight metric report shows judges made the right call
Love him or hate him, Chael Sonnen makes you care about his fights
Beat Chael Sonnen if you can, his greatness is mesmerizing
Chael Sonnen rips off 'Superstar' Billy Graham in post-fight promo
Michael Bisping vs. Chris Weidman should be next
Michael Bisping hit Chael Sonnen so hard, he didn't know what round it was
Dana White thinks Michael Bisping beat Chael Sonnen
Chris Weidman's body was shot, performance against Demian Maia 'all mental'
Lavar Johnson inspires with thrilling knockout win over Joey Beltran
Charles Oliveira pulls off first calf slicer submission in UFC history
Photo of Nik Lentz's nasty cut suffered at the hands of Evan Dunham
That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What gets your vote for the biggest story coming out of UFC on FOX 2?
Sound off, Maniacs.
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Still don't understand the negativity around Rashad's performance
He fought the most intelligent, well rounded fight we have seen from him to date. He was calm, methodical, and focused and was never in trouble at any point in the fight. A finish would have made more of a statement but he came out without a scratch on him but I think that title shot was in the back of his mind so he was hesitant to pull the trigger. I doubt he will be so cautious when he faces Jones.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
Not to mention the fact he out wrestled someone who was "supposed" to be better in that area
Rashad’s MMA wrestling is far superior than his college wrestling and he’s one of the best MMA wrestlers there are today. I really think this is going to play a huge factor in the fight with Jones. Rashad has never been unable to take anyone down. He’s had shots stuffed before of course but he always finds a way to adapt and get that take down. Jones will be no different.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Jan 30, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
Everyone likes to hate on wrestling, but I really enjoyed this fight to help answer that very question.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
My DVR lost rounds 4 and 5, but I knew what happened and don't care of I ever see those rounds, lol.
Anybody think that Davis was rushed WAYYYY too quickly into this fight?
Davis looked scared in the beggining and didn’t get loose through the entire portion I watched. His striking is abysmal and completely telegraphed. His wrestling is great, but not top of the food chain, like we were lead to believe, and he is very inexperienced.
Too much, too soon.
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. - Thomas Jefferson
way too much too soon
You knew the fight was doomed after the first few scrambles. Rashad took the GSP route to victory though, which was somewhat disappointing.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
Davis was visibly "broke" in rounds 4 and 5
Although Rashad did fight somewhat conservatively I thought it was great to see him go 5 rounds and dominate every round in every facet…something he’s never done.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Jan 30, 2012 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
lets also not forget
that Davis is no slouch either. Shad had his hands full going into this fight and beat a bigger/undefeated fighter.
I don't think so ulf. Evans was just the better fighter.
I mean Davis beat Gustafson & lil nog he was up in the food chain IMO.
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
good post
One can't be Catholic, and a grown up
by ItalianStallion54 on Jan 30, 2012 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
yeh i don't care how Shad got this win he just needed a win.
Now we can finally see the fight we all want. Hats off to shad.
That view is what sets her apart from Arianny.
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. - Thomas Jefferson
looks like my girl when she gets out of bed in the morning
NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012
by 209stk on Jan 30, 2012 11:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not a great event at all...
I just wasn’t excited about the fights as they were happening, didn’t feel like a UFC card to me.
I miss the spike shows I guess…and with all the possible fights they could have put together this just seemed like a weird trio of fights…
Belfort vs Johnson or Carlos vs Diaz were only a couple of weeks apart from this card, don’t know why they just didn’t switch one for one of the 3…
i thought Bisping vs Chael was decent and I thought Bisping won
Unfortunately, the UFC and MMA in general aren’t as good as everyone on this site wants to say there are. Too many lame shows, too many injuries, too much ducking, and too much cutting weight.
I will also say, I think MMA has already hit its peak. Dana wants to be bigger then the NFL, it will never happen.
You've been Dana'd
I am a troll
I agree that the event was mediocre at best...
But I think MMA can eclipse the NFL. Definitely not as far as this country is concerned, but def should be able to pull in better numbers overseas.
I also thought the whole Fox show sucked pretty hard, but that they will go back to the drawing board and rejigger it…and not have their YOUNGEST champion commentating. He just read straight from his card. But still, its a long-term contract and I have no doubts they will nail it eventually.
Also wouldn’t hurt if they had a spectacular fight on Fox in the next few shows.
'It is what it is.' = worst saying ever
the UFC and MMA in general aren’t as good as everyone on this site wants to say there are.
I took this statement several ways, but in the end, I came to the conclusion that it was just about one of the stupidest things I have seen posted here. That is saying something.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
How so? I get you’re a UFC nut hugger, but tell me why people who aren’t fans should watch? Two massive shows on Fox and both failed. Why did they fail? Because the product isn’t that great and is completely hit and miss
You've been Dana'd
I am a troll
I get you’re a UFC nut hugger,
God, you are even gayer than I thought possible.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
And just because you are slow…I will clarify for you.
You are on a website titled “MMAMania” and you make the statement “I don’t think MMA is as good as you guys say it is”.
Are you really that fucking dumb?
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
Here’s the thing, everyone is complaining about the UFC and these Fox cards. What were you expecting? Pure fireworks and entertainment? New fans to jump on by the boat load? Not happening, the UFC is too unreliable, and has flooded the market with a new card every ten days on average which is even pushing the average fan away
And honestly, this website should be called UFCMania. Hardly anyone talks about MMA topics or other organizations, just UFC – alllllllll the time.
You've been Dana'd
I am a troll
And honestly, this website should be called UFCMania. Hardly anyone talks about MMA topics or other organizations, just UFC – alllllllll the time.
Good point, also I would like to see the “UFC Blog” changed to “MMA blog” on the front page.
Geno or Holland, get on it.
Show no mercy; for you shall receive none
UFC threw phil davis in the fire
He should have been fighting someone like ryan bader give him cage time to develop before swimming with shark.
"How much more success can I obtain? If the sky is the limit then I'm living amongst the clouds"-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 30, 2012 9:58 AM EST via mobile reply actions
trial by fire...sometimes you craft a fine weapon, and sometimes they break & are thrown back into a slag heap for later.
Davis had been getting his name tossed into title contention convos. He beat Lil Nog in fairly convincing form & this was a Nog who had competed at high levels. Its was his turn to step up. Davis froze under the big lights which made it look easy, but imo even if he had come out alive Rashad is simply better fighter with a more complete skillset.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Jan 30, 2012 12:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
B/S
Phil Davis knew what he was getting in to. You don’t step in that cage if you don’t think you can beat the man standing across from you. If you get fed cans you don’t know how high the bar really is.
by LowBudgetJeff on Jan 30, 2012 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
I honestly dont know How I can look at anything today
That even remotely compares to that picture
Its a blessing and a curse
One can't be Catholic, and a grown up
by ItalianStallion54 on Jan 30, 2012 10:03 AM EST reply actions
Ain't that the truth?
I wonder how much those shorts would go for on EBAY!?!
Man, I need a new sig!
by Danas A Crossdresser on Jan 30, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Best pic hands down in MMAmania history.
JMMA & K-1 all day
Never Die.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
UFC fanboys are so funny. It's hilarious how 3 (4 Hendo?) non UFC fighters of a year ago are now fighting for the title. No such thing as B-league.
Reem
Bendo
Diaz.
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