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Cancelled Bout

Mauricio Rua vs. Rashad Evans

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Main Event | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship | 205 lbs

This bout was cancelled prior to the event. Reason: Evans Knee Injury.

mmaweekly.com Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
mmaweekly.com "Sugar" Rashad Evans

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Mauricio Rua Rashad Evans

"Shogun" "Sugar"

20-6-0   Record   17-2-1
-175 | Slight Favorite   Betting Odds   +150 | Slight Underdog
Champion   Title   Challenger
Brazil   Nationality   United States
Curitiba, Brazil   Fighting out of   Boca Raton, Florida
Universidade da Luta   Gym   Imperial Athletics
29   Age at Fight   31
205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)   Latest Weight   204.0 lbs (92.5 kgs)
6'1" (185cm)   Height   5'11" (181cm)
76.0" (193cm)   Reach   75.0" (191cm)
  • Bout Billing: UFC 128 Main Event
  • Weight: Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Rua

Rua vs. Evans Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 60  
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KO/TKO
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Decision
Rua
77%
Evans
23%

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Rua vs. Evans Fighter Tweets

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If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.

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4 all of u that wake up at the crack of dawn. check me out on iveexercise.com at 7:45am tomorrow..
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http://yfrog.com/gzscazsj here is the pic that went 2 my last tweet... My website is trippin!
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Next fight: Judas Jones is gonna have 2 wait cuz @Bigfootsilva been asking 4 it! I can’t… http://goo.gl/fb/WdPZK #fb
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@roynelsonmma I'm good Kung Fu Panda! =) Thanks 4 checking on me!
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@GrayMaynard thanks bruh!
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God bless all those ppl in Japan! U realize how small our existence is when u c a wave like that that washes everything away like that!
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Your journey has little 2 do with the destination, it's all about the ride! Enjoy the ride folks cuz it's all we really have! =)
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Back in the game baby!: Trained 4 the first time since the injury.. I felt good! I… http://goo.gl/fb/vcRr7 #fb
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