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Henderson vs. Evans

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Oddsbot
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03.06.2013 | 2:33 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

This is the official discussion thread for Henderson vs. Evans. Let's see what you've got.

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foley4ever87
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03.06.2013 | 2:33 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

This is a tougher one to call both guys have a diverse fighting style Rashad could pull a Machida here and run from Hendo and get a decision I don't think he can win in a straight up exchange with Henderson and he can't really dominate him on the ground either.

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03.06.2013 | 2:36 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Henderson   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Rashad is going down twice: First, via H-bomb by Hendo - then to middleweight, where Dana White will demand he moves down to, otherwise he gets cut.

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03.06.2013 | 9:59 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

foley4ever87, I don't think Rashad needs to run ... Hendo's Olympic wrestling history is misleading in the fact that that's exactly what it is ... history.

He no longer has the speed or explosiveness to take anyone down or avoid being taken down (ask Jake Shields who took him down at will when he was a bit less "antique").

Rashad's faster than him on the feet and can dominate him on the ground ... the only good fighters I think Hendo can beat these days are slowed down brawlers like Shogun and Wanderlei Silva.

Anyone with decent speed and/or explosive wrestling would beat him. He wasn't fast to begin with, but at 42 after a year's layoff (which is a very meaningful at his age) I see him fading out unless they start giving him better matchups ...

Or ... the Rashad Evans that fought(?) Lil' Nog will show up and then we've got ourselves a fight and potential Stanky leg encore ...

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03.06.2013 | 10:24 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  


IF Hendo doesn't get injured, and that's a big if, he's too old to stop Rashad's shot.  Look for Rashad to execute the same gameplan as Rashad/Rampage and take the safest route to victory. 

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03.06.2013 | 11:19 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Henderson   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

After that lil Nog fight I am sceptical picking Evans again . he may just be dumb enough to stand and trade with Hendo.

We may get Shadface 2.0

* Edited at 03.06.2013, 11:20 AM ET *

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03.06.2013 | 12:44 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

Evans went from being one of the top forces @ LHW to being one of the bunch. Quick. 

I think it's the mental aspect that has him down, or maybe its the blackzillians, I don't know, but he has looked awful in his last few fights.

On the other hand, Hendo's just an overhand machine these days, so I guess it all comes down to what kind of Rashad shows up and if that Hbomb finds a spot. No way to tell, really, but I'm going with Suga anyways.

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03.06.2013 | 12:57 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  


I just wanna see Rashad get KTFO again, but I think he will graple**** Hendo.

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03.06.2013 | 3:25 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

Don't like this fight at all, love both these guys. It is an unbelievably tough fight to pick also..

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04.08.2013 | 1:15 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/200624.html#

Looks like Rashad would drop to 185 if Hendo beats him. I want Rashad to win and I believe he will but the middleweight division needs him. 

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04.08.2013 | 3:02 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  


Hate to see either of these guys lose at this point in their career.  Hendo is the definition of a warrior but I think his age is starting to catch up to him. There is always a chance he could tuck Rashad in for bed but I just see Rashad being a bit too quick for Hendo and taking a split decision. 
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04.29.2013 | 7:31 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

This fight will probably be either bad, or extremely 1 sided. Both guys have decent enough wrestling to cancel the others out, and both guys rarely even attempt to use their wrestling anymore. Also, both of these guys have seriously sloppy yet powerful standup. I don't know how to pick yet. 

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04.29.2013 | 8:13 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

Rashad via wrestle**** unless he tries to play patty cake again.

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04.29.2013 | 10:01 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Henderson   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

Imma go with my boy Hendo,I've never been a big fan of Rashad.

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04.29.2013 | 10:08 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

This fight could go either way, depending on who trains harder and more intelligently, who shows less signs of aging, who makes the fewer mistakes and who has the better game-plan.

Against Shogun Rua, Henderson ran 100% out of gas, though he fought valiantly.  I haven't seen Rashad gas out like that 100% yet.

For some reason, I am not that enthusiastic about this fight.  The loser will feel serious media pressure.  The loser will surely lose valuable ranking position.

* Edited at 04.29.2013, 10:42 AM ET *

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04.29.2013 | 10:13 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Henderson   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

If Rashad doesn't try to be Roy Jones Jr. I think he will likely win. Seems like his mind hasn't been in fighting lately though.

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04.29.2013 | 10:15 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

Hendo via not training at Blackzillians...

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04.29.2013 | 2:20 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Henderson   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

lol true ^

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05.21.2013 | 9:30 PM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

This fight is now the main event  which is rather weak imo. Nog/Shogun II would have been better. 

It is also confirmed to be a 3 rounder. 

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05.21.2013 | 9:46 PM ET

@p4pgoat The middleweight division doesn't need Rashad as much as Rashad needs the middleweight division.

Tough fight to pick, but I think Rashad will clinch with Hendo against the cage and take him and control him and win a boring decision in an uneventful fight.
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05.22.2013 | 9:12 AM ET

Prediction: correct Evans   correct Decision  

I think Rashad will come out similar to how he approached the Rampage fight.

A disappointing 3 round Decision  imo


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