Topic: Evans vs. Sonnen
Evans vs. Sonnen
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09.04.2013 | 6:29 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
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09.04.2013 | 6:29 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
* Edited at 09.04.2013, 6:35 PM ET *
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09.04.2013 | 10:29 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
* Edited at 09.04.2013, 10:31 PM ET *
"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power
09.04.2013 | 10:49 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
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09.08.2013 | 5:38 AM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
Yet therein hangs a tale - especially with regard to Rashad, who would rather keep getting the big bucks at 205 with no hope whatsoever of winning the title, than do what Machida has just done and risk losing some money to go for the glory at 185 - and included in that glory is guaranteed UFC Hall Of Fame induction, on the grounds of becoming just the third multiple-weight-class title-holder in UFC history, following Randy and BJ.
In case you didn't know, light heavyweights get paid more by the UFC than middleweights; light heavyweight, in fact, is the highest-paid weight class in the UFC, higher than heavyweight (this was the subject of an article I believe Bloody Elbow ran about two years ago - complete with a chart showing the minimum, average and maximum base salaries for all the weight classes from lightweight on up over I believe it was the most recent five-year span - featherweight on down were not included since they hadn't existed long enough in the UFC to provide an adequate sample size).
I suppose Rashad should, at least arguably, be commended for setting a positive example, by not buying in to the prevailing "second place is the first loser" mentality. But how many of us will give him any credit for it?
* Edited at 09.08.2013, 5:40 AM ET *
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09.08.2013 | 11:46 AM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
09.08.2013 | 12:11 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
I remember the ground work from the Rashad/Davis fight, Rashad was able to control Davis fairly easily. I can't recall who initiated the takedown, Davis or Rashad?
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09.08.2013 | 12:37 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
I think Rashad's strength, speed and wrestling could negate Chael's ... Rashad usually scrambles very well ... all in all, I think this is a bad matchup for Chael, on the other hand, Shad hasn't looked like he's still really into fighting for a long time and against Chael you can't dial it in. He should be happy it's a 3 round fight too, because if this went into the 4th and 5th I'd give Chael both those rounds ... not that Rashad has bad cardio, it's just not Chael Sonnen cardio.
I think Rashad takes a razor close decision in this one.
* Edited at 09.08.2013, 12:40 PM ET *
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09.08.2013 | 2:29 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
09.08.2013 | 3:42 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
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09.08.2013 | 3:43 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
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09.08.2013 | 5:29 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
09.08.2013 | 6:11 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
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09.09.2013 | 2:55 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
By the way, I have a feeling there's a reason Jones didn't go anywhere near trying to wrestle Rashad over the course of 5 whole rounds ... I'm thinking that might just be the place he was big-brothered by 'shad at Jacksons ... Rashad's got very deceptive strength for his size, I just watched season 2 of TUF again a while ago and he was manhandling giants on that show. True, none of them were at Jones'/Sonnen's caliber, but you could still see that Rashad was never at a disadvantage size and strength wise, no matter who he fought.
I think that as long a the Rashad vs. Lil' Nog doesn't show up, he's just that bit better than Sonnen both in the clinch and striking and has the better ability to stand back up if he does land on his back.
The main issue I have with picking this fight is that we never know which Rashad will show up while as we know for sure that win or lose, Sonnen will show up and give it his 110%.
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 2:56 AM ET *
"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205
09.09.2013 | 8:55 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
Anyway, I think that if the match stays on the feet for long enough Sonnen has all the skills needed to put anyone on his back. It is Rashad who should be aggressive with the takedowns if he wants to win this.
"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power
09.09.2013 | 8:59 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
09.09.2013 | 9:12 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 9:12 AM ET *
"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205
09.09.2013 | 9:14 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
09.09.2013 | 9:17 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
Rashad Evans isn't in the same level as Silva and Jones. Sorry. It will be another surprise for the non-believers. Sonnen will finish Evans.
09.09.2013 | 9:23 AM ET
Prediction: correct Evans correct KO/TKO wrong Round 2
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09.09.2013 | 9:24 AM ET
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Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 9:31 AM ET *