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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09.09.2013 | 9:29 AM ET
09.09.2013 | 9:30 AM ET
@Huiop532
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
No one has subbed Rashad because everybody went along with his crawling and dancing. Sonnen will grab what he can the second the fight starts.
You all should remember that Rashad is a slow starter and Chael attacks right away.
09.09.2013 | 9:32 AM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
09.09.2013 | 9:32 AM ET
@gunn4206
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
The best part of that fight was when it was finally over.
09.09.2013 | 9:45 AM ET
No one has subbed Rashad because everybody went along with his crawling and dancing. Sonnen will grab what he can the second the fight starts.
No, it's because Rashad has good takedown defense and submission defense.
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 9:46 AM ET *
09.09.2013 | 1:01 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
And yes, Rashad by TKO is not that far fetched, Sonnen is a beast when he's the one doing the pushing, but when he gets tagged he tends to fold pretty fast compared to others ... and I ******* love the guy, but that doesn't mean I'm blind to his weaknesses ... if Rashad negates Sonnen's TDs (which he most definitely can do) this stays standing up where Rashad can KO Sonnen.
I personally like both fighters and want them both to win, but I think Rashad takes this and was playing with the TKO pick too for a while and would go there in a heartbeat if Rashad hadn't looked a bit out of things lately ...
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 1:02 PM ET *
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09.09.2013 | 1:05 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
This is a great test for Rashad to show that he isn't on the decline. Last few fights have been lackluster, but I think he's got something left in the tank.
09.09.2013 | 6:19 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Submission wrong Round 3
Chael is better from a submission aspect so him catching Rashad in something like a guillotine or RNC seems fairly reasonable to me.
I think overall Chael has better striking than Rashad but Rashad no doubt has the power advantage.
This is a really close fight that I think realistically could go either way.
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09.09.2013 | 6:29 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
Very evenly matched fight. Whoever loses will be pretty much out of the title picture for good.
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09.09.2013 | 7:54 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
09.09.2013 | 8:15 PM ET
* Edited at 09.09.2013, 8:18 PM ET *
09.09.2013 | 8:19 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
Rashad is a good wrestler so I doubt that Sonnen will have the same succes rate that he usually have against other MW´s also Rashad has better striking and has good cardio so he won´t gass so imo this is Rashad´s fight to loose, however I haven´t seen Rashad as focused and determined as before and Chael is beaming with confidence. I´ll still pick Rashad but not without hesitation, specially after what happened with the Chael vs Shogun fight
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09.09.2013 | 9:18 PM ET
I think this fight is going to be against the cage early thanks to Chael's slight strength and clinch advantage, he probably land a few tosses and trips from there and grind Rashad hard until the speed advantage is negated enough to attempt takedowns out in the open.
If Chael doesn't get caught it is his fight to win because Rashad loses his pop lately after a few hard rounds. Chael is a persistent and effective fighter and if he finds success with something he will ride it to a clear win, where as Rashad's recent opponents have slowed their pace along with him as the fight wore on.
Sonnen Decision should be the safest bet. Although a Rashad KO/TKO is almost as likely based on who takes control of the fight early and finds their way to win against the other.
09.10.2013 | 2:34 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
What I do agree with, however, is the confidence thing, Chael's a confident dude to start off with, and is now the highest he's been confidence wise since the Anderson Silva beatdown while Rashad is in "I'm motivated-I'm not motivated" mode, and confidence is key (take confident Cerrone vs. unconfident Cerrone for example, two totally different fighters).
* Edited at 09.10.2013, 2:37 AM ET *
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09.10.2013 | 8:10 AM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
I think Sonnen by Submission could happen. It is not as probable as when he fought Shogun, and I won't be picking a sub this time, but it could happen.
I think the outcome with the most chances of happening is a UD to either fighter. I have no reason at all to believe that Evans can get the KO in this fight: he hasn't KO'd anyone since Forrest (at that point in Tito's career, I don't think he counts) and throwing power shots at Sonnen is a surefire way to end up on your back.
Close fight, and tough one to pick, but I think you should pick Decision regardless of who you think will win.
EDIT: Wow, pretty long post to say what pretty much everyone is thinking...
* Edited at 09.10.2013, 8:11 AM ET *
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09.10.2013 | 2:32 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
I´m surprised of how close the picks are on this fight I´d give Rashad more than 80% chance to win this fight
"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz
09.11.2013 | 7:41 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Sonnen wrong Decision
Evans will likely be the favorite but there is not way Sonnen will be more than a +200 underdog. This will be a close fight.
Well, there is the possibility you are right and we are wrong, but can you please explain why? The wrestling match will be pretty even, and as I have said before, Sonnen has quality stand-up.
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10.20.2013 | 5:39 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans correct KO/TKO wrong Round 2
Chael cant take down Rashad and Rashad will control this fight from start to finish he is the best ever LHW in the world
10.20.2013 | 6:21 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans correct KO/TKO wrong Round 2
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10.20.2013 | 6:26 PM ET
Prediction: correct Evans wrong Decision
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