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UFC 225: RASHAD EVANS VS. ANTHONY SMITH

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AnthonyBrancato
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04.09.2018 | 10:20 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 1553rd

By how much will Smith be favored?

And is that it for Rashad in the UFC if he loses?

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UFC 225
  • Saturday 06.09.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: Fox Sports 1
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: WME-IMG
  • Venue: United Center
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Interviews: Joe Rogan | Backstage: Megan Olivi
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $2,550,000
  • Attendance: 18,117
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 250,000 | TV Ratings: 667,000 avg. viewers (FS1 prelims, 848k peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Yoel Romero   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Colby Covington   defeats   Rafael dos Anjos   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Holly Holm   defeats   Megan Anderson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Tai Tuivasa   defeats   Andrei Arlovski   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
CM Punk   vs.   Mike Jackson   Overturned to No Contest   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Curtis Blaydes   defeats   Alistair Overeem   via KO/TKO, Elbows in Guard   2:56 Round 3 of 3, 12:56 Total Bout Page
Cláudia Gadelha   defeats   Carla Esparza   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mirsad Bektić   defeats   Ricardo Lamas   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Chris De La Rocha   defeats   Rashad Coulter   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:53 Round 2 of 3, 8:53 Total Bout Page
Anthony Smith   defeats   Rashad Evans   via KO/TKO, Knee From Clinch   0:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Sergio Pettis   defeats   Joseph Benavidez   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Charles Oliveira   defeats   Clay Guida   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   2:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Dan Ige   defeats   Mike Santiago   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   0:50 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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Hyrm
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04.09.2018 | 10:33 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 337th

Rashad can loose 60times in the UFC & still be here cause if they release him Bellator will sign him.

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AnthonyBrancato
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04.09.2018 | 11:30 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 1553rd

But at some point Bellator would not be interested - if Rashad loses 5 in a row (which losing to Smith would make it)?  7 in a row?  10 in a row?

And 205 is LOADED in Bellator.  Imagine Rashad vs. Liam Geary?  I can - but only on an empty stomach.

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Hyrm
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04.09.2018 | 11:36 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 337th

Bellator put Ken Shamrock in a main event!  I dont think they care about the record they only care about the name!


I dont think they will put Evans againts McGeary (and I hope athletic comission wont accept it) But they certainly could sign him to fight low level competition in co main event!


To me he already is Irelevant!

* Edited at 04.09.2018, 11:36 AM ET *

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Thesnake101
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04.09.2018 | 6:38 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points   |   Tied for 14th with 2 others

To be honest, Rashad could beat Liam if he follows a rassling heavy gameplan. The reverse triangle will always be a threat though.

Now, if he decides to strike with him, Shad goes to sleep for sure.
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04.09.2018 | 7:42 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 871st

Rashad has ballz of steel he is really a Man of Steel but he shouldnt feel bad about kicking butt in Bellator i wouod luv to see him in a Super Fight against Paul Daley or  anyone u guys can think of ?  and he has already done great in all regards Hall of Famer cant be denied at all really id say hed GnP the crap heck outta Liam McGreary or super fight with Fernando Gonzalez would be nuts .. just some ideas.. ( stupid as they are¿) maybe even get an open Bellator contract and grab a few fights wherever i dunno i supposes he wants the bese pay for himself its tricky to navigate

* Edited at 04.09.2018, 8:01 PM ET *

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04.09.2018 | 7:58 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 871st

i wished Rashad could maybe get back to his wrestlung and gnp roots i think he can retire when he wants hes achieved it all can hold his head high i but i think hes well capable to get to 30 - 40 wins of not more he has fought the elite of the elite for years on end nothing to feel bad about he should take it easy on himself now try to get some handy pay days and rack up that record why the heck not just a thought he is a former Dan Severn disciple after all .. (epic record much)

* Edited at 04.09.2018, 8:03 PM ET *

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04.09.2018 | 8:06 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 871st

remember he gave a primed J. Jones ( greatest Man in huMan history) a great hard epic fight, i remember i wasnt into MMA long and he KTFO my favorite fighter ever in Chuck i was like Say Waaaaaaaaaaa and alot of other epic moments i remember it like yday when it was like "The Suga Era".... ****.. fxkin hate that  time goes so fast sh!t , slow it down  i wanna go back but no guy is strait O G i dunno pay is big factor but i would like to see him rack up those wins via any means necessary hopefully can fill his coffers too i dunno

* Edited at 04.09.2018, 8:10 PM ET *

"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

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04.09.2018 | 8:14 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 871st

my favorite bout of his would be the ones against prime Thiago, Jardine and Davis

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04.10.2018 | 7:54 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 706th

I hope he gets at least one more win before he retires.

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