Author: Trent Reinsmith

Bleacher Report’s John Heinis:

Fighters Only recently interviewed UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans.

The main topic of discussion was one of Evans former opponents, “The Count” Michael Bisping.

Evans said that Bisping is not a guy who seems that skilled, until you enter the cage against him. 

“That’s one thing I learned by fighting him. And his takedowns have gotten a lot better, I have been impressed by that—and by his transitions to those takedowns,” Evans complimented.

The former light heavyweight champion then had no problem elaborating on these comments. 

“See its one thing to be able to hit a takedown—anybody at this level in MMA, we all know how to take someone down. But its the little things that make your takedown effective and one of the things is your transition from your punches to your takedown.”

For those unfamiliar, Evans won a split decision over Bisping at UFC 78 in what was widely considered a boring fight. 

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Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:

According to MMAConvert.com, UFC welterweight Jon Fitch had successful surgery after he suffered a shoulder injury during his bout against BJ Penn, at UFC 127. 

Fitch posted via Twitter earlier today following his surgery and he seems to be in great spirits.

“Awake and feeling like a million bucks,” Fitch said. 

While the American Kickboxing Academy fighter has not confirmed a return to the Octagon, he is expected to be out of action for six months.

However the injury has not affected Fitch completely. MMAConvert.com also reports he attended a UFC 129 after party last weekend in Toronto, where he and AKA teammate Cain Velasquez ran into BJ Penn.

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Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for Thursday, May 5:

UFC 129: Cesar Gracie surprised by Jake Shields’ boxing skills.

UFC 131: Rani Yahya out, Jason Young to fight Dustin Poirier.

UFC 130: Gray Maynard talks Frankie Edgar, Anthony Pettis and Rashad Evans.

UFC 129 Results: Could Mark Hominick get another title shot with a couple of wins?

UFC 130: Roy Nelson talks UFC Fan Expo, mullets and Frank Mir.

UFC Rio: Ben Rothwell’s return and rumored opponent.

Yushin Okami vows to take away Anderson Silva‘s aura at UFC 134.

UFC 129 Recap: Vladimir Matyushenko wants to rematch Tito Ortiz or Lil Nog.

UFC 129 Results: Lyoto Machida’s kick may not be from Steven Seagal.

Rashad Evans: Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping is a “competitive fight.”

UFC News: Jon Fitch has “no pain” following shoulder surgery.

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Bleacher Report’s Sal DeRose:

At UFC 129, Mark Hominick gave Jose Aldo a run for his money even with a hematoma on his head. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to grasp the UFC featherweight title from Aldo.

Hominick though, may get another crack at the featherweight title with a couple more wins under his belt after he impressed the UFC with his UFC 129 performance.

“Oh, they were thrilled. They were like, ‘Heal up and we want you back as soon as you can. In another two fights you will get another crack at the title,’” Hominick told The Fan 590 Radio on Monday. “I know some of the things I have to work on to take him out. I don’t think he would be lining up to fight me to tell you the honest truth.”

Hominick took the fight to Aldo and in the fifth round made an impressive comeback to try and sway the judges in his favor. Hominick though lost to Aldo by unanimous decision and is now out for a little bit while he heals.

Hominick’s performance took place at home in Canada in front of 50,000 at Roger Centre in Toronto.

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