Ahead of UFC 145, Alex Davis says fighting friends difficult but necessary as MMA grows

This weekend’s UFC 145 event features a main event between UFC light
heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champ Rashad Evans.

While the
fact that both of these fighters are elite-level competitors should be
enough to warrant interest, it’s the f…

This weekend’s UFC 145 event features a main event between UFC light
heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champ Rashad Evans.

While the
fact that both of these fighters are elite-level competitors should be
enough to warrant interest, it’s the fractured friendship between the
two that is grabbing all of the headlines.

Veteran manager Alex Davis says the feud between the two has provided an interesting storyline, but he believes it’s an unnecessary tactic. As MMA continues to grow, Davis believes more friends will square off, and he hopes their relationships can stand up to the pressure.