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Rashad Evans Talks Twitter Feud with Bones, Fighting Phil Davis at UFC 133

“Suga” Rashad Evans spoke to MMADigest about a variety of subjects leading up to his fight vs. Phil Davis in August at UFC 133. The fight has recently been scheduled to replace his title fight against the now-injured champ Jon Jones.
On similarities be…

“Suga” Rashad Evans spoke to MMADigest about a variety of subjects leading up to his fight vs. Phil Davis in August at UFC 133. The fight has recently been scheduled to replace his title fight against the now-injured champ Jon Jones.

On similarities between champ Jones and replacement opponent Davis

“They are both athletic, pretty good wrestlers and both have a ranginess to them. That’s probably where it ends right there.”

On the twitter war with Jones and how it started

“Just speaking the truth man, just speaking the truth. He had made a comment about beating me in practice and I was like, if you beat me in practice it was DESIGNED for you to beat me in practice because I was trying to help you get ready for Bryan Bader so.” he told MMA Digest.

No doubt he meant Ryan Bader, or was he taking a shot at Bader? 

When asked if the training sessions with Jones were one sided, he also went on to explain the training relationship and the purpose of it.

“When you have a training relationship, it’s not about winning, it’s about making each other better and helping each other. As the fight comes closer, you peak at the right time. I was trying to get him ready, but whatever.”

On Rashad’s Milli Vanilli comment towards Jones and if he thought it bothered Bones

“I don’t know if it bothered him or not and it doesn’t matter. He is fake. When you fake you fake.”

On where Rashad is training these days

“Not at ATT. I’m at Imperial.” He said he is training day to day with the likes of the Villefort’s, Jorge Santiago, Big Foot and Calvacante among others.

On how the fight with Phil Davis at UFC 133 is going to go down

“I’m gonna put on a good show, and the result will be my hand being raised. Phil Davis is a tough guy so I’m gonna have to train hard and fight hard.” 

I was looking forward to Evans vs. Jones but the Davis fight is very interesting as well. I look forward to seeing it!

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UFC 130: Frankie Edgar and The 10 Most Underappreciated Fighters in MMA Today

When lightweights Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard battle it out for the third time at UFC 130, not only the title will be on the line but respect will be as well.It’s something neither of them really get, but as they continue to fight and beat the best,…

When lightweights Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard battle it out for the third time at UFC 130, not only the title will be on the line but respect will be as well.

It’s something neither of them really get, but as they continue to fight and beat the best, it should gradually come.

Whether or not the 10 fighters on this list are at the top of their divisions, they deserve more respect than they probably get.

Some are UFC champions or have been UFC champions and others number one contenders and title challengers.

They all deserve more recognition for fighting the best and leaving their mark in mixed martial arts.

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Phil Davis Not Guaranteed a Title Shot With Win Over Rashad Evans

Filed under: UFC, NewsTORONTO — Rashad Evans wanted to fight for the championship. Phil Davis wanted time off. Neither man got their wish. Earlier this week, the UFC announced the two would face each other at UFC 133 in August.

It was a situation bo…

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TORONTO — Rashad Evans wanted to fight for the championship. Phil Davis wanted time off. Neither man got their wish. Earlier this week, the UFC announced the two would face each other at UFC 133 in August.

It was a situation born of necessity, after UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones was informed that his hand injury would require surgery, pushing back his return to the octagon. UFC president Dana White said Jones might need as much as six months before he’s ready to come back, and time waits for no man, even the champ. So the UFC went to plan B. Last time this happened, Evans passed, electing to wait and fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. But then Rua got healthy, Evans got hurt and was forced to withdraw. Now it’s coming up on a year in between fights for Evans, and he can’t afford to wait any longer.

A loss will nearly certainly knock Evans out of the No. 1 contender spot, but that doesn’t mean Davis will be fighting for a chance to compete for the belt.

Jon Jones Injured; Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Booked for UFC 133

The grudge match will have to wait. So will Jon Jones’ first title defense.

A hand injury has knocked the new UFC light-heavyweight champion out of action for the time being, leaving the UFC without a main event for its upcoming return to Philad…

The grudge match will have to wait. So will Jon Jones‘ first title defense.

A hand injury has knocked the new UFC light-heavyweight champion out of action for the time being, leaving the UFC without a main event for its upcoming return to Philadelphia in August. As a result, the promotion has booked a fight pitting Jones’ scheduled opponent Rashad Evans against rising star Phil Davis.

The UFC 133 fight was confirmed by the UFC on Monday morning. It was first reported by the Canadian Press.

Xtreme Couture Wants Rashad Evans (VIDEO)

Xtreme Couture Head Grappling Coach, Neil Melanson tells us they [Xtreme Couture] are trying to get Rashad Evans to train at the gym. He feels his style of coaching is perfect for Evans and he could help him finish on the ground…no insult to Greg Jackson. Watch the interview below:

Watch Neil Melanson says Xtreme Couture […]

Xtreme Couture Head Grappling Coach, Neil Melanson tells us they [Xtreme Couture] are trying to get Rashad Evans to train at the gym. He feels his style of coaching is perfect for Evans and he could help him finish on the ground…no insult to Greg Jackson. Watch the interview below:

Watch Neil Melanson says Xtreme Couture wants Rashad Evans on RawVegas.tv

Jon Jones and Rashad Evans Embarrassing Themselves

For a fight that has yet to be scheduled, it’s getting mighty difficult to care about either fighter in the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans bitter feud. Both grown men seem as they are less likely hyping their fight and more likely to be so pumped on their own hype that they can’t see […]

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For a fight that has yet to be scheduled, it’s getting mighty difficult to care about either fighter in the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans bitter feud. Both grown men seem as they are less likely hyping their fight and more likely to be so pumped on their own hype that they can’t see straight.

In the latest exchange between the two fighters, Jon Jones commented to ESPN that he could have finished Evans in training “numerous times.” This obviously irked Evans who took to Twitter with this comeback:

“ @jonnybones must b high! Cuz remember him looking at me begging me 2 let him up cuz he couldn’t get back 2 his feet in training.”

and then also these two:

“@ jonnybones is a Swagger Jacker!”

@ jonnybones will b mma’s version of Milli Vinilli.. Wait until the curtain comes down cuz it will!! he is fake! The fighting is off the hook but as a person he is fake!”

*Editor’s Note: Milli Vanili? Really Rashad? Way to go dating yourself by using a reference to a 1980s pop duo. Probably not the best idea to make you look so much older than your spry young opponent. You couldn’t come back with a more recent fake black person? How about maybe this guy?

But I digress and show you Jon Jones’ clever response:

@ SugaRashadEvans #cmonson

Well, if that doesn’t say it all! Actually, it doesn’t. I had to refer to this definition from Urban Dictionary to understand the massive insulting weight of being called “son”: “to be called son is to be belittled, disrespected!! [Example:] I call you my son cuz ill beat you like your Father.”

The continuous exchange between the two fighters is getting tired. It’s pointless and embarrassing and makes both fighters look like they have their heads so far up their own asses, they can’t see what a little self-respect looks like. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to see this fight, but I like watching fights a whole lot more when I actually give a shit about the fighter. Hopefully both guys remember they are known and liked for their seemingly humbled personas and not this crap. But if they continue with these exchanges… at the very least… can they please be clever?