Tag: Rashad

UFC 145: 10 Bold Predictions for Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans

Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans is beginning to sound scripted. In fact, if the back-story to UFC 145‘s headliner was a movie, we’d be inclined to criticize the plot—a tale of betrayal between two brothers, two former champions, …

Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans is beginning to sound scripted. In fact, if the back-story to UFC 145‘s headliner was a movie, we’d be inclined to criticize the plot—a tale of betrayal between two brothers, two former champions, the master and the student, the young lion and the seasoned veteran, one divided family and a long-standing grudge. […]

Rodrigo Botti Talks Blackzilians, Joining Rashad and Overeem, and More

The Blackzilians have yet another man on board. And quite possibly the wisest of the bunch: Rodrigo “The Brave” Botti (3-0). “I have always been inspired to accomplish many things. I have always told myself that I can accomplish many …

The Blackzilians have yet another man on board. And quite possibly the wisest of the bunch: Rodrigo “The Brave” Botti (3-0). “I have always been inspired to accomplish many things. I have always told myself that I can accomplish many things if I just believe,” Botti told Bleacher Report. What makes Botti the wisest? Few […]

UFC News: Hendo Believes He Should Have Fought Jon Jones before Rashad Evans

UFC light heavyweight contender and former champion Rashad Evans has missed a second opportunity at wearing 12 pounds of gold for over a year due to circumstances out of his control.  However, don’t expect fellow 205-pound contender Dan Hend…

UFC light heavyweight contender and former champion Rashad Evans has missed a second opportunity at wearing 12 pounds of gold for over a year due to circumstances out of his control.  However, don’t expect fellow 205-pound contender Dan Henderson to have any sympathy for “Suga.” “I guess (UFC President) Dana (White) promised Rashad he was […]

Jon Jones, Rashad Evans and the Other 23 Fighters Who Embody MMA

When this article popped up as a subject for discussion, I was intrigued. Like a fine wine, MMA is deep and complex, and something that can be enjoyed on many levels. It is a sport. It is a game. It is a business. Each of those is a world unto itself a…

When this article popped up as a subject for discussion, I was intrigued. Like a fine wine, MMA is deep and complex, and something that can be enjoyed on many levels. It is a sport. It is a game. It is a business. Each of those is a world unto itself and each can be […]

Jon Jones and Rashad Evans Sound Off on Legalizing MMA in New York

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) light heavyweight titlist Jon Jones and former divisional champ Rashad Evans have joined the calls for MMA (mixed martial arts) to be legalized in the state of New York. Jones and Rashad, who are both natives of New…

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) light heavyweight titlist Jon Jones and former divisional champ Rashad Evans have joined the calls for MMA (mixed martial arts) to be legalized in the state of New York. Jones and Rashad, who are both natives of New York, are slated to lock horns at UFC 145 in a championship contest […]

Rashad Evans Looking Forward to Fighting Jon Jones, Says Drama Is ‘So Old’

Rashad Evans‘ rise to the 205-pound division has been long, but a well-deserved one. From competing on The Ultimate Fighter to defeating some of the sport’s legendary fighters in Chuck Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson,…

Rashad Evans‘ rise to the 205-pound division has been long, but a well-deserved one. From competing on The Ultimate Fighter to defeating some of the sport’s legendary fighters in Chuck Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Evans had many great moments in his career. And on April 21st, he’ll have another great moment as he gets the […]