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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 Out Against Rashad Evans, Phil Davis Steps in for UFC 133

MMAWeekly reports that Jon Jones has pulled out of the most anticpated fight of the year which would have pit him against Rashad Evans:
A torn ligament in Jones’ thumb has forced the UFC’s light heavyweight champion into surgery. Instead of waiting, Rashad Evans will take a fight against Phil Davis at UFC 133.
Interesting Evans has […]

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MMAWeekly reports that Jon Jones has pulled out of the most anticpated fight of the year which would have pit him against Rashad Evans:

A torn ligament in Jones’ thumb has forced the UFC’s light heavyweight champion into surgery. Instead of waiting, Rashad Evans will take a fight against Phil Davis at UFC 133.

Interesting Evans has decided not to wait, as a fight with Phil Davis doesn’t do much for him, but understandably he is taking the fight since he hasn’t been in the Octagon for about a year now when he won his bout against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 114. But the most intriguing part is will the Jones/Evans friendship be repaired? Either way, no doubt we will hear from Rashad Evans soon.

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.

Rich Franklin to Face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 133

Filed under: UFC, NewsTwo veterans in need of a win will meet in Philadelphia in August, when Rich Franklin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira meet up at UFC 133.

The UFC confirmed that fight — along with a welterweight bout pitting Brian Ebersole against …

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Two veterans in need of a win will meet in Philadelphia in August, when Rich Franklin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira meet up at UFC 133.

The UFC confirmed that fight — along with a welterweight bout pitting Brian Ebersole against Dennis Hallman — on Friday afternoon.

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Jason “Mayhem” Miller signs multi-fight contract with the UFC. Now Miller, Jake Shields and the Diaz brothers are all under the Zuffa umbrella. This is gonna be fun!: here.
Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama set for UFC 133 in Philadelphia: here.
Bellator 42 Live Weigh-Ins at 6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT): here.
TUF 13 ratings remain steady at 1.3 […]

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Jason “Mayhem” Miller signs multi-fight contract with the UFC. Now Miller, Jake Shields and the Diaz brothers are all under the Zuffa umbrella. This is gonna be fun!: here.

Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama set for UFC 133 in Philadelphia: here.

Bellator 42 Live Weigh-Ins at 6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT): here.

TUF 13 ratings remain steady at 1.3 million: here.

Pat Curran drops down to Featherweight for Bellator “Summer Series” Tournament here.

Jon Fitch wants rematch with BJ Penn as his next fight after his shoulder surgery/rehab: here.

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Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Set for UFC 133 in Philadelphia

Filed under: UFC, NewsVitor Belfort will look to bounce back into the win column after suffering a loss in his recent middleweight championship fight, when he takes on Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 133.

The match was confirmed by UFC president Dana White t…

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Vitor Belfort will look to bounce back into the win column after suffering a loss in his recent middleweight championship fight, when he takes on Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 133.

The match was confirmed by UFC president Dana White to ESPN UK.

White also confirmed the event would take place in Philadelphia on August 6, as first reported by MMA Fighting back in February.