UFC On Fox 2 Results: Rashad Evans Vs Phil Davis Video Fight Highlights
by Matthew Roth on Jan 28, 2012 11:56 PM EST
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Rashad Evans faced Phil Davis Saturday night in Chicago for a shot at Jon Jones' light heavyweight title. For twenty-five minutes Evans was able to outwork and control Phil Davis on both the ground and on the feet. Rashad has made huge leaps in becoming a more well rounded fighter developing a heavy top game to compliment his speedy boxing.
The judges gave all five rounds to Evans for his dominant performance. This fight was original booked for UFC 133 but injuries to both fighters caused the extensive delays. Davis was unable to get the fight to the ground nor was he able to find his range when attacking on the feet.
Though Evans earned a shot at Jones' title, he wasn't impressive in his performance. The skills he showcased on Saturday night don't really offer any kind of threat to Jon Jones. He was also unable to find his range for an extended period of time and wasn't able to finish Davis within the time limit.
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I'm not even sure this is as easy for Jones as most people are making it out to be.
So far, whenever Jones commits and his success isn’t consistently stifled, he has always been successful. If Rashad can lower Jones to his level (Yes! That’s also a skill) he may well make it a long fight.
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by Unabomberman on Jan 29, 2012 12:03 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Not necessarily a W for Evans though, right.
Because I wasn’t that impressed with his work in and out of the pocket. Picture him how he was today against an even younger kid with even longer arms.
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by dajulzta on Jan 29, 2012 12:06 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I know what you're saying, but I like Rashad's chances to make this a good scrap.
I’m not saying it will move past the second round, but that does not mean that Jones will insta-beat him in that time frame. If he pulls a Machida and gives Jones fits in one area, it will be a good showing for him.
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by Unabomberman on Jan 29, 2012 12:42 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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by dajulzta on Jan 29, 2012 12:53 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Why is there a picture of Rampage and Rashad?
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by DirtyML on Jan 29, 2012 12:06 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
Just noticed that.
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by dajulzta on Jan 29, 2012 12:07 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Promoting black on black Unity?
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by Neo X on Jan 29, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That's what happens
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by Mongoose44 on Jan 29, 2012 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Uhhh...
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nice write up
it’s “leaps” by the way, I don’t believe you meant to write “leeps”
I think it was said a long time ago that Davis wouldn’t really get hurt by a loss and I think it’s true. This was a “gimme” fight for Evans to set up a fight with Jones.
on another note, why the crap is Jones rated higher than Anderson SILVA IN UFC UNDISPUTED 3?!?! that’s just ridiculousness to me. (yes, i know it’s at LHW)
because anderson hasnt fought lhw since he fought griffin thats why
i said the same thing when i saw it to but it makes sense because you cant rate your champion lower then anyone in the division no matter what
Because they have Jones’ striking stats on par with Anderson’s, but also gave him superior stats related to top control.
In-game, Jones’ youtube striking is predictable, and you can counter it easily.
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by MicahtheCynic on Jan 29, 2012 1:12 AM EST up reply actions
wasnt impressive??
What fight did you watch? I watched Rashad completely outclass Davis for 5 rounds.
by b2tharad on Jan 29, 2012 12:33 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I know, right?
Prefight Davis was a big, young top 3 wrestler in MMA with legitimate submission skills that had beaten fighters like Gustafsson and Lil Nog en route to a top ten ranking; post fight apparently he wasn’t even good enough that Rashad handling him in every aspect of MMA would be impressive.
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by Enmascarado on Jan 29, 2012 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
rashad can never win
He outwrestled the younger champion wrestler, but its unconvincing.
He demolished tito, but tito is shot.
He KOed chuck, but he was on the way down.
by Ricardo Arguello on Jan 29, 2012 3:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
He KO'd Forrest but lol
He head kicked a fish
He barely beat Bisping (Ah Ha! I think we found the source!)
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by RolloTomasi on Jan 29, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Davis was a good win for Rashad.
He didn’t get put into trouble late, like he was against Page and T. Silva
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by ElliotMatheny on Jan 29, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
ruuushard
did what he had to do to get the win, it was more exciting then his match with rampage or thiago
Dont act like your shit dont stink
did rashad show any way in which he can beat jones in this fight?
i’m pumped for the fight, but goddamn i cant think of any stylistic matchup or gameplan that rashad can follow to victory here.
outside of landing a flash ko, or jones not showing up at 100% i simply cant imagine rashad regaining the belt
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by MegaReem on Jan 29, 2012 1:57 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I didnt think for a second that davis had a chance against rashad going into this fight, but wow. davis hands and foot work just looked so awkward at times. i was not impressed at all
rashad, although i like him, gave me no reason whatsoever that he can beat jones. and like i said a while back; that “mean streak” that belies jones’ exterior is going to come out in full force against rashad.
its going to be ugly. mark my words
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Can they put a clock on corner of the screen.
Rashad showed everyone that he is an elite fighter
By outclassing a guy who isn’t. Is he going to beat Jones? Probably not, but to be quite honest if he can come out and really put it Jones, I think he has a chance. Jones is an offensive prodigy, but he seems a little shy of exchanging in the pocket, and I have to wonder how good his defense is.
I knew Rashad would win based on the walkout music
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Although I think All of the Lights is probably one of the best pop songs in recent memory
can’t compare with Mobb Deep before Prodigy forgot how to rap.
by discoandherpes on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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by some schmuck in texas on Jan 29, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
2007-2008: Rashad is such a boring lay and prayer!
2009: Who does this guy think he is? Badr Hari? Stop the sloppy kickboxing and go back to your wrestling!
2010: Boooooring! Try to mix it up every now and then!
2011: Yeah, ok, but try mixing it up with someone that isn’t Tito! Take a step up in competition, maybe someone you won’t be able to outwrestle. Like Phil Davis!
2012: Meh. I am unimpress.
Jesus Christ.
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by BVandDietPepsi on Jan 29, 2012 9:17 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
He's a solid #2 in the div.
I called him beating Machida the first time out (nice work, right?) Maybe after Jones whomps him it’ll be time to make that matchup again.
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by some schmuck in texas on Jan 29, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Yup, yup, yup.
Just like how Rampage will KO him, he’ll be too rusty against a hot Tito, Davis will outwrestle him, so on and so forth.
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by BVandDietPepsi on Jan 29, 2012 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, maybe he can beat Jones. Those crucifixes were mean-looking, and clearly he and Jones are on the same page with that technique.
I expected all those other fights to go down pretty much the way they did, though.
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by some schmuck in texas on Jan 29, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
"The skills he showcased on Saturday night don't really offer any kind of threat to Jon Jones."
Rashad did just dominate a long-limbed, fantastic wrestler, right? Rashad has great hand speed in the pocket. That wouldn’t be “any kind of threat” against Jones? Rashad was able to land takedowns and strikes by catching the kicks Davis used to keep Rashad on the outside – clearly another maneuver that wouldn’t be “any kind of threat to Jones.”
Jones ought to be the favorite in their fight, but give me a break.
Jones will actually KO and submit him at the same time!
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by BVandDietPepsi on Jan 29, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
you are on fire today. I agree with what you are saying Rashad was never concerned in that fight. It was like watching a n older brother pick on his little brother for 5 rounds.
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by Bobillarious on Jan 29, 2012 12:47 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Separately
Those robot double leg takedowns were even more obnoxious than gladiator man.
I guess “class” is just the weight you make the day before the fights.
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by some schmuck in texas on Jan 29, 2012 10:00 AM EST reply actions
I was impressed by Rashad
At no point did Phil have him in any danger and he thoroughly outgrappled the “superior” wrestler that everyone was so sure would buttfuck Rashad on the ground. Rashad may not have gotten some incredible finish but he dominated the entire fight and outclassed Phil in every area.
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by menckenstein on Jan 29, 2012 10:08 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
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