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Rashad Evans talks about his upcoming fight against Mauricio shogun Rua in May of next year, what he has been up to lately, fighting in general and spending time with family.

The biggest news in the 205lb class involved two young wrestlers, one on the rise, one due for a fall. #9 Jon Jones cracks the top 10 after crucifying #29 (was #24) Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC on Versus 2. #8 Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal will certainly fall next month after his loss to #15 Rafael "Feijao" Calvacante at Strikeforce: Houston.

This is the portrait of a division on hold. With #1 Mauricio "Shogun" Rua out with an injured knee and #3 Rashad Evans electing to wait out Shogun's return, light heavyweight has been snoozeville this month.

UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio Shogun Rua is recovering from knee surgery but #1 contender Rashad Evans is in no hurry for the title.

The five most significant fights in MMA from July 2009 to July 2010 as chosen by BloodyElbow.com and USA TODAY.

Not a lot of movement in MMA's premiere division this month. The biggest fight featured #21 Chuck Liddell losing to #11 Rich Franklin at UFC 115.

Chuck Liddell beat far more of the top fighters of his era than any other light heavyweight. It's not even close.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua says Chuck will win by knockout at UFC 115

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is the new UFC 205lb champion but questions remain as to whether or not he'll

The king is dead. Long live the king. #1 Mauricio "Shogun" Rua definitively established himself as the new king of the division with his first round finish of #2 Lyoto Machida to take the UFC 205lb title.