ufc 114 rampage vs. evans
Most of these things aren’t known to the public as the fight plays out in their head before it actually happens. [1]
LAS VEGAS — Spend enough time around Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and you begin to wonder if they wish this whole trash-talk thing never began. [2]
Such is the case at UFC 114, as Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson takes on ‘Sugar’ Rashad Evans. [3]
LAS VEGAS — Rashad Evans and Rampage Jackson shook hands and slapped each other on the back, their long-raging rivalry finally calmed by the mutual respect that’s only earned in the octagon. [4]
The full fight card featured five Ultimate Fighter season champions Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, Diego Sanchez, Amir Sadollah and Efrain Escudero. [5]
Such is the case with the UFC 114 matchup between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans. [1]
Sure it’s going to make them a lot of money at UFC 114, but it’s also clear that they’re both ready to fight and move on. [2]
Evans dominated the first two rounds and survived Jackson’s vicious third-round flurry to win their light heavyweight bout by unanimous decision at UFC 114 on Saturday night. [4]
The UFC 114 pay-per-view violence-fest Saturday will be a defining day in the lives of Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson. [6]
The fight punctuated a protracted feud between Evans and Jackson, who coached against each other on the UFC’s reality television show last year. [4]
Jackson and Evans were originally scheduled to square off after The Ultimate Fighter season 10, during which they coached opposing squads. [...] But sometimes, the mixed martial arts community is treated to a fight that would have taken place in the parking lot outside of the arena, if the two men weren’t getting paid for it. [3]
One need only look at Evans’ most recent fights for proof that he doesn’t seem to fight with a game plan in mind. [6]
In the UFC specifically, the athletes are taking part in a sport still on the rise and for a variety of reasons, don’t have the liberty to seek out bouts they want as they wait on the matchups they need. [3]
If Rashad didn’t have such a pattern of fading as the fight goes on I would pick him because of that, but alas, I still think Quinton has this fight. [7]
Sources:
[1] UFC 114 Breakdown: Quinton ‘Rampage‘ Jackson vs. Rashad Evans …
[2] Rashad Evans, Rampage Jackson and Why Rivalry Equals Respect …
[3] UFC 114 Evans vs. Jackson: Betting preview and picks - 05-27-2010
[4] UFC 114: Evans survives late flurry to earn win over Rampage
[5] UFC 114 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[6] UFC 114 Preview: The Main Card
[7] UFC 114: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans …