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[FCK]

He's 50/50 on this or better, and he hasn't even done a practise cut?

Damn he's optimistic.

[goodtimes]

Evans is about the same size as Sonnen, Okami, or Silva, he should be able to make 185 if he cuts properly. Could he beat any of those guys? Would be cool to see.

[Masscore]

Kind of baffles my mind that this guy at one point was an undefeated HW. I think he could make 185 rather easily and be a force down there. Have him cut down to MW fight Belfort and winner gets a shot at the Weidman/Silva winner.

[CtGreat]

Originally Posted by Masscore

Kind of baffles my mind that this guy at one point was an undefeated HW. I think he could make 185 rather easily and be a force down there. Have him cut down to MW fight Belfort and winner gets a shot at the Weidman/Silva winner.

Nah have him face Weidman or Sonnen, it would be more exciting if he faced a strong grappler instead of a striker with semi weak grappling. IMO, striker vs grappler matchups tend to be quite boring

[The Donosaur]

50/50 to middleweight means he is fighting Rich Franklin at 195.

[TBEAR]

Originally Posted by TheGoose

I've met Rashad and he is noticeably smaller than middle weights i've met like Stann, Munoz and Sakara he would be much better suited at 185lbs.

I met Mark and Rashad aswell...Mark looks huge compared to Rashad...but bulk dont mean everything

Originally Posted by SimpleJack

I personally REALLY hope he goes through with it.

MW lacks a strong wrestler with dynamic striking like Rashad. Most other divisions have someone who fits that bill. (BW- Faber, FW- Mendes, LW- Edgar/Henderson, WW- GSP, LHW- Rashad, Jones, and HW- Cain)

I think it will take that kind of fighter to dethrone Silva (if it can be done). Someone's going to have to be able to weather that storm of striking long enough each round to plant him on his back.

Agree, I am not sure if Rashad can beat Anderson though

Originally Posted by Masscore

Kind of baffles my mind that this guy at one point was an undefeated HW. I think he could make 185 rather easily and be a force down there. Have him cut down to MW fight Belfort and winner gets a shot at the Weidman/Silva winner.

I think Rashad beats Vitor pretty easy. Rasad would most likly (if he is smart anyway) Put Vitor on his back and keep him there for 3 rds

[Cat--Smasher]

Originally Posted by The Donosaur

50/50 to middleweight means he is fighting Rich Franklin at 195.

Good start and test for dropping weight.

But I dont think Rich wants to be the catch weight guy, he is getting up in age and wants the one last run at gold.

[SimpleJack]

I'd still like to see him and Vitor fight at 190-195 but many folks disagreed so screw them

[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Rashad is a very smart guy and won't approach a cut stupidly. He's always appeared as though he COULD make the cut down and if he does it and feels good, Rashad/Anderson is cash MONEY!

[Masscore]

Originally Posted by CtGreat

Nah have him face Weidman or Sonnen, it would be more exciting if he faced a strong grappler instead of a striker with semi weak grappling. IMO, striker vs grappler matchups tend to be quite boring

Sonnen is currently out of the title picture so Evans beating him would be nice but I would rather him face a guy that is near a title shot just to clear the division up a little bit.

Plus I think Weidman is getting the next title shot for a few reasons.

1. He is more marketable then any current contender outside of Bisping

2. He has two wins in a row over Top 10 MWs.

3. The timeline matches up the best. Him and Silva are both fresh and could probably fight by October or early November. So let them fight and give the division time to clear out.