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08-03-2012, 10:59 AM
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|  UFC MW's Sonnen, Weidman emerge as options for Rashad Evans' next bout
UFC middleweights Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman emerge as options for Rashad Evans' next bout
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Rashad Evans has been considering a drop to the middleweight division in the last couple of months, and it's an idea that seems to be gaining some steam. A coy Evans posted a picture of a staredown between himself and Chael Sonnen on Instagram, then simply smiled and walked away from Fuel TV's Ariel Helwani when asked about the picture.
However, that's not the only fight with intriguing possibilities for Evans in the middleweight division, as another option presented itself off the top of the head from UFC President Dana White. In a media scrum following Thursday's UFC on Fox 4 press conference, White was asked about Evans' next move, and he had an interesting idea pop up.
"Rashad? I dunno. Personally I haven't talked to Rashad. I've heard the talks of him wanting to go to 185 or possibly going to 185. I dunno. If he did, he'd have to fight somebody," White said (via BleacherReport.com. "Maybe you do Rashad vs. [Chris] Weidman and the winner of that gets a shot. You know what I mean? That just came off the top of my head."
| UFC middleweights Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman emerge as options for Rashad Evans' next bout
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08-03-2012, 11:01 AM
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Interesting picture.
I would love to see either of those fights!!!
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08-03-2012, 11:10 AM
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I'm a sonnen fan, and I will admit Rashad is the worst possible match up for him. I predict round 1 tko if Rashad can make the cut without killing himself. As far as Weidman goes, I don't know he is full of surprises.
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08-03-2012, 11:21 AM
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Sonnen/rashad = good wrestling match. It would be a toss up to me. Weidman on the other hand I think is trouble for shad. I'd take Chris by TKO in the second or third.
I look at that picture and all I can think is rashad should be a MW. He would def be in the top 3 or 4 in the division.
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08-03-2012, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by The Donosaur I'm a sonnen fan, and I will admit Rashad is the worst possible match up for him. I predict round 1 tko if Rashad can make the cut without killing himself. As far as Weidman goes, I don't know he is full of surprises. | Agreed.
Rashad would wreck Chael; and I think he could give Anderson some major problems.
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08-03-2012, 11:23 AM
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Rashad/Weidman would be fun to watch.
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08-03-2012, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by The Donosaur I'm a sonnen fan, and I will admit Rashad is the worst possible match up for him. I predict round 1 tko if Rashad can make the cut without killing himself. As far as Weidman goes, I don't know he is full of surprises. | That kid is like a magic hat. You just never know what trick he's gonna pull out next.
Rashad vs Sonnen would be fun. Think of all the great trash talk and hype that one would garner.
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08-03-2012, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by disposableassassin Sonnen/rashad = good wrestling match. It would be a toss up to me. Weidman on the other hand I think is trouble for shad. I'd take Chris by TKO in the second or third.
I look at that picture and all I can think is rashad should be a MW. He would def be in the top 3 or 4 in the division. | Wrestling match yeah its a toss up, with a slight edge to Chael. If their wrestling cancels out then Chael is screwed imo. Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumble That kid is like a magic hat. You just never know what trick he's gonna pull out next.
Rashad vs Sonnen would be fun. Think of all the great trash talk and hype that one would garner. | Oddly enough I think Chael would be super respectful to Rashad. I don't know why, but I think he would play nice. I hope I'm wrong though because it could be hilarious. Quote:
Originally Posted by 0mega1 Agreed.
Rashad would wreck Chael; and I think he could give Anderson some major problems. | I think he would beat Anderson.
Sorry for 3 consecutive posts. I wish I could multi quote in one post from my phone.
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Reason: the ever elusive triple phone post....you nailed the dismount!
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08-03-2012, 11:37 AM
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i like chael, but nothing tops seeing weidman/rashad in my book. it's absolutely a contender fight (whereas sonnen wouldn't be back in the picture that quickly) gives weidman another fight to showcase his improving talents, and rashad a change to prove that he's really the best wrestler in mma. all around, perfect set up imo!
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08-03-2012, 11:53 AM
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Why does Rashad need to fight the number one contender? WTF is Silva gonna do until then? Age?
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