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[BonesKnows]

Everyone is cool with DC dropping down and fighting jones without a fight at 205 because "fights at a high weight class mean more." So if rashad beats lil nog that win would mean more than weidmans wins over subpar opponents thus putting rashad ahead of weidman in the rankings if/when he moves to 185.

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Rashad Evans says he would accept Anderson Silva fight, if offered - MMA Fighting

[Fe1]

Originally Posted by Dr. MMA

Well if he wins on Saturday, he would be coming off a win. Sure he should have at least one win at 185 but that didn't stop Chael from getting a shot who lost at 185 in his last fight, and never won at 205. Nick Diaz loses and gets suspended and gets a shot. Hell Frankie lost his last 2 fights and is getting a shot. I'm not supporting this decision, but given UFC's logic latey, this doesn't look like the worst title decision they will be making. At least Rashad would've came off a win.

I know what you're saying, and I don't disagree. He definitely would be more deserving of a title shot than Chael or Diaz, but I'm still unhappy that the UFC is continuing the trend of giving title shots to people that don't deserve it.

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Originally Posted by Fe1

I know what you're saying, and I don't disagree. He definitely would be more deserving of a title shot than Chael, Diaz, or Frankie but I'm still unhappy that the UFC is continuing the trend of giving title shots to people that don't deserve it.

Fixed it for you.

[roaddawg]

Originally Posted by Rise

The title is very misleading. He just says that if Rashad were to move 185 he'd be considered for the next shot.

Rashad also said he would definitely drop down to get a crack at a title and who would blame him.

[roaddawg]

Originally Posted by Fe1

I know what you're saying, and I don't disagree. He definitely would be more deserving of a title shot than Chael or Diaz, but I'm still unhappy that the UFC is continuing the trend of giving title shots to people that don't deserve it.

They have to give the shot to somebody who deserves it. Not only that but that somebody needs to be capable of putting asses in seats. The UFC is still in the business of making money.

[Mr. Cornute]

Being I'm a huge fan of Rashad (win, lose or draw) I would greatly enjoy seeing him against Anderson. Being I'm a fan of Anderson I wouldn't be all that mad if my top 3 favorite fighter defeats him for the title. That would boost Rashad's profile with him being a two division champ and the guy who finally defeated Anderson Silva in the UFC.

[Sniggles]

Originally Posted by roaddawg

They have to give the shot to somebody who deserves it. Not only that but that somebody needs to be capable of putting asses in seats. The UFC is still in the business of making money.

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Patrick Côté
James Irvin

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Originally Posted by Sniggles

Thales Leites
Patrick Côté
James Irvin

When dafuq did James Irvin get a title shot?!

[Y2JUBAE]

Rashad is much more accomplished in mma than Chris, not to mention, if he wins his next fight, that perfectly sets up a fight with him and Anderson.

Title is not misleading, and nor was the other article about Chris being closer than most think. I mean, it's Chris or one other guy, how much closer can it get? If people would step back for a moment away from Weidman's balls, they would see he's not exactly been looked over time and time again. He's right there at a title shot and if he has to fight one more time, it's not robbery, it's no tragedy, his time has come, he's getting a shot either now or after his next win.