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“SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA
#9953411 - 03/11/09 06:11 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Fuck Yes!!!!
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009
UFC Light Heavyweight title bout replaces postponed title fight between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – In the UFC® light heavyweight division, the most talent-rich weight class in all of mixed martial arts, every bout is a Super Fight. This will never be more evident than on Saturday, May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, when champion “Sugar” Rashad Evans defends his crown for the first time against fellow unbeaten Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida in the main event of UFC 98, which is presented by Tequila CAZADORES.
“With 32 wins and no losses between them, this may end up being one of the most memorable UFC title fights of all time,” said UFC President Dana White. “Neither guy has learned how to lose yet, and I’m interested to see if Rashad is the first fighter to figure out Machida’s style, as well as if Machida can withstand the striking power and wrestling of Rashad. The winner of this one is truly the best 205 pounder on the planet.”
The Evans vs. Machida bout replaces the originally scheduled Heavyweight Championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, which has been postponed due to injury. Current top contender Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair ligament damage in his jaw, will face the winner of Evans vs. Machida on a date to be determined.
One of the rare unbeaten fighters at the elite level of the game, “Sugar” Rashad Evans (18-0-1) has achieved this remarkable feat with a mix of precision striking, world-class wrestling, and an unyielding will to win. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, the 29-year old Evans is just approaching his prime, a scary thought considering that he has already defeated the likes of Michael Bisping, Stephan Bonnar, and Jason Lambert, and then put together a year to remember in 2008 with knockout wins over Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin, the latter earning him the UFC light heavyweight title last December.
“This is my time to shine,” said Evans. “I worked hard to get this title and I’m not about to give it up now. I’ve got a lot of respect for Machida and I know we’re going to give the fans a great fight, but I also know that he’s going to bring out the best of me on May 23rd, and that’s going to be a sight to see.”
A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Shotokan Karate who owns one of the most unique styles in mixed martial arts today, Brazil’s Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (14-0) has barely been challenged thus far in his professional career, with wins over Rich Franklin, BJ Penn, Stephan Bonnar, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Sokoudjou, and Tito Ortiz filling his perfect record. But despite his technical brilliance, the 30-year old Machida also showed his fire in his last bout on January 31st, knocking out Thiago Silva in spectacular fashion at UFC 94. Now he sets his sights on Evans.
I'm excited to fight Rashad, he's a very tough opponent, and this is the biggest fight of my life," said Machida. "This has been a long road, and I'm going to give this fight my everything. I'm honored to be part of UFC history - this is something I've dreamed about, and it's finally coming true, I’m fighting to become the UFC light heavyweight champion."
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: MrSinister]
#9958718 - 03/12/09 02:35 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: MrSinister]
#9960270 - 03/12/09 06:48 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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what a great main event.
Two very very good fighters.
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: LiquidSmoke]
#9962502 - 03/13/09 12:41 AM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Besides the main event, there is another fight i have been wating for for about two years to see.. I am pumped to see this fight as well.
Matt Hughes Vs Matt Serra... 
But i am excited to see this show on many levels..
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: LiquidSmoke]
#9965321 - 03/13/09 02:42 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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what the hell? Thought Rampage got the shot for beating ugly face....
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: sucklesworth]
#9965416 - 03/13/09 02:56 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Rampage has to have surgery on his jaw.
Anyhow, Machida deserves his shot. This is going to be a great fight.
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#9968388 - 03/14/09 02:23 AM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Damn straight!
I was pissed hearing that rampage might get the shot at the belt...fuck that! machida deserves his shot and I can't wait!
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
#9983085 - 03/16/09 04:24 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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oh I think machida deserves the shot too - they just announced that Rampage won the title shot on the last gay per view....and then those two sqaured off and said there was gonna be some black on black crime!!!!
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: sucklesworth]
#9994629 - 03/18/09 12:02 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Is it just me or does Rashid look like Cuba Gooding Jr in this clip.
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Re: “SUGAR” RASHAD EVANS vs. LYOTO “THE DRAGON” MACHIDA [Re: MrSinister]
#9996021 - 03/18/09 03:46 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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he always looks like a bobblehead cuba
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