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Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:15 pm EST

'Heeeeere's Rashad': Evans says he's not worried about Machida

By Steve Cofield

With eight wins in the UFC and his sterling work after UFC 94, it's clear that Rashad Evans does his best work late at night. He may not push aside Conan O'Brien or Jay Leno anytime soon, but how about if he tosses Carson Daly from his chair? The guy is funny.

He joined Cage Writer during the ESPNRadio1100 post-fight show after UFC 94 and brought the house down. He ripped out some of his "Mom" material then got to some Randy "Macho Man" Savage. He also laughed about something that isn't really a joking matter, the prospect of facing Lyoto Machida: 

"I'm not scared," Evans chuckled when asked if he was afraid of the No. 1 contender for his title. "Machida is tough. I gotta lot of respect for him but I'm gonna win."

But what about the fact that "The Dragon" just took out previously unbeaten Thiago Silva inside of a minute?

"His strategy going into that fight was all wrong," said Evans. "He probably just didn't have the tools to match Machida. Machida is clever man, that dude is tough."

Click below to hear Evans with Cage Writer after UFC 94 (ESPNRadio1100):

Evans will get Machida in his next fight if Keith Jardine pulls a UFC 96 upset on Quinton Jackson in March. It looks like Evans is targeting May or June for his next fight.

Other entertaining moments included Evans singing '70's fly-guy style, a wicked B.J. Penn impression and his ideas for trying to top the spectacular Akihiro Gono entrance at UFC 94.

He did get serious when analyzing GSP's performance and said that his teammate would "take Thiago Alves apart" in his next fight. Evans also lit the early fire for a GSP-Anderson Silva superfight saying the Jackson Submissions Camp is well aware of "The Spider" saying that St. Pierre "doesn't do anything special".

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  1. Dubya b
    1. Posted by Dubya b Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    God i HATE gossip. If you are going to blog about stuff at least get worthwhile sources. Look. Machida shouldn't have a chance to to fight for the championship, before either Jackson or Forrest. If Jackson wins over Jardine. LOL! not a hard chance. Then Jackson gets first dibbs and Machida should fight Forrest to be next in line. If for some godforsaken reason Jardin upsets, then Machida has to wait and Forrest would have to fight Jardine to get to Evans.
    Everyone just needs t o calm down and watch the show. It would be even better if Dana would act like a Boxing promoter and let his fighters fight against other organizations.
  2. KJ-MMA Armchair
    2. Posted by KJ-MMA Armchair Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    1) You obviously know nothing about Boxing. Boxing Promoters are getting fired all the time for failing their fighters.
    2) It's a blog, it's informal, so a little bit of gossip isn't outside the norm. That's what blogs are. Go to news sites if you only want serious stuff.
  3. Michael W
    3. Posted by Michael W Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    Steve, Machida beat Silva in just under a round...not a minute.
  4. Matthew T
    4. Posted by Matthew T Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Steve Cofield smokes hogs!!!
  5. U-Mahoo
    5. Posted by U-Mahoo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:47 pm EDT

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    I liked Rashad since he was on the Ultimate Fighter because I thought that his in-ring antics were hilarious, but now he's just annoying. I will give him props that he became the LHW Champ, but like many say it's one thing to win the belt, but you truly aren't the champ until you defend it. Rashad's reign will be short lived, don't believe me let's take a look at the two potential candidates. Lyoto Machida's last three wins were over Sokodjou, Tito, and Thiago Silva. He choked out Sok, Tossed Tito around like a rag doll, and we all know what happened to Silva he got KTFO. Machida has powerful but very defensive stand-up, good takedown defense, strong judo as he tossed all of his last three opponents on the ground rather easily, and decent jiu-jitsu. Rampages last three wins were over Eastman (he sux), Henderson, Wanderlei. Eastman got knocked out, Henderson was decisioned and Wanderlei got knocked into hell and then tossed back cause he was too ugly. Rampage has knockout power in both hands, strong chin, good wrestling, and just a toughness about him that's hard to measure. Out of the two I think Rashad has the best chance of beating Machida just as in a previous post, he likes to hold his head up high chin all exposed, but they both fought Tito and Tito actually beat Rashad if it wasn't for a bs fence hold. Rampage though should have absolutely no problem with "Glass Jaw" Jardine, so most likely he'll be next. Sorry suga, but as many times as you let Forrest hit you, lets just say that if Rampage connects even a 1/4 amount of those times it LIGHTS OUT so enjoy the title while it's still there...
  6. U-Mahoo
    6. Posted by U-Mahoo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:47 pm EDT

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    Lastly, it's one thing to make fun of other fighters, but to mock Penn is retarded. Yeah he talked a lot of crap and got stomped on but regardless he'll still be remembered as one of the best fighters ever, but lets face it Rashad you won't be...
  7. Shaun
    7. Posted by Shaun Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    I hope Rashad knocks Machida out cold!!
  8. Shaun
    8. Posted by Shaun Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    The thing with GSP greasing his body or whatever it wont matter when Alves clips his chin with an uppercut and knocks him out cold to become the new welterweight champion!!Penn will be crying some more when KenFlo elbows his head and opens a huge gash then takes his back and locks on a deep rear naked choke..
  9. Shaun
    9. Posted by Shaun Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    Im reading or wikipedia right now about UFC 98 and it says ORLY?IS IT FEDOR? vs Frank Mir lol wtf??Something messed up there cause its Brock The Freak Lesnar vs Frank Snap Your Arm Mir lol...Anyways UFC 95 is coming up in a few weeks I cant wait to see how Sanchez does at 155 hopefully he knocks Joe daddy out in the first round..
  10. Parrot
    10. Posted by Parrot Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:57 pm EDT

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    Machida will get KO'd because he doesn't keep his hands up and charges forward when he strikes so Rashad won't even have to hit him that hard. Rampage will be champ again soon.
  11. HAHA
    11. Posted by HAHA Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm EDT

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    dont u guys think that all the fighters that fought Machida thought the same?
    that they will just get inside his open stance and catch him one good time?
    why do u think he frustrates everyone that fights him? cuz the cant hit him
    i think that only another counter striker will be able to hit Machida i.e. Evans
    but I just dont think it will be as easy as u all think, Machida will def get his licks in too
    plus he is a master strategist, he will switch his game plan and knee and kick Evans all day
    circling out, not letting Evans connect with a flush shot, Machida is a mastermind in the cage
  12. Shaun
    12. Posted by Shaun Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    Yeah i agree with you Parrot..*Rampage will be champ again soon..He will knock Jardine out then Knock out Machida or Evans..Alves beats GSP too..2009 is looking like a great year in MMA
  13. vudusup
    13. Posted by vudusup Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    Evans will lose to (Rodney Dangerfield?) Machida. What a masterful performance he put on last Saturday. Apparently it wasn't enough that this "runner" KTFO his opponent in the 1st round. Judo trip to a Kimbo-like karate chop to the melon.
    Give the guy a shot, he earned it. If he loses, the critics are all correct. If he wins then I guess it's back to "so & so" will beat him, his stance, the way he comes in ect....although he will be champ so then we can all be treated to 5 rounds of his brand of Kimboesque excitement!
  14. AdamG
    14. Posted by AdamG Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    I don't understand why Forrest or Jardine are in contention. Both need at least a win before challenging for the belt. Rampage can do it with a win, but Machida should be next. He showed he can finish a tough opponent and go for the kill against Silva. I think if he would have done the same against Chito, he'd have been given a title shot by now. None of the upcoming events are that intriguing to me.
  15. Darkness!
    15. Posted by Darkness! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    why does anybody BUT Machida deserve a LtHvyWt title shot right now? Last I checked- Griffin lost the title by tko- so he doesn't deserve an automatic rematch. BTW- I believe Griffin is out for most, if not all of '09. Jackson beat 1 guy (W. Silva), who last I checked, wasn't even in title contention, and should in all honesty, prob. be cut. Rampage also lost his previous fight (before Wandy) to the guy who Evans beat for the title (Griffin)... so how does that entitle Rampage to a shot? There's NO justification for giving either of those guys a shot, except that ur a fan of them and that they sell ppv's. If there's anyone that actually DESERVES a shot- it's Machida.
  16. Kevin
    16. Posted by Kevin Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    I think it's BS that Jackson gets another shot after 2 fights, meanwhile UNDEFEATED Machida has to wait? BS.. and yes Silva is right about Grease-SP because Silva is the best!
  17. vudusup
    17. Posted by vudusup Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    I don't understand why they wouldn't hype Machida (Dangerfield). It would only serve in thier best intrest considering he has a very good chance of becoming the next UFC LHW champion.
    Look what a litle hype did to Kimbo Slice. He went from obscurity to an MMA legend!
  18. Kevin
    18. Posted by Kevin Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    I think it's BS that Jackson gets another shot after 2 fights, meanwhile UNDEFEATED Machida has to wait? BS.. and yes Silva is right about Grease-SP because Silva is the best!
  19. Shaun
    19. Posted by Shaun Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    I'd like to make a comment on Rashad Evans. But before I do, I have to say that I'm a huge fan of his and I'm glad he's champion because he deserves to be on top based on his performances.
    Now - if you look at Evan's list of victories, how many of those guys are really well-rounded fighters? None. Liddell, Ortiz, Bisping, Bonnar and so on - all of those guys are strikers first and foremost. Their ground game is marginal or non-existent in some cases.
    Lyoto Machida has a fighting style that no one as of yet knows how to adapt to. Not only is Machida dangerous in his stand-up, but his BJJ is excellent! This is why I think Machida will beat Evans if/when they fight for the title. He's so well-versed in different disciplines that Evans won't be able to adapt.
  20. colin c
    20. Posted by colin c Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:50 pm EDT

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    In all honesty, minus the last 2 fights, i always though Evans fights were ok at best. Granted the from behind look of Liddells neck was a freak show and his pop on Griffen were explosive, I still fail to see how anyone does not Give Machida at least a good shot.
    Personally i think he would destroy anyone in the LHW division. On any given night.
    Rampage is way to mistake prone
    Evans just doesn't wow me, no idea why, maybe his first round slow mothion style bugs me and i think it will eventually get him beaten.
    Jardine, your kidding right? should not be in the mix.
    wandi finished
    Liddell finished
    and he just beat the guy everyone was saying was going to be the next big star/force.
  21. vudusup
    21. Posted by vudusup Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    D-Rok you will see the light, I have faith in you man. There is absolutely no reason why Machida should be left out of title contention immediately. I mean who does he have to beat for the doubters out there to be satisfied. I want a list of all the people he would have to fight to get a shot. He showed he has the skill, he showed he does have KO power (& boyish good looks), he's fought just about every style of fighter in MMA and beat them.
    So he has to beat both Rampage and Griffin as well as destroy them in Kimbo-esque fashion to even be considered a top contender? That makes no sense, he's already beaten everyone put in front of him now he has to fight all UFC former champs to get a shot...
    Although I can see Rampage giving him fits... that would be a good fight!
  22. The Great White
    22. Posted by The Great White Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Drok - This is one of the few times I absolutely have to disagree with you. Machida just beat a top contender in Silva who was undefeated didn't he?? He has beaten Penn, Franklin, Ortiz, Sokoudjou, and even Bonner in the past. Just because he hasn't beaten guys the way you or I would like doesn't mean he doesn't deserve a title shot. machida's competition by FAR out weighs Evans and he is champ. Your wish for Evans to fight a contender will soon come true in any of the list we have named, however to say that Rashad hasn't beaten a contender when he just beat down Griffin who was the current champ is foolish.
  23. bluestream
    23. Posted by bluestream Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    Evans will beat Machida watch
  24. mathiasmorciglio
    24. Posted by mathiasmorciglio Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:11 pm EDT

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    Ok here's my take on the title mix up. I was not a huge fan of Rashad, he BARELY beatt Bisping, and tied a washed-up tito on a technicality. And he was losing both the Liddell and Griffin fights before he won. But he won both in devastating fashion. He made a believer out of me. Machida has beat Franklin (like five years ago) Penn, a natural lightweight in a close fight, Sokudju on a two fight losing streak, Silva who was a bit untested and brought the absolute worst possible gameplan to fight Machida. That being said I definately think he deserves a title shot, but I think so does 'Page. Rampage, beat Liddell when he was on top, then Henderson, lost a close decision to Griffin, which after watching several times I'm sure Griffin won but still believe it really could have gone either way. Since he's come back to beat Wandy who dominated him twice, and fights Jardine who although he does have a glass jaw beat both Forrest and Chuck. I think 'Page has fought higher quality opponents, and thus is more deserving of a title shot. I still think Machida should get one, just not before Rampage if he beats Jardine.
  25. Darkness!
    25. Posted by Darkness! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    aw man-
    I hate agreeing with Ican2; it's much more fun to argue with him. But when ur right, ur right dude. And YES- I'd LMAO for days if Jardine beats, especially if he KO's Rampage... hahaha! Hey- just for the fun of it- IF that was to happen- couldn't u argue that Jardine would deserve the title shot?

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