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RASHAD EVANS(17-0-1) VS FORREST GRIFFIN(16-4)
In a clash of two former champions of The Ultimate Fighter, season 2 winner Rashad Evans is looking to become only the third contestant of the popular show to put UFC gold around his waist by beating season 1 winner Forrest Griffin. This bout headlines a deep card and should squash any doubts from naysayers who question the quality
of fighters that compete on The Ultimate Fighter.??
Evans enters this title fight as an underdog, despite owning an unblemished record of 17-0-1. The Michigan State University alum looked very comfortable in the same role earlier this year when he toppled former champion Chuck Liddell. That vicious overhand right and highlight reel knockout will be shown for some time and has launched Evans into this prime position.
When Forrest Griffin arrived for the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, he immediately drew interest from people for not necessarily his fighting ability, but mainly his funny and different personality. But it didn’t take long for the other contestants to see that he was more than just comic relief for the house. After earning a spot in the final, Griffin beat Stephan Bonnar in a fight that many people feel was the turning point for the UFC. Since winning The Ultimate Fighter, Griffin has put together a 6-2 record, with notable wins over Mauricio Rua and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Griffin was a huge underdog in both fights.
By displaying his heart and continued improvement in all aspects of his fight game, Griffin (16-4) has continued to show that he doesn’t have just a goofy personality but is also capable of beating any fighter at 205-pounds. Winner of The Ultimate Fighter, victor over the top fighters in the world, and becoming the newest light heavyweight champion - the next check mark Griffin hopes to accomplish on Saturday night is to defend that title. If he’s able to do that, he will finally see himself as the top 205-pound fighter in the world.??
Rashad Evans was once known for having to rely predominantly on his strong Division I wrestling skills, but with a head-kick KO over Sean Salmon and that devastating knockout of Liddell, Griffin will have to worry not only about Evans’ strong wrestling ability, but the power the challenger possesses in both his hands and legs – not to mention the game plan that Greg Jackson - who is known in the fight business as one of the best strategists in MMA - will design for Evans in this fight.??
It will be interesting to see what game plan Griffin comes into the fight with. Although Griffin doesn’t have highlight-reel knockouts like Evans, he has the ability to slowly and methodically break down his opponents. The champ seems to get better and better each time he enters the Octagon and expect him to try and stay on his feet and push the pace – something he hopes will wear down Evans, who has never fought a five-rounder before. Although Evans hasn’t shown spectacular jiu-jitsu – Griffin knows that Evans has generally won fights where the majority of the action is on the canvas.
In a clash of two former champions of The Ultimate Fighter, season 2 winner Rashad Evans is looking to become only the third contestant of the popular show to put UFC gold around his waist by beating season 1 winner Forrest Griffin. This bout headlines a deep card and should squash any doubts from naysayers who question the quality
of fighters that compete on The Ultimate Fighter.??
Evans enters this title fight as an underdog, despite owning an unblemished record of 17-0-1. The Michigan State University alum looked very comfortable in the same role earlier this year when he toppled former champion Chuck Liddell. That vicious overhand right and highlight reel knockout will be shown for some time and has launched Evans into this prime position.
When Forrest Griffin arrived for the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, he immediately drew interest from people for not necessarily his fighting ability, but mainly his funny and different personality. But it didn’t take long for the other contestants to see that he was more than just comic relief for the house. After earning a spot in the final, Griffin beat Stephan Bonnar in a fight that many people feel was the turning point for the UFC. Since winning The Ultimate Fighter, Griffin has put together a 6-2 record, with notable wins over Mauricio Rua and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Griffin was a huge underdog in both fights.
By displaying his heart and continued improvement in all aspects of his fight game, Griffin (16-4) has continued to show that he doesn’t have just a goofy personality but is also capable of beating any fighter at 205-pounds. Winner of The Ultimate Fighter, victor over the top fighters in the world, and becoming the newest light heavyweight champion - the next check mark Griffin hopes to accomplish on Saturday night is to defend that title. If he’s able to do that, he will finally see himself as the top 205-pound fighter in the world.??
Rashad Evans was once known for having to rely predominantly on his strong Division I wrestling skills, but with a head-kick KO over Sean Salmon and that devastating knockout of Liddell, Griffin will have to worry not only about Evans’ strong wrestling ability, but the power the challenger possesses in both his hands and legs – not to mention the game plan that Greg Jackson - who is known in the fight business as one of the best strategists in MMA - will design for Evans in this fight.??
It will be interesting to see what game plan Griffin comes into the fight with. Although Griffin doesn’t have highlight-reel knockouts like Evans, he has the ability to slowly and methodically break down his opponents. The champ seems to get better and better each time he enters the Octagon and expect him to try and stay on his feet and push the pace – something he hopes will wear down Evans, who has never fought a five-rounder before. Although Evans hasn’t shown spectacular jiu-jitsu – Griffin knows that Evans has generally won fights where the majority of the action is on the canvas.
