Mauricio Shogun Rua scored a huge knockout win over Lyoto Machida to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in UFC 113.Rashad Evans scored a huge win over Rampage Jackson in their grudge match in UFC 114 to earn a title shot against Mauricio Shogun Rua. So far no date has been set, but the anticipation for a Shogun Rua vs Rashad Evans UFC fight is already in the air.
Shogun Rua was really impressive in his win over Lyoto Machida, scoring a huge KO. Rashad Evans was in pretty good shape against a much slower Rampage Jackson, but really wasn't quite as impressive, considering that Rampage Jackson was able to rock Rashad Evans and almost even scored a knockout in the third round. However, Rashad Evans showed some resilience and was able to recover to finish the fight, and even score some take downs. Undoubtedly, it was Rashad Evans who was in better shape and conditioning, showing his ability to withstand the onslaught of Rampage Jackson.
However, when it comes time to fight Shogun Rua, it might be a different story. has shown the ability to last five championships rounds as witnessed in his first attempt to go up against Lyoto Machida when Machida won a controversial decision. Of course, Shogun Rua has also shown that he has some huge knock out power, and the ability to withstand tough hits.
Rashad Evans also has some of that knock out power as seen in the way he's KOed Chuck Liddell and Forest Griffin. But that hasn't happened in his recent fights. Meanwhile, Shogun Rua has KOed his last three opponents, including Mark Coleman, Chuck Liddell and Lyoto Machida. In fact, most of Shogun Rua's wins in his mixed martial arts career has been via KO or TKO.
Certainly, it'll be an interesting match up with the explosive wrestling take downs of Rashad Evans and the KO power and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Shogun Rua. For the record - I'm cheering for Shogun Rua to knock out Rashad Evans. To put it straight - I just don't like Rashad Evans.
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