Rashad Evans wins UFC 114

It was all over, much has been said till it was done.

"Sugar" Rashad Evans had defeated Quinton "Rampage" Jackson via unanimous decision (UD) on their light-heavyweight grudge match for a possible title shot against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Evans controlled rounds 1 and 2, scored good points which would be enough to win the game but Rampage exploded in the last round - landed power shots that hurt Rashad. However, Evans was able to get up and maintain his composure and had even scored take-downs. It was an exciting fight that a lot of MMA/UFC fans would like to see a rematch.

Congratulations to both fighters.

* Nobody goes out this octagon a loser, everybody wins.. - Rampage Jackson

UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans [Undercards]

UFC 114 will feature a 205-pound grudge match between former light heavyweight champions and Ultimate Fighter 10 coaches, "Sugar" Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Undercard results:

- Antonio Rogerio Nogueira defeats Jason Brilz via Split Decision
- Michael Bisping defeats Dan Miller via UD
- John Hathaway defeats Diego Sanchez via UD
- Mike Russow defeats Todd Duffee via TKO in Rd 3
- Dong Hyun Kim def. Amir Sadollah via UD
- Efrain Escudero def. Dan Lauzon via UD
- Melvin Guillard def. Waylon Lowe via TKO in Rd 1
- Aaron Riley def. Joe Brammer via UD
- Cyrille Diabate def. Luiz Cane via TKO in Rd 1
- Ryan Jensen def. Jesse Forbes via submission (guillotine choke) in Rd 1

UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans

Bitter rivals Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans are set to headline UFC 114, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 29. Finally, these two former Ultimate Fighting Championship® light heavyweight champions get a chance to let their fists do the talking.

The Undercard:

- Michael "The Count" BISPING vs. Dan MILLER
- Todd Duffee vs. Mike Russow
- Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Jason "Hitman" Brilz
- Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez vs. John "The Hitman" Hathaway
- Amir Sadollah vs. "Stun Gun" Dong Hyun Kim
- Efrain Escudero vs. Dan Lauzon
- Melvin "The Young Assassin" Guillard vs. Waylon Lowe
- Luiz "Banha" Cane vs. Cyrille "The Snake" Diabate
- Aaron Riley vs. Joe Brammer
- Jesse Forbes vs. Ryan Jensen

Evans defeats Silva, wants Rampage

Thiago Silva nearly knocked out former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans with a pair of crushing right hands midway through the third round of their fight Saturday in the main event of UFC 108 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Silva, though, did precious little other than that, particularly in the first two rounds, and that cost him a potential victory.

Evans (14-1-1) won the first two rounds and Silva (14-2) took the third, but Evans won a unanimous decision victory, earning 29-28 scores from all three judges.

The former UFC light heavyweight champion used his wrestling and his movement to keep Silva off-balance for most of the first two rounds. Silva never seemed to be able to mount much offense and Evans took him down repeatedly.

But the fight turned dramatically in the third. Silva connected with a pair of hard right hands as they were fighting near the fence and it was clear that Evans, who had been knocked out by Lyoto Machida in May at UFC 98 to drop the title, was in danger.

Silva, though, made a huge mistake by not pressing his advantage and going for the finish. Evans took a long time to gain his bearings and he fought the final minute or so very defensively, hoping to let the clock run out.

Evans said after the fight that he’s looking forward to a bout with another former champion, arch rival Quinton “Ranpage” Jackson. The men were supposed to meet after coaching on Season 10 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” but Jackson opted to make a movie instead.

Jackson, though, has returned to the UFC and Evans said Saturday he hopes that bout can be made.

Rampage Losses Title to Forrest

Forrest Griffin was knocked down by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's uppercut in the first round of their UFC Lightheavyweight championship bout but still he was able to hold on and came out the octagon victorious. Griifin had won via a unanimous decision with 48-46, 48-46 and 49-46 scores.

Rampage had strike Forrest very well but the latter countered with some kicks to the left leg. Jackson's left leg was hurt bad that it had affected his stance but Griffin didn't capitalized on that much. Though some believed, including me, that Rampage dominated the fight on the first and last three rounds (of 5 rounds) the decision was somewhat the reverse of what i expected. Well it has been decided and even Rampage Jackson accepted the defeat with humbleness. In the UFC anything could happen. Just get it on!