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9/7/2008 - Rashad Evans Shocks the World

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This has got to be one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. At UFC 88 Rashad Evans knocks chuck Liddell the fuck out. I would not have believed it if I hadn´t seen it with my own eyes. In the first round the fighters circled each other as Chuck attempted to be the aggressor. He pushed the pace but could not quite close the show.

In the second round Chuck pressed the action again. However, when he had Rashad cornered threw a combination that incorporated an uppercut. Rashad countered with an overhand that caught Chuck clean. Chuck sunk to the mat and lay there face down. There was no denying that Rashad had won in dominating fashion.

The funny thing was that the crowd went silent. Usually when there is a knockout in the UFC, the fans go wild. This time they were silent. Could it be because, Rashad is not supposed to be this good. Maybe it´s because he was accused of being an arrogant showboat. Maybe it´s because this victory for Rashad may be a sign of things to come from African Americans. Just as they have dominated football, basketball and boxing they may start dominating MMA.

Don´t call me racist because of my opinion. I´m not the only guy who has contemplated this scenario.

Dana White on the other hand must be ecstatic because he has a new superstar on his hands. Not only is Rashad getting a title shot, but I think that a fight with Forest Griffin would make him look really good. He will beat Forrest. Why? It´s simple, Rashad Evans is a very good athlete whereas Forrest isn´t an exceptional athlete. He works hard and has great trainers but Rashad is a hard worker with Great talent.

I don´t know how you beat someone like that.

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