UFC 145 : Jones vs Evans

[spiderman]

I can't wait for this fight. They're good friends who now hated each other, for me that's interesting. Who do you think will win?

Here's the complete bout:

UFC 145
April 21, 2012

Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Television: PPV
Main-card bouts:

Jon Jones (champion) vs. Rashad Evans (challenger)
Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell
Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman
Michael Angel Torres vs. Michael McDonald

[Popatar]

I hope Evans destroys Jones. Someone needs to feed him some humble pie.

I remember watching Evans first fight in the UFC and his first title defence against Machida which he loss.

[spiderman]

At this stage of Jones's career, I don't think someone can defeat him. He has the size and skills advantage in every aspect. I think he will be defending his title for so long until he decides to move up to heavyweight or wait for Anderson Silva to step up to light heavyweight.

[Popatar]

I don't know about that. His last fight against Machida showed some weakness in his striking. His long reach helped him knockout Machida, but I think Evans knows how to capitalize on this.

Speaking of this fight, what do you guys think of the Jones Vs. Evans primetime. So far its pretty good, the first episode was better than the second though.

[Jeremy Green]

I would have to side with Jones on this fight. I think he has the tools to be the greatest fighter of all time if he really dedicates himself like he already has. His resume is already impressive knocking off Shogun, Rampage, and Machida. I think this is just a bad time for Rashad to be fighting Jones, but it should be an entertaining fight regardless. If there was a man to beat Jones, it is Rashad. I think Jones's reach will play a huge factor in the fight.

[supershopper]

I don't like Rashad, so JONES ALL THE WAY!!!

But too bad I won't be able to watch the fight - I haven't seen him in action at all, just highlights of his signature moves (spinning elbow) and his finishes.

[shaun]

I'm looking forward to the fight. I would like Evans to win but I think Jones is too good. He has the size advantage and he is has more skills. I hope Evans can put up a good fight but I can't see him winning.

[Jeremy Green]

I'm looking forward to the fight. I would like Evans to win but I think Jones is too good. He has the size advantage and he is has more skills. I hope Evans can put up a good fight but I can't see him winning.

Spot on with that insight. His size is not to be overlooked. He is one of the biggest light heavyweights to ever compete in the UFC. He is walking around at about 235 right now, and I think this will be the x factor in this fight. I see Rashad being stifled in the beginning and then being submitted or knocked out in the latter part of the rounds. Once he gets past Rashad he will face Henderson next more than likely. After that fight, then I see him making a trip to heavyweight permanently or at least testing the waters like Anderson Silva did at light heavyweight.

[Popatar]

What a boring fight, worst fight of the night. I am disappointed with Evans, he should have layed it all out. He let Jones make a fool out of him.

I think Evans is training with the wrong people.

[Jeremy Green]

Evans kept staying on the outside and let Jones have his way with him by using elbows, which is not something you want to do with a guy that has an 84 inch reach.