Last night gave us too major developments in the light-heavyweight division. The first is obviously Rashad Evans capturing the light-heavyweight title, cementing him as MMA fighter of the year as far as I’m concerned. Yeah, he only fought twice this year – but one of those fights was last night, and the other was a KO of Chuck Liddell. Plus, there’s that whole undefeated thing too.
The other was that Wanderlei Silva got knocked the fuck out, almost to the point I was expecting Ice Cube and Chris Tucker to run into the Octagon. People were wondering how Rampage Jackson was going to look after some personal issues, and if this fight was an indication of what the switch to the Wolf’s Lair team…look out.
As for where the division goes, Rashad Evans vs. Rampage Jackson seems like the most logical step. After that? ::shrugs::
Shogun Rua returns from injury next month. Anderson Silva keeps on flirting with the light-heavyweight division. They’re hyping the upcoming Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva fight like it’s going to mean something. Matt Hammil is still collecting decisive victories. Plus, I’m sure Forest Griffin is going to be looking for a rematch as soon as he can get one.
Methinks we book Rashad vs. Rampage, and just see who is still standing then.
Thanks for the link, John.