Perhaps one of the most anticipated fights since UFC 100's Mir-Lesnar fight pits Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (30-7) against Rashad Evans (14-1-1).
Needless to say these guys don't like each other which always makes for a good fight. This dislike for each goes back a while but really got going when the two fighters were coaches on one of the Ultimate Figther series.
We've always known Rampage as trying to get under the skin of his opponent, but Evans has generally been more mild mannered than Rampage.
However, don't expect any cheap shots like UFC 113 when Paul Daley sucker punched Josh Koscheck well after the final bell hand rang.
Both of these guys respect the sport and will put on a great show for the sport's most loyal fans.
Rampage is the knockout specialist while Evans is more of a technical fighter. If the fight goes to the canvas then many are saying Evans will have the advantage. To the same degree, with the fight standing Rampage possesses that deadly strength that can put you out before you even know what's coming. He did it to Chuck Liddell and he can do it to Evans as well.
Evans is a very smart fighter but has been known to get careless at times when the fight is standing. Don't expect that to happen this time around. Much like Rampage, Evans is completely focused on the most hyped non-title fight in UFC history.
UFC 114 marks the beginning to a summer loaded with good events that will lead up to the Lesnar-Carwin fight in July.
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