UFC 92 prediction: Forrest Griffin vs Rashad Evans

Forrest is the better striker but Rashad is the more powerful striker. When he lands a big shot he puts people to sleep. He viciously KO’d Sean Salmon with a headkick, and the power shot that floored Chuck Liddell was brutal. Nobody has put Liddell unconscious for that long.

Forrest has the better Jiu-Jitsu but I think Rashad is savvy enough on the ground to avoid submissions and will be well prepared at Jackson’s academy for the ground game Forrest is bringing.

In wrestling Rashad has a clear advantage and I think that’s going to be the difference in this fight. The fact that Rashad can take this fight to the ground means he can dictate where it goes. Forrest had good takedown defense, but I feel Rashad’s quick double leg takedowns have enough gusto on them to put Forrest on his back. I like Rashad by decision in 25 minute war.

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