Rashad Evans reveals he’s 50-50 on a potential move to middleweight
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans has revealed he’s seriously considering a move down to the middleweight division following he’s most recent failed attempt to re-capture gold at 205 pounds, adding he’ll do a practise cut if he does decide to go for it.
Speaking via ESPN.com, Evans said:
“I’ve been thinking about going down to middleweight lately. I haven’t totally made up my mind. It’s something I’m going to think about a little more in the coming months and see where my body’s at, but I’m definitely giving it serious consideration. The odds of me moving down to 185 are 50-50 or better.”
“I’m pretty sure I can make the cut. I’ve never been down that low. If I decide to move down, I will do a practice cut first to make sure my body can do it. That will determine whether I can fight at middleweight or not.”
Evans isn’t exactly the biggest light heavyweight to ever grace the octagon and with a strong wrestling base and knockout power it’s hard to argue against those who feel he’d give Anderson Silva a major run for his money if the two men were to ever meet. Stay tuned to MMABay for more news on this situation as we get it.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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