Rashad Evans looking to "KO" belt holder Shogun

Light heavyweight contender Rashad "Sugar" Evans recently stated in an interview that he is looking to win via KO against UFC belt holder Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Rashad Evans make his UFC debut by winning the 2nd season of TUF, and went on from there to become the UFC light heavyweight champion before suffering his first loss to lyoto Machida.

Looking to get his belt back, Evans is wanting to win in spectacular fashion by out striking the Brazilian chut boxer. Although Rashad Evans has a wrestling background, he has been developing his striking more and more with each fight. He was able to KO Chuck Liddell with a vicious right hook, and out point heavy handed striker Rampage Jackson with crisp strategic striking. Shogun has had surgery and has been out for almost half a year, but is expected to make a return and be at 100% for his fight with Evans.

With both fighters taking so much time off strategies will be harder to formulate for both teams. No one is for certain which Rashad and which Shogun will show up to the 5 round title fight. If Shogun is 100%, knocking him out will be a hard task for Rashad Evans to accomplish. But if the Brazilian shows up not at 100% and ring rust becomes a factor, the former TUF competitor might be able to out point him with his quick in and out of the pocket striking. But the big question is, can Rashad "Sugar" Evans actually KO one of the best strikers in the UFC light heavyweight division? FNMMA is not so sure, what do you think fight fans?