Rashad is back. Where do you rank him in the light heavyweight division?

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  1. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    I rank him #2.

    I think he's a damned good fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight goes, and he's one of those guys whose personality and calm, controlled fighting style overshadows his effectiveness in the cage.

    I reckon he'll get splattered by Jones, but that doesn't mean anything. I think he's a well-rounded fighter who is intelligent in and out of the cage. He may not beat everybody in the division outside of Jones, but he'll come out on top more times than not.

    What do you think his place in the division is?

    :hat
     
    Haggis McJackass, Jan 29, 2012
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  2. Will Munny

    Will Munny Active Member Full Member

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    Not a fan, but damn, he was impressive last night. #2 behind Jones.
     
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  3. Flexb

    Flexb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Did anyone catch Rashad right before round one began, crouched down like Jones does in exact same position? I've never seen Rashad do that before but may be wrong.
     
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  4. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    I agree with the TS.

    He just earned himself a ticket to Jones Beatdown Express.

    But outside of bones, there's no other 205 fighter i'd pick over him.

    Well, I'm crazy as hell, Brandon Vera will beat in on stand-up. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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  5. PrinceVega

    PrinceVega 帝拳ボクシングジム Full Member

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    Shad do that before Bones.
     
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  6. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    He is definitely the number 2 but win or lose against Bones I would like to see him fight Machida and Rua for his legacy.
     
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  7. PrinceVega

    PrinceVega 帝拳ボクシングジム Full Member

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    Number 2 right now. Even tho am a big fan of Hendo.
    Jones vs Rashad first thing to done.
     
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  8. Zmora

    Zmora Sława!!! Full Member

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    #1 among contenders

    I think he has some great chances against Bones. They used to train together so Rashad won't be shocked by Bones unorthodox striking. And guy is like a water making it's way through mountain. Doesn't stream-roll opponents, he keeps his pace and destroys them step by step. It's his patience and peace that made me his fan
     
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  9. Zmora

    Zmora Sława!!! Full Member

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    He did that before f.e. against Tito. Not sure who started that tho. Maybe the both used to do that at Jackson's gym

    edit: PrinceVega said that before- didn't notice- sorry
     
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  10. horst

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    1 - Jones
    2 - Henderson
    3 - Shogun
    4 - Machida
    5 - Rashad
     
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  11. Red Samurai

    Red Samurai Active Member Full Member

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  13. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    I'd like to say he is number two but he lost to Lyoto and never fought Shogun or Dan Henderson so it's hard to rank him above any of those guys.
     
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  14. zarman

    zarman Guest

    I would favor Machida, Rua, Hendo and Jones over him
     
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  15. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is in top 5 but top 2? Thats a bit much for me
     
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