Evans survives scare to edge Silva
LAS VEGAS — Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans survived a furious third-round comeback attempt from Thiago Silva and outpointed the Brazilian in the UFC 108 main event on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Evans shot out to an early lead, banking the first two rounds on the strength of powerful double-leg takedowns he set up with punches.
“It was a strategy I got away from for a long time because I’ve been having success doing other things, but I got back to it,” Evans said. “It was difficult, but I stuck with the game plan.”
Evans repeatedly hacked his way into the pocket….
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