It looks like the UFC thought that a fight between Phil Davis and Rashad Evans "Still makes sense" too. The fight was reported by ESPN's Brett Okamoto late Tuesday evening, stating that multiple sources had confirmed the bout.
Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis has not fought in the UFC since back in March where he beat Antônio Rogério Nogueira to extend his unbeaten streak to nine. He came in to the UFC in February of 2010 and has since beat the likes of Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Rodney Wallace, Tim Boetsch and the above mentioned "Little Nog".
After my last fight against Tito Ortiz, I dislocated my right thumb, which required it to be set back in place and held with pins. 24 hours ago, my physician removed the pins. At that time, I learned that it would require another three weeks of rehabilitation before engaging in any exercise or training that would require the use of my hand.
Rashed Evans just cannot seem to catch a break when it comes to getting a shot to regain the UFC Light Heavyweight Title.
With Evans still injured, Lyoto Machida (17-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) steps in for Evans and will face UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones (14-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in the headlining bout at UFC 140 which will take place in Toronto.
The saga of Rashad Evans' long journey back to the octagon and attempt to regain the UFC light heavyweight title is well documented. For those that haven't been keeping an eye on the proceedings, allow me to bring you up to speed.
