The show was OK considering no title shot for any weight class. Still not the same without the Karo Parisyan match. 

Chuck Liddell knocked out by Rashad Evans

Chuck looks to be in some trouble. Opponents have figured out a style created just to beat him and it seems to be working. He should try using only spinning back-fists to win his next fight. Anything other than the expected stalking punch attack. (Dan Henderson looks pretty similar to Chuck when fighting.)

Rashad did great to knock out Chuck, but I didn’t really like the running away style. (Popular fighters get to be called ‘Elusive’ and not ‘Running away’.) I can’t think of any good match-ups for Rashad to fight next that would be entertaining… 

Rich Franklin beats Matt Hamill

For once Rich looked to have a fight strategy that probably won him the fight. I’m glad he did, one more win to get even more used to the new weight class, and then a title chance for sure.

Matt Hamill was OK, but probably needs a few more battles against other reality show fighters. 

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Overall I liked the two main fights. I am happy Jason MacDonald won his match even though it wasn’t on pay-per-view, and Nate Marquardt was pretty good. Still the UFC should always try for a title shot. Maybe Chuck will get a pay cut? Crazy.

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