MMA Nation - UFC On Fox 2 Media Conference Callhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2012-01-20T14:34:41-08:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24854822012-01-20T14:34:41-08:002012-01-20T14:34:41-08:00AUDIO: Rashad Evans And Phil Davis Explode On The UFC On Fox 2 Conference Call
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<p>With <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a> on their best behavior, the drama level was surprisingly low during Friday's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a> conference call.</p>
<p>Or, at least, it was until <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> decided he'd heard enough from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Phil Davis</a>.</p>
<p>Following a seemingly innocent question from Ariel Helwani, Evans erupted into a fiery back-and-forth with Davis.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721731/audio-ufc-on-fox-2-conference-call-rashad-evans-chael-sonnen">Full audio of the call can be heard here.</a> Any notable quotes that could be picked up over all the yelling are transcribed below.</p>
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<p><b>Davis: </b>Pretty much after I beat Rashad on the 28th, they won't really have anything else to do with me other than have me fight [the champion]. That actually works. [I get] a little rest. 'Hendo' fights for the title. Whatever happens with that, cool, I'm up next.</p>
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<p><b>Evans: </b>Phil let's just get this straight. You ain't beating me. You ain't beating me, dog. You know what? You know what? It can't get here fast enough because I'm going to smash you dude.</p>
<p><b>Michael Bisping:</b> It's about time. I was falling asleep here.</p>
<p><b>Evans: </b>He ain't ready, man. He ain't ready. He know he ain't ready. I can look in his eyes and see he ain't ready. You just a boy.</p>
<p><b>Davis:</b> It's a shame. You know I was kinda thinking like, you know really shouldn't be too concerned about that title shot because, that's just one of those things, it's not going to be for a little while. You've got a little while until you've got to worry about a title shot. It's not going to happen this time around.</p>
<p><b>Evans: </b>Hey, we're going to see what happens when them lights hit you. When you walk out and that crowd is roaring. We're going to see. We're going to see what kind of man you are. We're going to see what kind of fighter you are, because I know you ain't a fighter. I know you not gonna peak.</p>
<p>[Inaudible]</p>
<p><b>Evans: </b>When you get hit in the mouth, things change. When you get hit in the mouth, things change. When you got hit by Lil' Nog, you didn't know what to do. When I hit you in the mouth, you're going to feel it.</p>
<p><b>Davis: </b>Oh, okay. Ooh, that's scary. That's scary.</p>
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<p><b>Evans:</b> Look, there's some people that would fight if they weren't getting paid to fight. And I'm one of those people. Phil is not one of those people.</p>
<p><b>Davis:</b> You're absolutely right. I'd be pushing a pen. But since I get paid to fight, looks like you next.</p>
<p><b>Evans:</b> Alright, there's a difference in mindset. You're going find a difference in mindset is.</p>
<p>[Inaudible]</p>
<p><b>Evans:</b> Look you gonna find a difference in mindset. That's all I got to say. You gonna find a difference in mindset. Right now you can say what you want to over the phone, but when we get in that cage, and you can't get out, you gonna to see how you feeling then.</p>
<p>[Inaudible]</p>
<p><b>Davis:</b> When I'm on top of you, I'm going to remind you, with every shot, what you said. Remind you. With every shot. What you said.</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721875/audio-rashad-evans-phil-davis-explode-ufc-on-fox-2-conference-callShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-20T13:29:53-08:002012-01-20T13:29:53-08:00AUDIO: UFC On Fox 2 Conference Call With Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping And More
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<p>Above is the audio of Friday's media call to promote <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a>. Featured on the call are UFC light heavyweight contenders <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Phil Davis</a>. Co-headlining middleweights <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia" class="sbn-auto-link">Demian Maia</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128569/chris-weidman" class="sbn-auto-link">Chris Weidman</a> also joined the panel. UFC Director of Communications Dave Sholler moderated the discussion.</p>
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<p>Sonnen wasted no time kicking off the call with a jab at Bisping, asking if the hold music -- which is mostly elevator-type classical music -- was from his personal collection. From there the action seemed to die down for the most part, as both middleweights were surprisingly respectful of each other. "I don't think Michael Bisping behaves like a coward," Sonnen aptly explained. "I don't think he behaves in a shameful way or wears pink t-shirts."</p>
<p>With the drama lacking, Rashad Evans seemingly out-of-nowhere decided to fill the void. The former champion erupted in the closing moments of the call, apparently indignant at Davis' confidence. "I'm gonna smash you dude. You ain't ready. You just a boy," Evans declared. "We gonna see what happens when those lights hit you. You ain't a fighter."</p>
<p>Not one to idly stand by, an enraged Davis repeatedly shot back, "When I'm on top of you, I'm gonna remind you with every shot what you said."</p>
<p>UFC on Fox 2 will be held on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. For a complete rundown of the card, visit MMA Nation's <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/11/22/2580436/ufc-on-fox-2-fight-card-chicago-sonnen-vs-munoz-sanchez-vs-ellenberger-mma-news" target="_blank">UFC on Fox 2 fight card StoryStream</a>.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721731/audio-ufc-on-fox-2-conference-call-rashad-evans-chael-sonnenShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-20T11:05:06-08:002012-01-20T11:05:06-08:00Live Notes From The UFC On Fox 2 Conference Call
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<p>Friday's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a> media conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET and features light heavyweight contenders <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Phil Davis</a>. Middleweights <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia" class="sbn-auto-link">Demian Maia</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128569/chris-weidman" class="sbn-auto-link">Chris Weidman</a> are also expected to attend. Along with live updates and notable quotes, <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> will provide you with full audio of the call inside <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721441/ufc-on-fox-2-media-conference-call-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis">this StoryStream</a>.</p>
<p>UFC on Fox 2 takes place on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. For more analysis, follow MMA Nation (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/mmanation" target="_blank">@MMANation</a>) and Shaun Al-Shatti (<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/shaunalshatti" target="_blank">@shaunalshatti</a>) on Twitter.</p>
<p>Here are partial notes from each participant. Full audio is coming.</p>
<p><b>Rashad Evans:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">When it comes down to it, this is his title fight. Everything is contingent on his performance next week.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Though Bisping did very good in the wrestling aspect when they fought. Thought he was "very squirmy... but Chael's a different wrestler altogether."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Believes the Blackzilians are going to make their mark on the sport. People are starting to get more successful and more fighters are joining the camp.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jon Jones is the champion so he gets to make the choice of when he fights. If the UFC has to put another contender ahead of him, there's nothing Evans can do but continue to win.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">(To Davis) "I'm gonna smash you dude. You ain't ready. You just a boy... We gonna see what happens when those lights hit you. You ain't a fighter."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"Some people would be fighting no matter what, even if they ain't paid. I'm one of those people. Phil isn't."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">(To Davis) "When I'm on top of you, I'm gonna remind you with every shot what you said."</span></li>
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<p><b>Phil Davis:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Definitely worked on his stand-up, but also his overall MMA game. That's what he's looking to show. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"This is the perfect fight for me."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Doesn't bother him that the UFC has yet to commit to giving him a title shot. Is fine with Dan Henderson getting the shot first.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">(To Evans' comment about being a fighter) "You're right, I'd be pushing a pen. But since I get paid to fight, you next."</span></li>
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<p><b>Chael Sonnen:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"I come from a wrestling background. I never know who's going to show up... the way the brackets work."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"Mike's a totally different fighter, Mike's a great fighter, but as far as opponent changes, who cares?"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"I can guarantee you Anderson Silva and I will never cross paths again... He's not getting in the ring with me. Ever."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"I know Anderson's not going to fight. The folks at the UFC know Anderson Silva's not going to fight."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Doesn't understand the notion that Bisping doesn't deserve a title shot. He's beaten everybody in front of him. "Bisping gets the job done, and for someone to come out and say he shouldn't get the opportunity, it's silly."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Referred to Fedor as "Fake Fedor" when comparing his record to Rashad's.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Says the UFC tried to put Sonnen vs. Silva together four times behind-the-scenes, but Silva turned it down each time. Even said 'no' to Lorenzo Fertitta directly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"I've never hard an easy fight in the UFC. But I've never had a hard fight either... You give it your all every single time."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Was given the same guarantee to fight Anderson in a soccer stadium three different times, so doesn't believe it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Believes Anderson actually is hurt, but it's a little peculiar to see him sparring with Wanderlei Silva and Mo Lawal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">If he beats Bisping, he'll sit down with Dana White and discuss a fight with Jon Jones or Georges St. Pierre.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Believes Mike and he are about to fight to determine the real champion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"Before you go pick on Michael Bisping, you need to prepare for Michael Bisping."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"I don't think Michael Bisping behaves like a coward, I don't think he behaves in a shameful way, wears pink T-shirts."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">The UFC does a good job testing fighters for P.E.D.'s. There are phonebook-sized pages of supplements that are legal but still banned in the sport. Fighters need to educate themselves on that. "Banned and illegal is not the same thing."</span></li>
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<p><b>Michael Bisping</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Had finished his morning workout, was just having lunch when he heard of the switch from Maia to Sonnen. "Was too big of an opportunity to turn down." </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Will fight Anderson Silva in a Brazilian scocer stadium in Brazil if he wins.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Would have brought in more wrestlers instead of jui-jitsu guys if he knew he was fighting Sonnen, but won't make excuses because a lot of it crosses over.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Always looking for the biggest fights possible, so jumped at the opportunity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"People say I havent' been fighting the top guys. Well here we are. This is the number two guy and I jumped at it."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Is too busy training for Chael to pile on the insults. "You're going to see one hell of a fight. Who cares about the trash talk."</span></li>
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<p><b>Demian Maia:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Doesn't like that he was preparing to fight a striker and is now fighting a grappler. Meanwhile, Mike was preparing to fight a grappler and still is fighting a grappler. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"All my life I've been fighting against wrestlers. So now it's just going back to my roots."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Chris also doesn't have time to prepare, so the short notice isn't that bad.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Was impressed with Weidman's performance against Tom Lawlor in November.</span></li>
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<p><b>Chris Weidman:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Was ecstatic to hear about the opportunity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Fight was originally going to get pushed back but Maia wanted to stay on the Fox card. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">It wouldn't have mattered if the opponent was different. "Some people never have opportunities like this given to them."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">"In my mind this is the first true Fox card... This is history in the making."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Hasn't had a chance to showcase his stand-up, so is looking forward to the opportunity.</span></li>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721455/live-notes-ufc-on-fox-2-conference-call-chael-sonnen-michael-bispingShaun Al-Shatti2012-01-20T07:30:59-08:002012-01-20T07:30:59-08:00UFC On Fox 2 Media Conference Call
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<p>Join MMA Nation at 2 p.m. ET as we bring you live updates from the media conference call for UFC on Fox 2. On the call will be light heavyweight contenders Rashad Evans and Phil Davis, as well as co-headlining middleweights Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Demian Maia and Chris Weidman.</p> <p>Join MMA Nation today at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT as we bring you live coverage and analysis of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a> media conference call. Today's call spotlights next Saturday's entire main card, including headlining light heavyweights <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Phil Davis</a>. Middleweights <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia" class="sbn-auto-link">Demian Maia</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128569/chris-weidman" class="sbn-auto-link">Chris Weidman</a> are also expected to attend. Along with live updates and notable quotes, <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/" target="_blank">MMA Nation</a> will provide you with full audio of the call inside this StoryStream.</p>
<p>UFC on Fox 2 takes place on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. For more analysis, follow MMA Nation (<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/mmanation">@MMANation</a>) and Shaun Al-Shatti (<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/shaunalshatti">@shaunalshatti</a>) on Twitter.</p>
<p>The UFC on Fox 2 fight card is as follows:</p>
<p><b>Main card:<br></b>Light heavyweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1577/ufc-on-fox-2-michael-bisping-vs-chael-sonnen" target="_blank">Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1578/ufc-on-fox-2-demian-maia-vs-chris-weidman" target="_blank">Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1490/ufc-on-fox-2-michael-bisping-vs-demian-maia"></a><b>Preliminary card (Fuel TV):<br></b>Bantamweight:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1399/ufc-on-fox-2-demetrious-johnson-vs-eddie-wineland"> </a><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1528/ufc-on-fox-2-johnny-bedford-vs-mitch-gagnon" target="_blank">Johnny Bedford vs. Mitch Gagnon</a><br>Lightweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1527/ufc-on-fox-2-evan-dunham-vs-nik-lentz">Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz</a><br>Heavyweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1453/ufc-on-fox-2-jon-olav-einemo-vs-mike-russow">John Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow</a><br>Lightweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1548/ufc-on-fox-2-michael-johnson-vs-shane-roller" target="_blank">Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller</a><br>Featherweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1487/ufc-on-fox-2-george-roop-vs-cub-swanson">George Roop vs. Cub Swanson</a><br>Featherweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1484/ufc-on-fox-2-charles-oliveira-vs-eric-wisely">Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely</a><br>Middleweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1494/ufc-on-fox-2-chris-camozzi-vs-dustin-jacoby">Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby</a><br>Heavyweight: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1517/ufc-on-fox-2-joey-beltran-vs-lavar-johnson">Lavar Johnson vs. Joey Beltran</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2720863/ufc-on-fox-2-media-conference-call-evans-vs-davisShaun Al-Shatti