Rashad Evans: “Whether I win, lose, or draw I’m gonna put on a good show for you guys.”

This Saturday night won’t mark the first time UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans has headlined a show but even he understands fighting in the main event on the first major FOX card means more than any match-up he’s been in before. It’s a distinction Evans embraces as a competitor who is not only confident in his abilities but also appreciates the opportunity he’s been given by his bosses.

Evans opened up about his UFC on FOX 2 fight against Phil Davis during a video blog for the event where the camera follows him from signing the contract to training sessions and media appearances. In it the former divisional champion acknowledged the pressure to win but also plans to entertain no matter what.

Evans Sees Davis as a “Boy”, Not a “Fighter

“Being a main event, having to be the anchor of the show, pretty much gotta close the show…that’s always a tough position because you want to go out there and perform but at the same time you don’t wanna do nothin crazy to jeopardize the win,” Evans explained on the topic. “But you’ve gotta give just enough excitement to where it’s entertaining but at the same time you wanna win.”

Beyond simply the notion of coming out victorious on network television Evans also wants to live up to the expectations of his employers, adding, “I’m excited that the UFC’s got so much faith in me. Dana (White), Lorenzo (Feritta) and those guys…Joe Silva…they put me in the main event and that’s an honor in itself. That’s something where I want to go out there and fight hard just for those guys alone. Just so they know you that you put me at the end of the show to close out a show no matter how big it’s gonna be and I’m gonna put on a good show. Whether I win, lose, or draw I’m gonna put on a good show for you guys and I’m honored they gave me that spot.”

Make sure to catch Evans-Davis on FOX when the card starts at 8:00 PM EST and in the meantime watch his video blog below:

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