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Rashad Evans (left) dominated Phil Davis in a unanimous decision on Saturday.

UFC’s second show on FOX was a step forward, but there’s still progress to made made.


A sight familiar to UFC fans: Rashad Evans gets his hand raised in the cage after another victory.

Few fighters have amassed the sort of record Rashad Evans has, but it will probably take a second UFC title reign to earn real respect.


Rashad Evans (right) put together an impressive win over Phil Davis.

Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen earned championship matches with wins in their UFC on Fox 2 co-feature bouts.


Live Octagonside analysis of Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis and much more

Live Octagonside analysis of Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis and much more

If Rashad Evans (left) falls to Phil Davis, a highly anticipated showdown with former teammate Jon Jones won't come to fruition anytime soon.

The second UFC show on prime-time network TV will determine not only blockbuster fights, but the overall health of the TV format.