Lyoto Machida tells Tatame.com that he wants a number one contenders match with Rashad Evans to decide who gets a crack at Forrest Griffin.Im waiting for any situation, or face him, if he gets better, or having another opponent. I would like to face Rashad Evans, and the winner gets a title shot, but now it seems like they will put him against Forrest Griffin Id like to face him and the winner gets Griffin, its a good way. Source: Machda Wants Number One Contender Fight With Evans
machida is due honestly. I like evans a lot too. Dana basically giving chuck a title shot if he had beaten evans put dana in the spot where he was forced to give rashad one. Dana is hesitant to pull the trigger on machida b/c he doesnt excite unknowledgeable fans. He'd not draw as much cash into Dana's pocket.