Evander might have a good fighting chance up one level; but up the next after that (the top tier) I don't know.

I too had suggested that he hand Mesi his first loss but really such a fight wouldnt tell us much more than the Bates fight given Mesi's current performance level. He should only go there for the money if he doesn't want to go up; but it sounds like he does.

Personally, I'd love to see him storm his way back to the top; it would be a blast. Just hope he listens to himself on the way, and knows when to change his story.