Rashad Evans

Categories: Sports | Athletes
    • Full Name: Rashad Anton Evans
    • Born: September 25, 1979
    • Birthplace: Niagara Falls, New York
    • Nickname: Sugar
    • Undefeated fighter
    • Started as an MMA fighter in 2004
  • Rashad Evans is a mixed martial arts fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is currently the UFC light heavyweight champion.

    On December 28, 2008, Rashad Evans knocked out Forrest Griffin in the third round of their fight at UFC 92. The fight was called at 2:46 left in the third. Rashad Evans stated, "I knew I had him in trouble. He kept smiling, so I didn't know if he was hurt or not. They kept letting me hit him, so I was like, Alright." ESPN.com: Evans, Mir crowned; Jackson gets revenge (December 28, 2008)

  • Fighter Background

    Since 2004, Evans has never lost a fight. Evans and his opponents fight with mixed martial arts techniques and follow strict rules and regulations put in place for the safety of the fighters. He fights in the Light Heavy Weight division.
  • Ultimate Fighter

    Evans was the winner of season two of The Ultimate Fighter, which first aired on August 22, 2005. By winning the Ultimate Fighter reality television competition, Evans earned his spot as a new fighter in the UFC.
  • Family Man

    Evans and his family live in Lansing, Michigan, however he travels frequently to Albuquerque, New Mexico for training and conditioning.
  • Quote

    "I'm getting more confidence than anything inside the octagon and I think that's the most important thing when you're fighting at this level - it's doing what you do in practice and transferring it over to actually when you're out there." MMA News: Rashad Evans Interview

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