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Rashad Evans MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Rashad Evans MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Rashad Evans

RASHAD EVANS

“Suga”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 20-8-1
(T)KO 7-3
SUB 2-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 09/25/1979 (47)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 75.0″ (191cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Sanford MMA • Boca Raton, Florida
NICKNAME “Suga”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Captured Undisputed Belt at UFC 92 vs. Forrest Griffin
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UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Modern Wing • Class of 2019
🥇
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Heavyweight Winner Tournament Champion at TUF 2 Finale
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2008 Knockout of the Year Legendary Overhand Right Knockout of Chuck Liddell at UFC 88
Rashad Evans Record
WINS20
KO/TKO
7
SUB
2
DECISION
11
LOSSES8
KO/TKO
3
SUB
0
DECISION
5
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 29 professional bouts (20-8-1).

Win Rate

20 wins · 29 bouts

Loss Rate

8 losses · 29 bouts

Finish Rate

9 finishes · 29 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

7 KO/TKOs · 29 bouts

Submission Rate

2 submissions · 29 bouts

Decision Rate

11 decisions · 29 bouts

RASHAD EVANS FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Gabriel Checco Brazil Brazil
Eagle FC 44
Jan / 28 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 28 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Eagle FC Co-Main Event • Evans vs. Checco
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Gabriel Checco
Fight LocationUnited States Miami, Florida, United States (FLX Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Gabriel Checco Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -360 (Favorite) vs Gabriel Checco: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Alan Abeles
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to action after a three-and-a-half-year layoff, the Hall of Famer utilized his vintage collegiate wrestling, taking Checco down in every round and controlling the canvas to secure a 30-27 unanimous decision victory across all judges.
LOSS
Anthony Smith United States United States
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Jun / 09 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:53) Jun / 09 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:53
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 225 Feature Bout • Evans vs. Smith
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Anthony Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Anthony Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)28-13-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-7-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anthony Smith: -120 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
As Evans dipped in for an early takedown against the fence, Smith framed with an underhook and landed a brutal, flush knee directly to the temple that dropped Evans to the canvas, forcing the stoppage at 0:53 of round one.
LOSS
Sam Alvey United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
Aug / 05 / 2017
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 05 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 114 Main Card Feature • Evans vs. Alvey
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Sam Alvey
Fight LocationMexico Mexico City, Mexico (Arena Ciudad de México)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Sam Alvey Record at Bout (Opponent)30-9-0 (1 NC)
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-6-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sam Alvey: -130 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Derek Cleary: 28-29 Eric Colón: 29-28 Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely contested middleweight clash in high altitude. Evans initiated clinch exchanges and landed takedowns, but Alvey defended well and landed the heavier counter punches on the feet to secure a split decision victory.
LOSS
Daniel Kelly Australia Australia
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2
Mar / 04 / 2017
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 04 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 209 Middleweight Debut • Evans vs. Kelly
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Daniel Kelly
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Daniel Kelly Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -245 (Favorite) vs Daniel Kelly: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Adalaide Byrd: 28-29 Jeff Collins: 28-29 Chris Lee: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his UFC middleweight debut, Evans struggled to establish rhythm against the gritty four-time Australian Olympic judoka, who out-struck him 89 to 53 in total strikes to pull off an upset split decision.
LOSS
Glover Teixeira Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Evans
Apr / 16 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:48) Apr / 16 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:48
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC on FOX 19 Light Heavyweight Main Event • Teixeira vs. Evans
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Glover Teixeira
Fight LocationUnited States Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Glover Teixeira Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Glover Teixeira: -230 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Teixeira stepped in on short notice and timed an explosive left hook in an exchange that caught Evans on the jaw, following with a clean right hook to finish the bout at 1:48 of the opening round.
LOSS
Ryan Bader United States United States
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
Oct / 03 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 03 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 192 Co-Main Event • Evans vs. Bader
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Ryan Bader
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)19-4-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout19-3-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -160 (Favorite) vs Ryan Bader: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Derek Cleary: 27-30 Sal D’Amato: 27-30 Kerry Hatley: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning from nearly two years away due to knee surgery, Evans struggled to find his timing against Bader, who controlled the range behind a sharp jab and stuffed all takedown attempts to take a 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Chael Sonnen United States United States
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks
Nov / 16 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:05) Nov / 16 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 167 Co-Main Event • Evans vs. Sonnen
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Chael Sonnen
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)28-13-1
Rashad Evans Record at Bout18-3-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -200 (Favorite) vs Chael Sonnen: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans out-wrestled Sonnen right from the opening bell, taking him down, advancing position to mount, and unloading an unanswered barrage of ground-and-pound to secure the TKO at 4:05 of round one.
WIN
Dan Henderson United States United States
UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson
Jun / 15 / 2013
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 15 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 161 Light Heavyweight Main Event • Evans vs. Henderson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationCanada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (MTS Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 204 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)29-9-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout17-3-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -125 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 29-28 Chris Lee: 29-28 Greg Jackson: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After getting staggered by a trademark Henderson right hand in round one, Evans rebounded with sharp counter striking and secured a takedown in round three to edge out a split decision.
LOSS
Rogerio Nogueira Brazil Brazil
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
Feb / 02 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 02 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 156 Co-Main Event • Evans vs. Nogueira
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Antônio Rogério Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout17-2-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -400 (Favorite) vs Antônio Rogério Nogueira: +325 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne Adalaide Byrd: 28-29 Patricia Morse Jarman: 28-29 Glenn Trowbridge: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
“Minotouro” frustrated Evans with a southpaw jab and stuffed multiple takedown entries, out-landing Evans in significant strikes to take a 29-28 unanimous decision upset.
LOSS
Jon Jones Title Fight United States United States
UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans
Apr / 21 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 21 / 2012
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Evans
Challenger for UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Jon Jones
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jon Jones Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout17-1-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -650 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +475 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Richard Bertrand: 45-50 Derek Cleary: 46-49 Chris Lee: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A heated grudge match between former Jackson-Wink training partners. Jones utilized his 84.5-inch reach, oblique kicks, and spinning standing elbows to dominate at distance, retaining his championship via unanimous decision.
WIN
Phil Davis United States United States
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis
Jan / 28 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jan / 28 / 2012
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC on FOX 2 Title Eliminator Main Event • Evans vs. Davis
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Phil Davis
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Phil Davis Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout16-1-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -200 (Favorite) vs Phil Davis: +170 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 50-45 Pat Morley: 50-45 Gabriel Sabaitis: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a masterclass performance, Evans out-wrestled NCAA Division I national champion Davis, trapping him in crucifix position and controlling every round to earn a 50-45 clean sweep on all scorecards.
WIN
Tito Ortiz United States United States
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
Aug / 06 / 2011
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 2 (4:48) Aug / 06 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME4:48
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC 133 Main Event Rematch • Evans vs. Ortiz 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Wells Fargo Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)16-8-1
Rashad Evans Record at Bout15-1-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$250,000 USD (+$70k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -450 (Favorite) vs Tito Ortiz: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans broke open their rematch late in the second round, landing a devastating knee directly to the solar plexus that crumpled Ortiz, following with ground strikes to earn a TKO at 4:48 and Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Quinton Jackson United States United States
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans
May / 29 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 29 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 114 Grudge Main Event • Rampage vs. Evans
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)30-7-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout14-1-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$375,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -200 (Favorite) vs Quinton Jackson: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 29-28 Marcos Rosales: 30-27 Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-profile bad-blood clash following The Ultimate Fighter 10. Evans relied on explosive double-leg takedowns and cage control, surviving a third-round knockdown right hand from Jackson to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Thiago Silva Brazil Brazil
UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva
Jan / 02 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 02 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 108 Light Heavyweight Main Event • Evans vs. Silva
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Thiago Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Thiago Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout13-1-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$375,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -155 (Favorite) vs Thiago Silva: +135 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne Adalaide Byrd: 29-28 Sal D’Amato: 29-28 Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans dominated rounds one and two with superior wrestling and heavy takedowns, weathering a third-round flurry and hook from Silva to earn a unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
LOSS
Lyoto Machida Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
May / 23 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:57) May / 23 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME3:57
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Evans vs. Machida
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Lyoto Machida
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)14-0-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout13-0-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -200 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of undefeated light heavyweights, Machida caught Evans with a counter left hand, followed by a vicious flurry against the cage that knocked Evans unconscious at 3:57 of round two to claim the championship.
WIN
Forrest Griffin Title Fight United States United States
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Dec / 27 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:46) Dec / 27 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME2:46
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Griffin vs. Evans
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Forrest Griffin
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Forrest Griffin Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout12-0-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$130,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Forrest Griffin: -115 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans caught a body kick from Griffin in round three, drove him to the canvas, and unleashed a ferocious sequence of right hammerfists from inside guard to force the stoppage at 2:46, capturing the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Chuck Liddell United States United States
UFC 88: Breakthrough
Sep / 06 / 2008
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (1:51) Sep / 06 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME1:51
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC 88 Light Heavyweight Main Event • Liddell vs. Evans
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Chuck Liddell
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Chuck Liddell Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout11-0-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$120,000 USD (+$60k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chuck Liddell: -235 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +215 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most famous one-punch finishes in MMA history. Evans slipped an incoming Liddell right hand and detonated an explosive overhand right that knocked the former long-reigning champion unconscious at 1:51 of round two.
WIN
Michael Bisping United Kingdom United Kingdom
UFC 78: Validation
Nov / 17 / 2007
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 17 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 78 Main Event • Battle of Undefeated TUF Champions
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Michael Bisping
Fight LocationUnited States Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Michael Bisping Record at Bout (Opponent)14-0-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout10-0-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$96,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -230 (Favorite) vs Michael Bisping: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Douglas Crosby: 29-28 Eric Colón: 29-28 Romulo Bittencourt: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle between undefeated TUF champions, Evans utilized his collegiate wrestling to land six takedowns and rack up decisive ground control, handing Bisping the first defeat of his career via split decision.
DRAW
Tito Ortiz United States United States
UFC 73: Stacked
Jul / 07 / 2007
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 07 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 UFC 73 Light Heavyweight Showcase • Evans vs. Ortiz
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationUnited States Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205½ lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout10-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$84,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tito Ortiz: -175 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Nelson Hamilton: 28-28 Jeff Mullen: 28-28 Cecil Peoples: 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ortiz controlled positional grappling in round two but was deducted one point by referee John McCarthy for grabbing the fence. Evans surged back with hard strikes in round three, resulting in an even 28-28 unanimous draw across all three scorecards.
WIN
Sean Salmon United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon
Jan / 25 / 2007
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (1:06) Jan / 25 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME1:06
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 8 Main Event • Evans vs. Salmon
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Sean Salmon
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 206 lbs
Sean Salmon Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout9-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$48,000 USD (+$30k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -400 (Favorite) vs Sean Salmon: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Troy Waugh
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a tight wrestling-heavy opening frame, Evans uncorked a picture-perfect right high kick early in round two that knocked Salmon unconscious on impact at 1:06, delivering an iconic Knockout of the Night.
WIN
Jason Lambert United States United States
UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn
Sep / 23 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:22) Sep / 23 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME2:22
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 63 Main Card Feature • Evans vs. Lambert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Jason Lambert
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Arrowhead Pond)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jason Lambert Record at Bout (Opponent)19-4-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout8-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$48,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -240 (Favorite) vs Jason Lambert: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans established full mount in round two and rained down a relentless sequence of hammerfists and punches to force referee John McCarthy to step in at 2:22.
WIN
Stephan Bonnar United States United States
UFC Fight Night 5
Jun / 28 / 2006
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 28 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 5 Co-Main Event • Evans vs. Bonnar
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Stephan Bonnar
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Stephan Bonnar Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout7-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stephan Bonnar: -150 (Favorite) vs Rashad Evans: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki Nelson Hamilton: 30-27 Cecil Peoples: 29-28 Dalby Shirley: 29-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans controlled the wrestling exchanges against TUF 1 finalist Stephan Bonnar, landing five takedowns and dictating the tempo to earn a majority decision victory.
WIN
Sam Hoger United States United States
UFC Fight Night 4
Apr / 06 / 2006
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 06 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Light Heavyweight Debut • Evans vs. Hoger
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Sam Hoger
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203 lbs vs 206 lbs
Sam Hoger Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout6-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$36,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -220 (Favorite) vs Sam Hoger: +180 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dropping down to 205 pounds for his official divisional debut, Evans used his wrestling advantage and speed to edge out Hoger via split decision over three rounds.
WIN
Brad Imes United States United States
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
Nov / 05 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 05 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 The Ultimate Fighter 2 Heavyweight Tournament Final • Evans vs. Imes
TUF 2 Tournament Champion
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Brad Imes
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup224 lbs vs 250 lbs
Brad Imes Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout5-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$20,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -160 (Favorite) vs Brad Imes: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Giving up six inches in height and nearly 30 pounds, Evans overcame adversity in a three-round slugfest, scoring a pivotal knockdown in round three to take a split decision and win The Ultimate Fighter 2 heavyweight contract.
WIN
Jaime Jara United States United States
GC 27: FightFest 2
Jun / 03 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 03 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Gladiator Challenge 27 Tournament Final • Evans vs. Jara
Tournament Champion
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Jaime Jara
Fight LocationUnited States Colusa, California, United States (Colusa Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jaime Jara Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the evening, Evans relied on collegiate wrestling to control Jara across three rounds, sweeping all scorecards to win the Gladiator Challenge tournament championship.
WIN
Hector Ramirez United States United States
GC 27: FightFest 2
Jun / 03 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Jun / 03 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Gladiator Challenge 27 Tournament Semifinal • Evans vs. Ramirez
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Hector Ramirez
Fight LocationUnited States Colusa, California, United States (Colusa Casino Resort)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Hector Ramirez Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the tournament semifinal, Evans grounded future UFC fighter Hector Ramirez, controlling the canvas over two five-minute rounds to advance to the finals.
WIN
Bryan Pardoe United States United States
GC 26: FightFest 1
Jun / 02 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:24) Jun / 02 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME3:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Gladiator Challenge 26 Tournament Quarterfinal • Evans vs. Pardoe
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Bryan Pardoe
Fight LocationUnited States Colusa, California, United States (Colusa Casino Resort)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bryan Pardoe Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Rashad Evans Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Evans overwhelmed Pardoe on the ground, securing full mount and landing punches to score a TKO finish at 3:24 of round one.
WIN
Dennis Reed United States United States
Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage Fighting
Apr / 10 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:50) Apr / 10 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Dangerzone 26 Feature • Evans vs. Reed
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Dennis Reed
Fight LocationUnited States Osceola, Iowa, United States
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dennis Reed Record at Bout (Opponent)21-25-1
Rashad Evans Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the evening, Evans took Reed down and locked in a front choke to force the tap in just 50 seconds.
WIN
Danny Anderson United States United States
Dangerzone 26: Professional Level Cage Fighting
Apr / 10 / 2004
Submission (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:09) Apr / 10 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME3:09
METHODSubmission (Punches)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Evans vs. Anderson
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupRashad Evans vs Danny Anderson
Fight LocationUnited States Osceola, Iowa, United States
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Danny Anderson Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Rashad Evans Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional MMA debut, former NCAA Division I collegiate wrestling standout Evans grounded Anderson and landed unanswered strikes to force a submission due to punches at 3:09 of round one.
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