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Rashad Evans
Statistics
Nickname	Sugar
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Born	September 25, 1979 (1979-09-25) (age 28)
Fighting out of	Lansing, Michigan
Town of birth	Niagara Falls, New York
Team/Association	Jackson's Submission Fighting
Fighting style	Wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
Wins	11
By knockout	3
By submission	2
Losses	0
Draws	1
No contests	0

Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979 in Niagara Falls, New York) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Evans now trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, under the tutelage of noted submission fighting instructor Greg Jackson; as do two of the other fighters who competed as heavyweights on the same season of The Ultimate Fighter (Dan Christison and Keith Jardine), as well as The Ultimate Fighter 1 middleweight winner and current welterweight contender, Diego Sanchez. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 615 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (716 × 698 pixel, file size: 587 KB, MIME type: image/png) Author: Gavin Ng. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Ingham, Eaton Settled 1835 Incorporation 1859 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Area  - City  35. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Jacksons Submission Fighting is a mixed martial arts training camp run by Greg Jackson. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. ... is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... This article covers the organization itself. ... “Albuquerque” redirects here. ... Submission wrestling (also called submission grappling or submission fighting) is a general term describing martial arts that focus on grappling to effect a submission (admission of loss) usually by means of chokes, joint locks, and other manipulations of the opponents body. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with heavyweight. ... The Ultimate Fighter is a reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, originating from United States, and produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... Daniel B. Christison (born April 26, 1972) is an American mixed martial artist. ... Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA), currently fighting at light heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter (later designated The Ultimate Fighter 1) premiered on January 18, 2005. ... The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes: UFCs middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) PRIDE FCs middleweight division, which limits competitors to 205 lb (93 kg) K-1 HEROs middleweight... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with welterweight. ... This article is about the mixed martial artist. ...

College career

One of eight children, ^[1] Evans was a two-time All-State wrestler at Niagara-Wheatfield High School in Sanborn, New York. He was also a two-way player on the school's football team, playing running back when on offense and safety on defense.^{[citation needed]} Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. ... Sanborn is a hamlet that was originally called South Pekin. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... P.J. Daniels was a star running back for Georgia Tech from 2002-2005. ... In American football and Canadian football, a safety refers to two positions in the traditional defensive backfield setup, the strong safety and the free safety. ...

After graduating from high school in 1998, Evans went on to attend Niagara County Community College, where he continued his wrestling career, winning the National Junior College championship at 165 lb. (75 kg) in 2000. He then transferred to Michigan State University, competing in the 174 lb. (79 kg) weight class. He started at Michigan State for three years and amassed a 48-34 record during that time. Evans was also one of only four people to ever defeat wrestling legend Greg Jones.^{[citation needed]} Since graduating from Michigan State and earning a degree in psychology, he has remained a resident of Lansing, Michigan. In 2005 he became an assistant coach for the Michigan State wrestling program. Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York, northeast of the City of Niagara Falls. ... Michigan State University (MSU) is a co-educational public research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act. ... Greg Jones may refer to: Greg Jones (Entrepreneur) (born 1969) Greg Jones (baseball player) (born 1976) Greg Jones (football player) (born 1981) Greg Jones (tennis) (born 1989) Greg Jones (wrestler) (born 1982) Greg Jones (FBI agent) (born 1982) Greg Jones (marathon runner) (born 1984) Category: ... Psychological science redirects here. ... Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Ingham, Eaton Settled 1835 Incorporation 1859 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Area  - City  35. ...

Mixed martial arts

In 2004, under tutelage of MMA and wrestling legend Dan Severn, Evans competed in five professional mixed martial arts fights, winning all five. This lead to his being selected as one of the nine Heavyweights to compete on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), a reality TV series on Spike TV. The show's second season began airing on August 22, 2005, culminating in a live fight between the two finalists (in each of two weight classes, Heavyweight and Welterweight), which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5, 2005. Daniel The Beast Severn (born June 8, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. ... Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of real life people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Evans was the shortest (at 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)), and the second lightest (at 225 lb. (102 kg)) of the nine original Heavyweight competitors. In all of Evans' fights on The Ultimate Fighter 2 he was considered the underdog. Despite this, Evans made it to the finals by defeating Tom Murphy, Mike Whitehead, and Keith Jardine. In the finals Evans defeated 6 ft 7 in Brad Imes by split decision in the November 5 finale, thus winning a three-year, six-figure contract with the UFC and a brand new car. After The Ultimate Fighter Evans, along with fellow TUF competitor Keith Jardine, joined Greg Jackson's submission fighting camp, located in Albuquerque New Mexico. The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. ... Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA), currently fighting at light heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... Bradley Imes Smith, AKA Brad Imes (March 13, 1977), is an American Kickboxer. ... A split decision in boxing is the outcome of a boxing match (professional or amateur) in which two of the three judges score for the same boxer as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other boxer. ...

Evans dropped down to Light Heavyweight after The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale win. He had put on weight to compete on the show, but he determined that he would have a better chance of success in the Light Heavyweight division. His first fight under the contract took place on April 6, 2006 against Sam Hoger, who was a semi-finalist on season one of The Ultimate Fighter. Evans defeated Hoger via split decision despite nearly falling victim to a kimura submission at the end of the second round. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with light heavyweight. ... The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sam The Alaskan Assassin Hoger (born Samuel Earl Hoger on June 28, 1980 in Eagle River, Alaska) is a mixed martial arts fighter most notable for appearing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality television series produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and broadcast on Spike TV... The Ultimate Fighter is a reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, originating from United States, and produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... Kimura (木村, tree village) is the 18th most common Japanese surname. ...

Evans followed up with a victory by majority decision over The Ultimate Fighter 1 finalist Stephan Bonnar on June 28, 2006. Evans maintained control throughout the fight with repeated take downs, including a number of slams in the center of the cage. Although he was criticized for stalling on the ground by color commentator Joe Rogan, Rogan felt that Evans deserved a unanimous decision, as it was revealed in the post-fight commentary. A type of professional boxing outcome in which 2 of the 3 judges agree on which boxer won the match, while the third judge indicates that neither boxer won (i. ... The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter (later designated The Ultimate Fighter 1) premiered on January 18, 2005. ... Stephan Patrick The American Psycho Bonnar (born April 4, 1977 in Hammond, Indiana) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Joe Rogan performing at a comedy club after UFC 70. ...

On September 23, 2006, Evans fought Jason Lambert on the UFC 63 under card. Lambert was seen as Evans' first real test at 205 pounds, and as with most of his previous UFC fights, Evans was again the underdog. Lambert was seen by many as the next "big up and comer" in the division due to an eight-fight win streak leading into his bout with Evans. From the early going Evans controlled the fight, however, and eventually ended in the second round when Evans knocked Lambert out from the mount. It was his first victory by other than decision in more than two years. is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jason Lambert is a mixed martial artist from Long Beach, California, currently fighting in the Light Heavyweight (205 lb. ... UFC 63: Hughes vs. ...

Evans' next fight took place on January 25, 2007 in Hollywood, Florida against Sean Salmon, a highly decorated NCAA wrestler who competed on the Olympic circuit and was 9-1 in MMA. Though Salmon had won the first round by scoring two take downs, he eventually succumbed to a head kick delivered by Evans early in the second round for a knockout. Salmon remained motionless several minutes after the fight and was eventually carried out on a stretcher to a local hospital. is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 28 November 1925 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Mara Giulianti Area  - City  30. ... Sean Michael Salmon (born September 11, 1977 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American mixed-martial artist who currently competes as a light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ...

At UFC 73 Evans and Tito Ortiz fought to a draw as all three judges scored the bout 28-28. Immediately after the fight, Ortiz asked for a rematch. At a press conference following UFC 73, UFC President Dana White said, "We have to see a rematch between Tito and Rashad. It was a good fight", and also "The rematch will happen almost immediately. They will not fight anyone else in between. Although White agreed that a rematch would immediately follow, UFC has recently announced the first ever TUF winners match between Evans and TUF 3 winner Michael Bisping at UFC 78 "[1] which Evans defeated Bisping via split decision. UFC 73: Stacked was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Jacob Christopher Tito Ortiz aka The Huntington Beach Bad Boy (born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Huntington Beach, California. ... White being presented with a plaque by the United States Marines Dana White (born 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States. ... Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping (born February 28, 1979 in Cyprus) is an English Mixed martial artist (MMA) from Lancashire. ... UFC 78: Validation is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), that will take place on November 17, 2007 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. ...

As of 17 November 2007, Evans remains undefeated with 11 wins and 1 draw.

Personal life

Rashad is married.^[2]

MMA record

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References

External links

• UFC profile
• Professional MMA record for Rashad Evans from Sherdog

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