“Suga” Rashad Evans's Professional MMA debut
Evans made his professional debut against Danny Anderson on April 10, 2004, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Danny Anderson who carried a 7-2-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Rashad Evans beat Danny Anderson by Submission at 3:09 of Round 1.
“Suga” Rashad Evans's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Evans made his debut in the UFC against Brad Imes on November 5, 2005, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale having compiled a 5-0-0 professional MMA record.
Rashad Evans beat Brad Imes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Evans has gone on to fight a total of 23 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-8-1.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Brad Imes
Evans won the Tournament Championship defeating Brad Imes on November 5, 2005 at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale.
This was Evans's 1st UFC championship fight.
Rashad Evans beat Brad Imes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
The first man to defeat Michael Bisping
Evans defeated the previously unbeaten Michael Bisping on November 17, 2007, at UFC 78: Validation. Michael Bisping came into the fight with a 14-0-0 record. Evans was a -263 betting favorite going into the fight. Rashad Evans beat Michael Bisping by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Winning the belt: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Forrest Griffin
Evans won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Forrest Griffin on December 27, 2008 at UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008.
This was Evans's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Rashad Evans beat Forrest Griffin by KO/TKO at 2:46 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Lyoto Machida
Evans lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title to Lyoto Machida on May 23, 2009 at UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida.
The loss meant that Evans had made no successful defences of the UFC light heavyweight title.
Rashad Evans lost to Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO at 3:57 of Round 2.
The first man to defeat Phil Davis
Evans defeated the previously unbeaten Phil Davis on January 28, 2012, at UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis. Phil Davis came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Evans was a -225 betting favorite going into the fight. Rashad Evans beat Phil Davis by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones
Evans lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans.
Rashad Evans lost to Jon Jones by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Evans took his next fight at EFC on January 28, 2022, fighting against Gabriel Checco on the co-main event of Eagle FC 44: Kharitonov vs. Spong.
Rashad Evans beat Gabriel Checco by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was Rashad Evans's last win?
Evans's last win came against Gabriel Checco at Eagle FC 44 on Friday January 28, 2022. Rashad Evans beat Gabriel Checco by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.