Rashad Evans
UFC 2005–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 86.0
Scouting report
Winning The Ultimate Fighter 2 before capturing the Undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with a knockout of Forrest Griffin at UFC 92, Rashad "Suga" Evans earned UFC Hall of Fame honors with hand speed and double-leg takedowns. Hailing from Niagara Falls, New York, Evans' wrestling and hands are captured by an 83 Wrestling and 86 Boxing, yielding an 83 Overall grade.
Peak ratings
By edition
Evans put together a championship challenge run between 2011 and 2013, knocking out Tito Ortiz in Philadelphia, dominating Phil Davis over five rounds in Chicago, and challenging Jon Jones at UFC 145 in Atlanta, before scoring victories over Dan Henderson and Chael Sonnen. His NCAA Division I wrestling pedigree, overhand right, and counter-punching are reflected in an 87 Boxing and 90 Wrestling.
Sidelined for nearly two years by knee injuries requiring ACL reconstruction, Evans returned in October 2015 at UFC 192 in Houston, dropping a decision to Ryan Bader. His wrestling transitions, overhand right power, and veteran fight intelligence preserved his ratings, including an 85 Boxing and 88 Wrestling score over this timeframe.
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