Best fights of Rashad Evans
Over 18 years as a professional, Rashad Evans has compiled a 20-8-1 (9) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rashad Evans KOs Forrest Griffin
On December 27, 2008 Rashad Evans fought Forrest Griffin for the UFC light heavyweight title. Evans was 29 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Griffin was 29 with a record of 16-4. Evans was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Evans stopped Forrest Griffin via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Rashad Evans draws with Tito Ortiz
On July 7, 2007 Rashad Evans faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 27 years old with a record of 10-0, and Ortiz was 32 with a record of 15-5. Evans was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Ortiz was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Rashad Evans KOs Chael Sonnen
On November 16, 2013 Rashad Evans faced Chael Sonnen in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 34 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Sonnen was 36 with a record of 29-13-1. Both Evans and Sonnen were coming off a win. Evans stopped Chael Sonnen via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Rashad Evans KOs Tito Ortiz in their 2nd fight
On August 6, 2011 Rashad Evans faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Evans was 31 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Ortiz was 36 with a record of 16-8-1. Evans was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ortiz was coming off a win. Evans stopped Tito Ortiz via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Rashad Evans KOs Chuck Liddell
On September 6, 2008 Rashad Evans faced Chuck Liddell in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 28 years old with a record of 11-0-1, and Liddell was 38 with a record of 21-5. Both Evans and Liddell were coming off a win. Evans stopped Chuck Liddell via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Rashad Evans defeats Quinton Jackson
On May 29, 2010 Rashad Evans faced Quinton Jackson in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 30 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Jackson was 31 with a record of 30-7. Evans was coming off a win and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Evans won via unanimous decision.
7. Rashad Evans KOs Jason Lambert
On September 23, 2006 Rashad Evans faced Jason Lambert in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Lambert was 29 with a record of 22-5. Evans was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Lambert was on a 8-fight winning streak. Evans stopped Jason Lambert via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Rashad Evans defeats Phil Davis
On January 28, 2012 Rashad Evans faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 32 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Davis was 27 with a record of 9-0. Evans was on a 3-fight winning streak and Davis was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Evans won via unanimous decision.
9. Rashad Evans defeats Thiago Silva
On January 2, 2010 Rashad Evans faced Thiago Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 30 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Silva was 27 with a record of 14-1. Evans was coming off a loss, while Silva was coming off a win. Evans won via unanimous decision.
10. Rashad Evans defeats Stephan Bonnar
On June 28, 2006 Rashad Evans faced Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Bonnar was 29 with a record of 10-2. Evans was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Bonnar was on a 3-fight winning streak. Evans won via majority decision.