Rashad Evans losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Rashad Evans has compiled a 20-8-1 (9) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. He has eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Rashad Evans loses to Anthony Smith via KO in 53 seconds
On June 9, 2018 Rashad Evans faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 38 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Smith was 29 with a record of 29-13. Evans was on a 4-fight losing streak and Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Evans via KO in the 1st round.
7. Rashad Evans loses to Sam Alvey via split decision
On August 5, 2017 Rashad Evans faced Sam Alvey in a middleweight bout. Evans was 37 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Alvey was 31 with a record of 30-9. Evans was on a 3-fight losing streak and Alvey was coming off a loss. Evans lost via split decision. Went the distance with Alvey.
6. Rashad Evans loses to Daniel Kelly via split decision
On March 4, 2017 Rashad Evans faced Daniel Kelly in a middleweight bout. Evans was 37 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Kelly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evans was on a 2-fight losing streak. Evans lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kelly.
5. Rashad Evans loses to Glover Teixeira via KO
On April 16, 2016 Rashad Evans faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 36 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Teixeira was 36 with a record of 24-4. Evans was coming off a loss, while Teixeira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Teixeira stopped Evans via KO in the 1st round.
4. Rashad Evans loses to Ryan Bader via unanimous decision
On October 3, 2015 Rashad Evans faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Evans was 36 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Bader was 32 with a record of 19-4. Evans was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bader was on a 4-fight winning streak. Evans lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bader.
3. Rashad Evans loses to Antônio Rogério Nogueira via unanimous decision
On February 2, 2013 Rashad Evans faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a middleweight bout. Evans was 33 years old with a record of 17-2-1, and Nogueira was 36 with a record of 20-5. Evans was coming off a loss, while Nogueira was coming off a win. Evans lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.
2. Rashad Evans loses to Jon Jones via unanimous decision
On April 21, 2012 Rashad Evans fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Evans was 32 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Jones was 24 with a record of 15-1. Evans was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 6-fight winning streak. Evans lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jones.
1. Rashad Evans loses to Lyoto Machida via KO
On May 23, 2009 Rashad Evans defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Lyoto Machida. Evans was 29 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Machida was 30 with a record of 14-0. Evans was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Machida was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Machida stopped Evans via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.