The famous fighter Rashad Evans was born on September 25, 1979 in New York. At the moment, the athlete has completed his career, although he still continues to attend various competitions in wrestling and martial arts. American mixed-style fighter Rashad Evans entered the UFC Hall of Fame as one of the most powerful fighters of the heavyweight, heavy and medium weight categories. His biography is filled with both incredible victories and crushing defeats.
The early years, the beginning of a career
From childhood, Rashad was a large child and was fond of various types of wrestling. I began to participate in competitions from the moment I entered the Niagara-Whitfield High School.
There he got to the first freestyle wrestling competition in his life and went to the finals. He spent several spectacular fights, becoming the best in his weight category. After such success, Rashad Evans continued a series of successful battles, winning the district championship. In the period from 1997 to 2004, the fighter participated and came out the winner in several regional tournaments.
Rashad Evans - UFC fighter
A young and ambitious fighter quickly burst into the arena of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2004. His protégé became another member of the Den Severn Hall of Fame. Rashad Evans had to pass the test in five types of martial arts, in each of which he won a landslide victory.
Despite his weak parameters, relatively heavy weight category (180 cm, 90 kg), Rashad defeated larger fighters. The most significant victory for that period was the battle with 2-meter Brad Eames
Champion title
Through many successful battles, Evans has reached the last frontier in the UFC organization. The fight for the champion title took place on December 27, 2008. His opponent was Forest Griffin. Until the very end of the battle, it was not clear who would win, as the reigning champion dominated during the first two rounds. Evans defeated the enemy in a third round knockout as a result of a successful series of punches.
The fighter held his title throughout the year, losing to Thiago Silva. Further, the career of Rashad Evans went downhill, and in 2015, as a result of an injury, he was forced to stop fighting.