Rashad Evans
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| Born | Rashad Anton Evans September 25, 1979 Niagara Falls, New York, United States |
| Other names | Suga |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division |
Middleweight (2017-present) Light Heavyweight (2004-2016) Heavyweight (2005) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Style | Gaidojutsu, Wrestling, BJJ |
| Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
| Team | Combat Club |
| Rank |
Black belt in no gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rolles Gracie Black belt in Gaidojutsu |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
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| Occupation | MMA fighter |
| University |
Michigan State University Niagara County C.C. |
| Children | 4 |
| Notable relatives | Lance Evans, brother |
| Notable school(s) | Niagara-Wheatfield High School |
| Website | http://www.rashadevans.tv/ |
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Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist from Niagara Falls, New York, signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Evans was the Heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 2. He is also a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Wrestling out of Niagara-Wheatfield High School in Sanborn, New York, Evans twice made it to the state finals tournament of New York by winning his weight class for his county, in which he received All-State honors both times. In 1997 he placed 4th in the state at 145 pounds. In 1998 he placed 4th in the state at 171 pounds. In 1999 he entered the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships for the 165 pound weight class in which he finished in 4th place. Competing once again at this tournament in 2000, he was the champion of the 165 pound weight class.
Moving on to the NCAA Division 1 wrestling, Evans competed for Michigan State, in the Big Ten conference. In 2002 he finished in 4th place in the conference championships, losing a decision to fellow future UFC competitor Jacob Volkmann in the third place match. In addition to Volkmann, this 174 pound weight class also saw more future UFC competitors with Gerald Harris and Josh Koscheck competing in it this year. In 2003, Evans again competed in the 174 pound weight class, capturing 3rd place in the Big Ten Championships. Entering the NCAA Division 1 championships on top of this 3rd-place finish, Evans won his opening match before losing a close 3-0 decision to the eventual national champion, Robbie Waller. Staying alive through the consolation bracket Evans pinned his next opponent before being matched up with legend Greg Jones, a 3x National Champion who would finish his college career with a record of 126-4. Evans won the match via 3-2 decision, becoming one of only 4 people to defeat Jones in his college career. Evans lost his next match, which would have qualified him for All-American status, in a close 3-2 decision, ending his college career. He finished his career at Michigan State with a record of 48 wins and 34 losses.
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