R. Evans before fighting for the UFC (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)
Retired just over three years ago, the former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93kg) champion Rashad evans He decided to rethink his decision and will return to fight professionally. The North American will return to the ring in the 44th edition of the 'Eagle Fighting Championship' event, which is led by the former lightweight leader (up to 70,3kg) Khabib Nurmagomedov. The show is scheduled for January 28, 2022.
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Winner of the second edition of the reality show 'The Ultimate Fighter', Rashad was one of the main names in the UFC in the first decade of the current century. His career peak came in December 2008, when he knocked out the then light heavyweight champion Forrest griffin and became number one in the division. Evans' reign didn't last long, as in his first title defense, he was also defeated by the Brazilian. Lyoto Machida.
In a bad phase in his career, Evans amended the sad record of five consecutive defeats and in August 2018 he officially announced his retirement. His last victory was over Chael Sonnen, in November 2013. The North American has a record of 19 wins, eight setbacks and one draw.
The main fight of Eagle FC 44 will feature the Brazilian fighter and former heavyweight challenger (up to 120,2kg) Antonio Pezão. The Brazilian athlete will face the former world kickboxing champion and current Latin champion of the World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Organization, Tyrone Spong, 36 years old.
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