Rashad Evans, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 19-8-1, primarily in the UFC's light heavyweight division at 205 lbs. Standing tall at 6'0" with a reach of 75", he adopted an orthodox stance in the ring. Throughout his UFC career, Evans demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.14, maintaining a striking accuracy of 37%. However, he also absorbed an average of 2.42 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 63%. His takedowns per 15 minutes averaged at 2.98, with a takedown accuracy of 44%, but he did not attempt any submissions during the same period. Evans achieved one of his most notable victories against Chuck Liddell, who held an ELO rating of 1209. However, in his recent fight history, Evans faced five consecutive losses between 2015 and 2018. His last bout was against Anthony Smith on June 9, 2018, which ended in a knockout/technical knockout due to a knee strike. Prior to that, he lost to Sam Alvey, Daniel Kelly, Glover Teixeira, and Ryan Bader via decision. Despite these losses, Evans' impressive career spanning over two decades has solidified his place as a formidable athlete in the UFC.