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United States Rashad Evans is a UFC Hall of Famer and former Light Heavyweight Champion who has seamlessly transitioned from a decorated mixed martial artist to a respected analyst and entrepreneur.
Evans became a Naturals2Go Brand Ambassador in 2022 due to his dedication to building a life beyond fighting, focusing on family values and entrepreneurial endeavors. He also serves as an Owner-Operator of his own healthy vending business through Naturals2Go, and has joined their leadership team as a professional athlete and business ambassador.
Jaco, a sports apparel brand, was announced as the exclusive clothing sponsor for Rashad Evans for his headline fight at UFC on Fox 2.
MusclePharm signed with Rashad Evans, among other UFC stars, sponsoring him as part of their athlete endorsement program.
Rashad Evans appeared in a Microsoft commercial, saying the lines, 'You got a problem with that!' and 'I'm a PC!', while sparring.
Rashad Evans co-founded Umbo alongside former NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, advocating for the health benefits of functional mushrooms.
Born on September 25, 1979, in Niagara Falls, New York, Rashad Evans began his athletic journey in wrestling, achieving success at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. He competed in the New York state finals tournament multiple times, earning All-State honors. His collegiate wrestling career continued at Niagara County Community College, where he became the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Champion in the 165-pound weight class in 2000. Evans then wrestled for Michigan State University in the NCAA Division I Big Ten conference, finishing 3rd in the Big Ten Championships in 2003, showcasing a strong foundation in competitive sports.
Evans launched his professional mixed martial arts career in 2003, competing in five fights under the tutelage of UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn, winning all of them. This early success led to his selection for The Ultimate Fighter 2 in 2005, a reality TV series where he emerged as the Heavyweight winner after defeating Brad Imes. Following this, he transitioned to the light heavyweight division within the UFC, where he remained undefeated through several fights, including victories over Sam Hoger and Stephan Bonnar. A notable draw against Tito Ortiz in 2007 preceded his breakthrough knockout victory against former champion Chuck Liddell at UFC 88 in 2008, earning him a ‘Knockout of the Night’ award and a title shot.
His career pinnacle arrived on December 27, 2008, when he defeated Forrest Griffin to claim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 92, solidifying his status as an elite fighter and earning ‘Fight of the Night’ honors. Although he lost the title to Lyoto Machida in 2009, Evans continued to compete at a high level, engaging in significant fights against Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Phil Davis, ultimately challenging Jon Jones for the title at UFC 145. After retiring from MMA in 2018, Evans was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019. He made a successful return to fighting in 2022, defeating Gabriel Checco at Eagle FC 44, and continues to be involved in the MMA community as a broadcast analyst for the UFC and as a co-founder of the functional mushroom company, Umbo.
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