5 UFC champions Rashad Evans has defeated

Throughout the prime of his career, Rashad Evans was one of the top light heavyweight fighters in the UFC. After winning TUF season 2 as a heavyweight, he moved back down to 205lbs to begin his quest for a championship.

'Suga' remained unbeaten following his TUF win and defeated some of the top fighters in the division in spectacular fashion. His knockout power and collegiate wrestling background made him a difficult matchup. After losing the light heavyweight championship to Lyoto Machida, he continued to be successful and earned another title shot in 2012.

He came up short against then champion Jon Jones and wouldn't have the same success after that bout. In 2019, he was announced as the latest inductee into the Modern era wing of the Hall of Fame. This list will look back at five UFC champions that Rashad Evans has defeated.

#5) Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping

Nov17.2007

In the first ever fight between two Ultimate Fighter winners,

Rashad Evans def. Michael Bisping by split decision https://t.co/vyFPi0yy0x

It was a significant event for the promotion when Evans fought Michael Bisping at UFC 78. It was the first time two Ultimate Fighter winners fought in the octagon. Evans won TUF season 2 as a heavyweight, while Bisping won TUF season 3 as a light heavyweight.

It was a back-and-forth bout as the two competed in a three-round main event. 'Suga' stuck to his wrestling in the first round and managed to take down 'The Count' and maintain control. He continued to apply pressure and attempt takedowns even when Bisping would get back up to his feet.

'The Count' was much better in the second round and had success with his striking and in the clinch. Although 'Suga' looked visibly tired after the second round, he managed to take Bisping down twice in the third round. Evans earned a split-decision win after the judges scored the bout 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.