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Evans consider weight division move to avoid fight with teammate

Rashad Evans is currently ranked fourth in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, but is considering a move in weight class to avoid a fight with teammate Anthony Johnson.

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Chris Palmquist
December 12, 2014 · 1 min read
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Rashad Evans is currently ranked fourth in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, but is considering a move in weight class to avoid a fight with teammate Anthony Johnson:

With his good friend and Blackzilian teammate Anthony Johnson, who’s ranked No. 5, just one victory away from a title fight, Evans may switch weight classes to avoid the possibility of a future meeting with Rumble.

I have thought about it, and I’ve been thinking about it more now as my teammate, my brother ‘AJ’ climbs the rankings, and it may be his time at 205, Evans said on the You’re Welcome! With Chael Sonnen podcast. I’ve thought about that.

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