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Evans wants a fight with ‘Shogun’ Rua

Rashad Evans returned to MMA after a two year hiatus and lost to Ryan Bader, but is now looking to get back on the winning track versus ‘Shogun’ Rua.

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Chris Palmquist
December 16, 2015 · 1 min read
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Rashad Evans returned to MMA after a two year hiatus and lost to Ryan Bader, but is now looking to get back on the winning track versus ‘Shogun’ Rua:’

‘Suga’ Rashad Evans is trying to find his way back to the winning track in the UFC. The fighter, now 36 years of age, returned from a near two-year injury layoff in October to battle Ryan Bader at UFC 192, but was unable to do much and ultimately dropped a unanimous decision loss.

Now the UFC light heavyweight is out to find his next opponent and opportunity to fight.

According to Ariel Helwani on UFC Tonight, Evans would like a bout with Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua next. One of Evans’ managers, Ali Abdel-Aziz, reportedly tells Helwani he and Evans have formally asked the UFC for the bout.

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