Rashad Evans out-slugged Phil Davis for 25 minutes to win a unanimous decision in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC on Fox 2 show.
With the win, Evans will earn a UFC light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones, assuming Evans suffered no injuries and is healthy enough to fight in April.
The fight wasn’t the kind of barn-burner that the UFC and Fox were surely hoping for, and many in the crowd at the United Center booed as the event drew to a close. But it was the win Evans needed to get another crack at the title. All three judges gave all five rounds to Evans.
“I fought at a pretty high pace but I felt like I wanted to put it away and just didn’t get the chance,” Evans said. “I’m kind of disappointed by that.”
Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis Vs. Rashad “Sugar” Evans
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5)
Rashad Evans defeated Phil Davis by Unanimous Decision (50-45,50-45,50-45)
