Yesterday, Rashad Evans called time on a fourteen year career inside mixed martial arts.
A former UFC light heavyweight champion, Evans starred in some of the most iconic feuds in the UFC, including rivalries with Jon Jones and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson. His stunning knockout win in 2008 over Chuck Liddell will forever be included on UFC highlight reels.
With Evans heading into retirement, he received a number of plaudits from his fellow fighters. Check them out below:
A definite changing of the guard is upon us again, some of the names that helped build & push this sport to its current heights. Belfort, Bisping, Rashad etc. Excited for the future as new stars always emerge but can’t ever underestimate the importance & impact of these guys.
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) June 25, 2018
Much respect for @SugaRashadEvans A legend of the sport! Have a good retirement!
— Glaico França NEGO (@glaiconego) June 26, 2018
Congratulations @SugaRashadEvans on an amazing career 👏 pic.twitter.com/5ZnnNZR1nZ
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2018
Congratulations on such an amazing career @sugarashadevans , as fan it’s been pleasure to watch and support, as friend what professional in and out the Octagon, that in all sports people… https://t.co/ihN37sTQHw
— Flex Lewis (@Flex_Lewis) June 25, 2018
Happy retirement @SugaRashadEvans. Watched you from day one homie. And honor for the words you shared about me back on the show. God speed. Hell of a career brother. #stillachamp
— Chris Tickle (@badboytickle) June 25, 2018
Best of luck @SugaRashadEvans in your future endeavors. The sport of MMA wouldn’t be what it is today if not for champions like yourself. #cheers
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) June 25, 2018
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