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#4) Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz
Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz have fought twice in each other's legendary careers. Their 2007 encounter ended in a draw, but their 2011 bout would end in a finish. Both were at different stages of their careers in 2011.
The rematch came to fruition after Jon Jones and his replacement Phil Davis were forced to withdraw due to injury. 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' accepted the bout and made the rematch with 'Suga' official. Ortiz was a month removed from his upset submission win over Ryan Bader and looked to earn a title shot. Evans was looking to remain active while then champion 'Bones' was out of action.
'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' did well in the first round. But 'Suga' ended up getting the better of him in the second round. He landed a vicious knee to the body on Ortiz and then finished him with strikes at 4:48. Both fighters received performance bonuses for Fight of the Night.
#3) Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
The rivalry between Evans and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson was one of the biggest in UFC history. The animosity between the two was on full display when they coached opposite one another in TUF season 10.
'Suga' caught 'Rampage' off guard in the opening exchange as he landed a big right-hand and then charged at him. He secured a takedown and used his wrestling to his advantage. Jackson was forced to fight off his back for the majority of the fight. This took 'Rampage's threat of connecting with a knockout blow out of the equation.
To Evans' credit, he didn't take any chances getting into a slugfest with a knockout artist like Jackson. He kept his distance from 'Rampage' and kept the fight in the clinch. Despite a brief moment in the third round that saw Jackson land a right-hand, Evans did enough. 'Suga' earned a split-decision win and bragging rights over his rival.
