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Morning Report: 'Saddened' Rashad Evans hopes to reconcile with former champion Jon Jones

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Jon Jones have had quite the tumultuous relationship.

The pair began as teammates at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico but later became bitter rivals. As Jones rose to join the elite, Evans saw the writing on the wall and decided the town wasn't big enough for both of them.

As Evans founded and built the Blackzilians in Boca Raton, Florida, Jones realized his potential when he stole away the world title from Maurício Rua in brutal fashion at UFC 128 in 2011.