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Rashad Evans to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame

MMA Fighting | May 19, 2019

Related Topics: Rashad Evans, UFC Hall of Fame, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Blue Cross Arena, Niagara Falls, Former, The Ultimate Fighter 2, Quinton Jackson, Lyoto Machida

Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans is the latest inductee announced for the 2019 UFC Hall of Fame.

“Suga” will officially become a part of the Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing when the 2019 class is inducted on July 5 during International Fight Week. His inclusion was announced during Saturday’s UFC Rochester broadcast.

From TUF to the strap!

Welcome to the #UFCHoF, @SugaRashadEvans!

B2YB: @ToyoTires pic.twitter.com/LfBmnV9Etq— UFC (@ufc) May 19, 2019

Evans, who hails from Niagara Falls, New York, was at the Blue Cross Arena in nearby Rochester when the above video played and the 39-year-old couldn’t hide his emotions when reacting to the honor.





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