Ryan Bader vs Rashad Evans UFC 192 Countdown Show
It’s time for Countdown to UFC 192 as we go inside the training camps and lives of six stars as they prepare for the massive card this weekend. The event sees the return of one of the sports biggest stars in Rashad Evans. The former light heavyweight champion makes his return to action after two years. He will face off against a fellow Ultimate Fighter winner in Ryan Bader. Who is currently on a four-fight win streak and looking to get his shot at the title.
Not content with simply riding off into the night without making one more run at the top. Former champ Evans still believes he has what it takes to capture gold at 205 lbs. But Rashad is coming up against a hungry Ryan Bader who feels he has been overlooked one too many times. And a win over the Evans is just what he needs to finally get him the title shot he richly deserves.
And for Rashad Evans who has already achieved so much in mixed martial arts. Stepping away from the sport he loves without giving it one more shot is not something he is not willing to do. Believing he still has what it takes to beat anyone at light heavyweight. Rashad is determined to make a statement against Bader and once again fight for UFC gold.
Where Did It Go Wrong For Rashad Evans?
We are taken back to the time when Rashad faced Chael Sonnen, beating him comprehensively via TKO stoppage. Feeling like he was now at his best, next up he was scheduled to face Daniel Cormier. In a fight which would surely line him up for another shot at the UFC championship and its champion Jon Jones. But in the last hard sparring session, Rashad blew out his ACL and his career now looked in jeopardy.
His recovery did not go to plan and as the months passed by, he wondered if he would ever fight again. Then watching his stable of fighters compete in the TUF series. A new fire was lit as one of the sports best fighters began to get back into shape and fight ready. Will he be able to reach the same heights she has done many times before?
Well, with a Ryan Bader who feels now is his time. Facing a fighter he believes he can beat no matter where the fight goes. This will be a big test for both men on their way to a division title shot. All the action takes place this weekend live from Houston texas at UFC 192!