Doug Evans

Douglas Evans (born October 10, 1980) is an American former Featherweight mixed martial artist. In July 2001, Evans took part in the delegation of three American fighters invited to Myanmar for the first time to compete under Lethwei rules.

Career Mixed martial arts career Evans became a 7-time Alaska State Freestyle and Greco-Roman champion in amateur wrestling competition.

Evans wrestled in high school for Bartlett High School in Anchorage. As a freshman, he won a region championship and placed 4th at the 4A State Championships. As a junior, he was a region runner-up and again placed 4th at the state meet.

Evans made his professional MMA debut in February 1999. He quickly established an impressive 6-1 record while fighting in his native Alaska and one fight in California. This drew the attention of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and he was signed with the company in 2007.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Evans made his UFC debut in June 2007, fighting Roger Huerta at The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale. He lost the fight via TKO.

In his second UFC fight, Evans faced Mark Bocek at UFC 79. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Lethwei In June 2001, twelve years after Burma changed its name to Myanmar, the first international event took place in Yangon with professional fighters from the United States facing Burmese fighters under full traditional Lethwei rules. The delegation of three American fighters brought by the IKF were Evans, Shannon Ritch, and Albert Ramirez. Evans was matched against Lethwei World Champion Wan Chai at theInternational Myanmar traditional boxing challenge & Myanmar-Australia talent testing boxing competition in Yangon, Myanmar. In the first round, Evans was dropped to the floor with a knee strike to the lower abdomen while clinching and lost by referee stoppage (TKO). Evans later claimed he was kneed in the groin by Wan Chai, however the official did not see the strike and result remained. All three Americans lost to the Burmese.

Championships and accomplishments Shark Fights Shark Fights Featherweight Championship (One time) Sherdog's 2009 Round of the Year Part of the first three Americans to compete in Myanmar

Lethwei record

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Alexandre Bezerra Submission (ankle lock) Bellator 57

Rama, Ontario, Canada Loss

Antonio Carvalho Decision (unanimous) Score Fighting Series

Ontario, Canada Loss

Alexander Sarnavskiy Submission (triangle choke) ProFC - Mayor's Cup 2011

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Maurice Mitchell Submission (rear-naked choke) Alaska Fighting Championship 79 - Champions

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Tristan Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) W-1 New Ground

Nova Scotia, Canada Loss

Ronnie Mann Decision (split) Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley

Amarillo, Texas, United States Win

Dustin Phillips Submission (heel hook) Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs Evans

Amarillo, Texas, United States Loss

Ian Loveland KO (head kick) Fitetime Entertainment - Arctic Combat

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Win

Jesse Kueber TKO (punches) AFC 66 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Douglas Frey Submission (guillotine choke) Shark Fights 5.5: Nothing To Lose

Amarillo, Texas, United States Win

Joel Nettles Submission (ankle lock) AFC 58 - Veterans Collide

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Loss

Thierry Quenneville Submission (armbar) XMMA 7 - Inferno

Quebec, Canada Win

Jared Lopez Submission (armbar) Shark Fights 1

Amarillo, Texas, United States Loss

Kajan Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) Raw Combat - Resurrection

Alberta, Canada Loss

Bao Quach TKO (punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Friant, California, United States Loss

Mark Bocek Decision (unanimous) UFC 79

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Roger Huerta TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mike Joy Decision (unanimous) AFC 35 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Gary D'Hue TKO (punches) AFC 33 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Jimmy Miller Decision (unanimous) PFC - Peninsula Fight Challenge 8

Soldotna, Alaska, United States Win

Josh Branham Submission (strikes) AFC 30 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Jesse Brock Decision (unanimous) AFC 25 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win

Gary McElwain Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 23 - Alaska Fighting Championship

Anchorage, Alaska, United States Loss

Tiki Ghosn Submission (guillotine choke) West Coast NHB Championships 2

Compton, California, United States