In the first installment of 'Storytime with Rashad' Brian Campbell sits down with UFC Hall of Famer 'Suga' Rashad Evans to relive his career starting 15 years ago in 2005, when he won The 'Ultimate Fighter 2'. This bonus episode will take you through everything including what Rashad's life was like before stepping foot into the Ultimate Fighter house and how he got the invite (3:20). This episode is an inside look into the Ultimate Fighter series... What was it like being stuck in the house with all sorts of restrictions (12:55)? How hard is it to stay healthy and on weight in a house where you are given everything? Rashad struggled with the fighter competitions and we discuss which was the hardest and his mindset heading into each event (27:25). Brian asks Rashad what it was like being doubted by everyone on the Ultimate Fighter and how the Matt Hughes rivalry impacted him in the house (49:16). As the episode progresses we go through Rashad's fights with Tom Murphy (35:12), Mike Whitehead (59:30), Keith Jardine (1:10:47) and finish up with The Ultimate Fighter 2 season final fight with Brad Imes for a UFC contract (1:35:42). Rashad discusses what winning that show meant for his career trajectory (1:47:53). Stay tuned for Part Two where we discuss how Rashad burst onto the scene in the UFC and his transition to the Light Heavyweight division.

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