Rashad Evans Says Five Grams Of Mushrooms Could Help Jon Jones

rashad evansFormer UFC light-heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans says that ‘five grams of mushrooms’ would set former rival Jon Jones ‘free’. MMA great, Jon Jones is no stranger to trouble and at times his actions and personal demons have over-shone his incredible talent. Jones has been involved for hit and runs, DUI’s, and being popped for cocaine […]

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Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans says that ‘five grams of mushrooms’ would set former rival Jon Jones ‘free’.

MMA great, Jon Jones is no stranger to trouble and at times his actions and personal demons have over-shone his incredible talent. Jones has been involved for hit and runs, DUI’s, and being popped for cocaine and it seems that a lot of Jones’s issues stem from his relationship with drugs and alcohol. Jones has previously been in rehab and has acknowledged that he has a drinking problem.

The Jones saga recently added another chapter as he was arrested for domestic violence charges in late September where he was supposedly was intoxicated. Following this incident, the former UFC light-heavyweight champion has vowed to quit drinking and former teammate Rashad Evans believes he knows what could help

Rashad Evans Says Jon Jones Should Eat Mushrooms

The benefits of psychedelic drugs have recently become a much-discussed topic as of late and Evans is a big believer. Even going as far as becoming a vegan due to an experience he had on DMT.

I do mushrooms, right? So, it was when I had a really really deep trip that just caused me to have one of those ego deaths.” Evans said on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.

“I was smelling real bad. I smelled myself and was like ‘oh my God, I stink.’ Then the knowingness said ‘You stink because you eat dead rotting flesh.’ And it said ‘If you want life, then you eat life.” (Transcribed by MiddleEasy)

Evans believes that if Jones were to take psychedelics, it could have a profound impact.

“Think the problem is also is the fact that we’re putting this on [Jones], who does he have around him?” Evans said on the PBD podcast. “At the end of the day, it has to come from [the heart]. I might be a hippie for saying this, but I think five grams of mushrooms will set Jon free.”

“If he did the toad which is five MEO DMT, not the regular stuff. That right there would show him something because it’s a totally different experience. But at the same time, you’re almost reborn at that moment. It’s a medicine that just completely just changes everything that you even know as reality and even yourself.

“So I think he needs something powerful like that because what he’s searching for, he may not even know anymore. He just may be feeling that something is not right and he’s trying to chase it.”

What do you think? Is Rashad Evans Right? Could it help Jon Jones?

Rashad Evans Explains MMA Return: “For Me To Compete Is My Reward”

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans is humble ahead of his return to MMA at an upcoming Eagle FC event next month.

Evans will compete in his first fight back on Jan. 28 against a to-be-determined opponent. Eagle FC is the promotion t…

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans is humble ahead of his return to MMA at an upcoming Eagle FC event next month.

Evans will compete in his first fight back on Jan. 28 against a to-be-determined opponent. Eagle FC is the promotion that former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is the lead promoter of, and this will be the first Eagle event on U.S. soil in Miami, FL.

Evans retired in 2018 after a string of losses to some of the best contenders at light heavyweight and middleweight. His return to MMA may be surprising to some after Evans hinted at a possible transition to boxing against either Logan or Jake Paul.

During a recent interview with SiriusXM, Evans explained what his motivation is ahead of his highly-anticipated return to the cage.

“I’m not crazy, I know what this is and what this is about,” Evans said. “It doesn’t take away the significance of it. Sometimes we get to the mindset where we’re like ‘if I’m not chasing the belt, then I’m not chasing anything’. But for me, to compete is my reward. For me to do it in a way and a shape that I want to, that’s all I need to be honest. I just see life differently. I know what I’m capable of when I’m at my best and I just want to feel that feeling again.”

Rashad Evans Has Changed A Lot In His Approach To Competition

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Evans was once thought to be arguably one of the brashest and cocky fighters in the UFC at one point in time. Stemming from his time on Season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter, many fighters in the sport took issue with Evans’ attitude.

But Evans has clearly changed over the years as he’s taken on a mentor role for many top MMA fighters, including UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. He’s also remained an integral part of Sanford MMA down in south Florida and has continued to train.

Evans’ first fight back in the cage could potentially be the start of something special for the former UFC star. Despite being 42 years old, the result could go a long way in determining his next move in combat sports.

What are your thoughts on Rashad Evans’ return to MMA?

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Rashad Evans To Return At Upcoming Eagle FC Event

Rashad EvansFormer UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans plans to make his return to the octagon in Eagle FC on Jan. 28. Evans, a UFC Hall of Famer, hasn’t competed in MMA since he fell to Anthony Smith at UFC 225. The loss capped off a five-fight losing streak before he opted to retire entirely from […]

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans plans to make his return to the octagon in Eagle FC on Jan. 28.

Evans, a UFC Hall of Famer, hasn’t competed in MMA since he fell to Anthony Smith at UFC 225. The loss capped off a five-fight losing streak before he opted to retire entirely from the fight game.

Evans will now return against a to-be-determined opponent as a part of the latest event of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion. The card will be capped off by the main event featuring Tyrone Spong and Bigfoot Silva.

Evans’ return to the cage will also feature Eagle FC’s first card in the United States, as the fight will take place in Miami, FL. He had been rumored to target a move to boxing but ultimately decided to give MMA another try.

Rashad Evans Was Once Considered One Of The Top Fighters In The World

Evans won Season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter during a heavyweight season in 2005. Three years later, he would go on to pull off one of the most infamous knockouts in UFC history by finishing Forrest Griffin at UFC 92.

Evans also earned wins over the likes of Michael Bisping, Chuck Liddell, and Rampage Jackson during his time in the UFC. After losing to Jon Jones at UFC 145, he would earn wins over Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson before struggling to keep up at light heavyweight and middleweight.

Nowadays, Evans had been seen mostly as a UFC analyst for the promotion’s various events. He’s been a staple of ESPN’s desk coverage for UFC pay-per-views along with serving as a mentor to top-level fighters such as Kamaru Usman.

It’s unclear if this will be a one-off for Evans or if this will be a new start to his MMA career.

What are your expectations for Rashad Evans’ MMA return?

Eagle FC’s US Debut Gets Main Event Replacement With Bigfoot Missing

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion Eagle FC will debut in the U.S with a few former UFC fighters.

Following his retirement from MMA competition in 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t strayed too far from the sport. He is still coaching the next wave …

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion Eagle FC will debut in the U.S with a few former UFC fighters.

Following his retirement from MMA competition in 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t strayed too far from the sport. He is still coaching the next wave of Dagestani fighters and has even opened his own MMA fight promotion. His Eagle FC is based out of Russia but is planning to begin holding shows in the United States next year. The very first event already has a location in Miami FL, and now has a headliner.

As first reported by ESPN, former UFC heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was scheduled to take on Tyrone Spong in the main event. However, Silva will no longer be taking part in the event and has been replaced by Russian heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov (30-8) to face Spong.

Silva, who is 42 years old, has not won an MMA bout of any kind since 2015. Although he has still been active he has now lost six in a row, five of which were by KO or TKO. Silva’s last fight was in June against Quentin Domingos for Megdan Fighting.

Nurmagomedov promised that he would be bringing Eagle FC to the States and with it some former UFC and Bellator athletes. Former UFC lightweight champion Rashad Evans will also be competing on the card.

Evans will be coming out of retirement for this Eagle FC card. He will be fighting at Lightheavyweight according to MMA Junkie. His opponent is not determined at this time.

Towards the end of Evans’ UFC career, he was on a five-fight losing streak against top opponents.  His last bout was a 53-second knockout loss to Anthony Smith at UFC 225. Following his retirement, the former light heavyweight champ was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

This Eagle FC event will be taking place on Jan. 28 at FLX Arena in Miami, FL. The event will be shown on UFC Fight Pass.

Will you be tuning in to watch Eagle FC on Jan. 28?

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Rashad Evans Explains What Will Cause Jon Jones Problems At Heavyweight

Rashad Evans knows Jon Jones is arguably the best fighter of all time but he says the heavyweight division could cause him some problems. After Jones narrowly beat Thiago Santos and Dominick Reyes to defend his light heavyweight belt, he vacated the st…

Rashad Evans knows Jon Jones is arguably the best fighter of all time but he says the heavyweight division could cause him some problems. After Jones narrowly beat Thiago Santos and Dominick Reyes to defend his light heavyweight belt, he vacated the strap and planned a move to heavyweight. However, that hasn’t come to fruition […]

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UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans Says He’d KO Logan Paul in Boxing Fight

As Logan Paul licks his wounds from his fight against Floyd Mayweather, UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans has a message for the YouTuber: He wants next. “I most…

As Logan Paul licks his wounds from his fight against Floyd Mayweather, UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans has a message for the YouTuber: He wants next. “I most…