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Evans will get Jones shot if he beats Davis

ESPN staff
January 11, 2012
Rashad Evans celebrates his win © Getty Images
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UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Rashad Evans will get the next title shot against Jon 'Bones' Jones - if he beats Phil Davis at UFC on Fox 2.

Evans has long been due to face Jones - a matchup has been scheduled more than once - but a succession of injuries has meant the pair are yet to meet in the Octagon. But Evans now knows what he needs to do to finally fight again for the light-heavyweight title, as White confirmed a victory over Davis will give him his shot.

That is if he can remain injury-free, of course.

"We're working on it now," White told The Jim Rome Show. "We're going to obviously see what happens in this Rashad fight at the end of the month. The next fight on FOX, Rashad is fighting (Phil) Davis, so we'll see what happens there.

"If Rashad wins, if Rashad comes out injury free, we'll get the Jon 'Bones' Jones vs. Rashad Evans fight going."

Dan Henderson has also been tipped as a potential challenger to Jones, but may need Davis to spring a surprise if he is to be the next man to fight the reigning champion.

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