confirmed during Saturday night's UFC on FOX 2 event.
.
on Saturday, Evans (17-1-1) held on to his No. 1 contender status, but after a fairly grueling five-rounder, he'd have only 12 weeks to heal up any injuries he suffered during the fight and prepare for a title bout. In the post-fight press conference, Evans didn't mention any physical issues stemming from the fight, saying that he was looking forward to the long-awaited grudge match and title bout with Jones.
"Yeah I'm ready to fight in April or whenever," he said. "There's a couple of things I need to work on. I look forward to going into camp and working on things, but I'm looking forward to fighting Jon and giving the fans the fight they want to see."
Evans admitted that it was difficult to prepare for Davis with the possibility of fighting Jones lurking in the background.
definitely brought it, and now that I won, I get the opportunity to fight Jon, and I'm very excited about it."
Atlanta is the site of Evans' star-making win, as he knocked out Chuck Liddell at UFC 88 at the same arena that will host UFC 145.
Jones, who was in Chicago as a member of the FOX broadcast team, was beaming after Evans' win, saying that he was happy to finally face his former teammate in the cage.
"I can't wait to get past this chapter in my career," he said. "I've been calling him my antagonist because of all the hype and drama. So I'm a happy man. I'm looking forward to retaining my title on April 21st in the ATL."
It's not a lock yet though, as Evans will have to pass a post-fight physical and hope to avoid any lengthy medical suspensions.
is likely to get the headlining slot opposite Jones.
, a scrap that many have called the greatest MMA fight of all time.
to cap a banner 2011.
UFC 145 takes place on April 21 from Philips Arena.
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Dustin Jacoby strikes Chris Camozzi at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Camozzi uses a guillotine choke to submit Dustin Jacoby at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Joey Beltran falls back after getting hit by Lavar Johnson at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson punches Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson drills Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson punches Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson celebrates his knockout win against Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson strikes Shane Roller at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Shane Roller has a quick chat with referee Herb Dean at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Shane Roller tries to submit Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson looks for the finish at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Micheal Johnson defeated Shane Roller via unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson waves to the crowd before his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Eric Wisely's kick is caught by Charles Oliveira at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira tries to finish Eric Wisely at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira catches Eric Wisely in a calf-crusher at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira celebrates his win over Eric Wisely at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson strikes George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson earns a second-round TKO over George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson celebrates his win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Jon Olav Einemo catches Mike Russow with a knee at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow tries to finish Jon Olav Einemo at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow celebrates his unanimous decision win in front of his hometown crowd at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham smashes Nik Lentz in the face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham looks for the finish at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham batters Nik Lentz against the cage at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham strikes Nik Lentz at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham celebrates his victory over Nik Lentz exchange shots at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Nik Lentz suffers his second straight loss at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia makes his way to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia knees Chris Weidman at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia gets ready to strike Chris Weidman at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping takes a breather after the first round at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans makes his way to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Phil Davis gets his ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Bruce Buffer announces the fighters for the main event at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans punches Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans traps Phil Davis in a mounted crucifix at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Phil Davis catches Rashad Evans with a right at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans strikes Phil Davis in the face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans punches Phil Davis in his eye at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans strikes Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans hits Phil Davis with an elbow at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans hits Phil Davis with his left hand at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans earns a unanimous decision win over Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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