Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin

Main Event | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Dec 27, 2008
W
Evans defeats Griffin
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:46 Round 3 of 5, 12:46 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 2:46 R3
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Fighter Comparison

12-0-1

Climbed to 13-0-1
Pro
Record
16-4-0

Fell to 16-5
-120
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-105
(Near Even)
Challenger

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
29
+3 mos, 2 days
Age at Fight 29
+5 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
203.0 lbs
(92.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym Xtreme Couture

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 92

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
  • Date: Saturday 12.27.2008
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Evans Disclosed Pay: $190,000
  • Griffin Disclosed Pay: $160,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Griffin
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Rashad Evans UFC 92 interview video

    Watch this video interview with Rashad Evans prior to his UFC 92 title fight against Forrest Griffin.

  • Interview  |  Forrest Griffin UFC 92 interview video

    Watch this video interview with Forrest Griffin prior to his UFC 92 title fight against Rashad Evans.