Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin
Completed
MMA Bout
December 27, 2008
Dec 27, 2008
W
Evans defeats Griffin
L
KO/TKO, Punches
2:46 Round 3 of 5, 12:46 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
12-0-1
Climbed to 13-0-1 |
Pro
Record |
16-4-0
Fell to 16-5 |
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| Climbed to 13-0-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 16-5 | ||
|
-120
(Near Even) |
Betting Odds |
-105
(Near Even) |
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Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Champion
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Boca Raton
Florida |
Fights out of
|
Las Vegas
Nevada |
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|
29
+3 mos, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
29
+5 mos, 3 wks, 5 days |
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|
203.0 lbs
(92.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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|
6'0"
(183cm) |
Height |
6'3"
(191cm) |
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|
75.0"
(191cm) |
Reach |
77.0"
(196cm) |
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| Blackzilians Performance Institute | Gym | Xtreme Couture |
Bout Information
Event Poster
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.
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