Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida

Main Event | UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2009
"The Dragon"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:57 R2
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Fighter Comparison

14-0-0

Climbed to 15-0
Pro
Record
13-0-1

Fell to 13-1-1
-201
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+176
(Slight Underdog)
Challenger

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Los Angeles
California
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
30
+11 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 29
+7 mos, 4 wks
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
Black House MMA Gym Blackzilians Performance Institute

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 98

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2009
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • 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: $200,000
  • Machida Disclosed Pay: $200,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Evans
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  "Let's Get It On - Evans vs Machida" Highlight Video by KahL-One

    KahL-One previews the UFC Light Heavyweight Title bout between Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans in this highlight video.

  • Highlight  |  "Evans vs. Machida" by Machinemen

    MMA video maker Machinemen looks at the championship fight featuring Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida, featuring footage from the fight.

  • Training  |  Lyoto Machida UFC 98 Training Video by BadBoy

    BadBoy brand shot this video of Lyoto Machida training for his bout with Rashad Evans at UFC 98.