Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida
Completed
MMA Bout
May 23, 2009
May 23, 2009
W
Machida defeats Evans
L
KO/TKO, Punches
3:57 Round 2 of 5, 8:57 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
14-0-0
Climbed to 15-0 |
Pro
Record |
13-0-1
Fell to 13-1-1 |
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| Climbed to 15-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 13-1-1 | ||
|
-201
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+176
(Slight Underdog) |
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Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Champion
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Los Angeles
California |
Fights out of
|
Boca Raton
Florida |
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|
30
+11 mos, 3 wks, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
29
+7 mos, 4 wks |
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204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(183cm) |
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74.0"
(188cm) |
Reach |
75.0"
(191cm) |
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| Black House MMA | Gym | Blackzilians Performance Institute |
Bout Information
Event Poster
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.
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