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UFC 98: UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida

May 22, 2009PAST
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

A Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Rashad Evans and undefeated challenger Lyoto Machida headlined the card. This was a rare fight that involved two undefeated fighters who seemed unstoppable, competing for a UFC title. The…

Fight Rating

Rashad Evans
vs.
Lyoto Machida
—/10
(0 ratings)
Matt Hughes
vs.
Matt Serra
—/10
(0 ratings)
Xavier Foupa-Pokam
vs.
Drew McFedries
—/10
(0 ratings)
Dan Miller
vs.
Chael Sonnen
—/10
(0 ratings)
Frankie Edgar
vs.
Sean Sherk
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Kaplan
vs.
George Roop
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brandon Wolff
vs.
Yoshiyuki Yoshida
—/10
(0 ratings)
Andre Gusmao
vs.
Krzysztof Soszynski
—/10
(0 ratings)
Kyle Bradley
vs.
Phillipe Nover
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tim Hague
vs.
Pat Barry
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brock Larson
vs.
Mike Pyle
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

4KOs
3SUBs
4DECs
64%
Finish Rate (7 of 11 fights)
9:05
Avg Fight Time
Drew McFedries
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:37
126,069,550Sold Out
Attendance
$3,265,450Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$180,000 in bonuses awarded.

Matt Hughes vs. Matt Serra
Fight Of The Night
$60,000
Each
Brock Larson
Submission Of The Night
$60,000
Lyoto Machida
Knockout Of The Night
$60,000

Event Totals

405
Significant Strikes
35:04
Control Time
17
Takedowns
7
Knockdowns
1:40:00
Fight Time
6
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

1 Fighter missed weight.
Welterweight
Brock Larson171.0
vs
Mike Pyle⚠172.0
Light Heavyweight Title Fight
Lyoto Machida204.0
vs
Rashad Evans205.0
Welterweight
Matt Hughes170.0
vs
Matt Serra171.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Mario Yamasaki
2 fights
SM
Steve Mazzagatti
3 fights
Yves Lavigne
3 fights
Herb Dean
3 fights

Canceled Fights

6 fights canceled on this card.
Chris WilsonCANCELEDBrock LarsonReason: Wilson Visa Problems
Josh KoscheckCANCELEDChris WilsonReason: Koscheck Injury
Yushin OkamiCANCELEDDan MillerReason: Okami Torn Ligament
James IrvinCANCELEDDrew McFedriesReason: Irvin Knee Injury
Houston AlexanderCANCELEDAndre GusmaoReason: Alexander Broken Hand
Brock LesnarCANCELEDFrank MirReason: Mir Knee Injury