Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH
Light Heavyweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rashad Evans
United StatesRashad Evans
“Suga”
19-8-1
RESULT

Rashad Evans def. Chuck Liddell (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 1:51
Chuck Liddell
United StatesChuck Liddell
“The Iceman”
21-8-0
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Philips Arena, Atlanta, United States

Rashad Evans defeated Chuck Liddell by TKO in round 2 (1:51) in the Light Heavyweight main event of UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH, held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Philips Arena, Atlanta.

Fight stats

Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell
1
Knockdowns
0
13 of 35
Significant strikes
10 of 50
37%
Sig. strike accuracy
20%
13 of 35
Total strikes
10 of 50
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
—
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:00
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
9 of 31
Head
7 of 45
1 of 1
Body
1 of 3
3 of 3
Leg
2 of 2
13 of 32
Distance
9 of 47
0 of 3
Clinch
1 of 3
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
7 of 17
Sig. str.
7 of 30
7 of 17
Total str.
7 of 30
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
6 of 18
Sig. str.
3 of 20
6 of 18
Total str.
3 of 20
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rashad Evans vs Chuck Liddell?

Rashad Evans defeated Chuck Liddell by TKO in round 2 (1:51) in the Light Heavyweight main event of UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH, held Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Philips Arena, Atlanta.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rashad Evans 44%56% Chuck Liddell

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-8-1
Record
21-8-0
1658
Elo rating
1699
0
Win Streak
0
46
Age
56
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.14
SLpM
2.97
37%
Str. Acc.
35%
2.42
SApM
2.71
63%
Str. Def.
56%

Grappling Profile

2.98
TD Avg.
0.44
44%
TD Acc.
75%
73%
TD Def.
81%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rashad Evans · 0-5
  • L
    Anthony Smith
    UFC 225: Whittaker vs RomeroSat, Jun 9, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 0:53 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Sam Alvey
    UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs MorenoSun, Aug 6, 2017
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Daniel Kelly
    UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2Sun, Mar 5, 2017
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Glover Teixeira
    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs EvansSun, Apr 17, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 1:48 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    UFC 192: Cormier vs GustafssonSat, Oct 3, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Chuck Liddell · 1-4
  • L
    Rich Franklin
    UFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinSat, Jun 12, 2010
    TKO · R1 · 4:55 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Mauricio Rua
    UFC 97: REDEMPTIONSat, Apr 18, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 4:28 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Rashad Evans
    UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGHSat, Sep 6, 2008
    TKO · R2 · 1:51 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Wanderlei Silva
    UFC 79: NEMESISSat, Dec 29, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Keith Jardine
    UFC 76: KNOCKOUTSat, Sep 22, 2007
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 23 fights · 23 fights
26.7
Avg sig. strikes
26.6
2.30
Avg takedowns
0.30
3:30
Avg control time
0:50
62
Career high strikes
64
9
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Rashad Evans
Strike target
Chuck Liddell
79%
Head
68%
14%
Body
7%
7%
Leg
24%
Rashad Evans
Strike position
Chuck Liddell
58%
Distance
70%
19%
Clinch
14%
23%
Ground
16%