Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008
Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rashad Evans
United StatesRashad Evans
“Suga”
19-8-1
RESULT

Rashad Evans def. Forrest Griffin (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 2:46
Forrest Griffin
United StatesForrest Griffin
19-7-0
Saturday, December 27, 2008
MGM Grand Garden Arena

Rashad Evans defeated Forrest Griffin by TKO in round 3 (2:46) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008, held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Fight stats

Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin
0
Knockdowns
0
49 of 103
Significant strikes
50 of 149
48%
Sig. strike accuracy
34%
51 of 105
Total strikes
51 of 151
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:11
Control time
0:03
Significant strikes by target
44 of 96
Head
16 of 100
1 of 2
Body
10 of 17
4 of 5
Leg
24 of 32
24 of 64
Distance
44 of 141
0 of 0
Clinch
6 of 8
25 of 39
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
7 of 22
Sig. str.
14 of 62
7 of 22
Total str.
14 of 62
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
16 of 39
Sig. str.
32 of 75
16 of 39
Total str.
32 of 75
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:03
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
26 of 42
Sig. str.
4 of 12
28 of 44
Total str.
5 of 14
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:11
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rashad Evans vs Forrest Griffin?

Rashad Evans defeated Forrest Griffin by TKO in round 3 (2:46) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008, held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Referee
Steve Mazzagatti
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rashad Evans 57%43% Forrest Griffin

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
19-7-0
1682
Elo rating
1633
0
Win Streak
1
46
Age
47
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.14
SLpM
4.38
37%
Str. Acc.
36%
2.42
SApM
2.81
63%
Str. Def.
61%

Grappling Profile

2.98
TD Avg.
1.05
44%
TD Acc.
48%
73%
TD Def.
57%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.70

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
Forrest Griffin · 3-2
  • W
    Tito Ortiz
    UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen IISun, Jul 8, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Mauricio Rua
    UFC 134: Silva vs OkamiSat, Aug 27, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 1:53 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rich Franklin
    UFC 126: Silva vs BelfortSat, Feb 5, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Tito Ortiz
    UFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2Sat, Nov 21, 2009
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    UFC 101: DECLARATIONSat, Aug 8, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:23 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 23 fights · 15 fights
26.7
Avg sig. strikes
53.1
2.30
Avg takedowns
0.67
3:30
Avg control time
1:35
62
Career high strikes
113
9
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Rashad Evans
Strike target
Forrest Griffin
79%
Head
59%
14%
Body
15%
7%
Leg
26%
Rashad Evans
Strike position
Forrest Griffin
58%
Distance
76%
19%
Clinch
14%
23%
Ground
10%