Lyoto Machida def. Rashad Evans (TKO)
Lyoto Machida defeated Rashad Evans by TKO in round 2 (3:57) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA, held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans?
Lyoto Machida defeated Rashad Evans by TKO in round 2 (3:57) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA, held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Fight DNA
Head to headUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)
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Style shape
Biggest edge Lyoto Machida, Kick power +45
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Tale of the Tape
Style Matchup
- 1991Black belt · Karate · Yoshizo Machida
- 2009UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 2001Champion · Pan American Karate Championship
- 2000Runner-up · Brazilian Sumo Championship · 115 kg
Camp Machida Karate / Machida Academy · Brazil and Los Angeles, US
- 2010Black belt · BJJ · Rolles Gracie
- 2008UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 2005Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Heavyweight
- 2003Bronze · Big Ten Championships · 174 lb
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