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UFC 98: Evans vs Machida

Main eventRashad Evans def. Lyoto Machidaby KO/TKO · 10 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, May 23, 2009Start 5:00 PM EDT
VenueMGM Grand Garden ArenaLocation TBD
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete11 of 11 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Lyoto Machida vs Rashad EvansRashad Evans def. Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:03:57
  2. Matt Hughes vs Matt SerraMatt Hughes def. Matt Serra by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Matt Hughes +5 to 1835 · Matt Serra −7 to 1592
  3. Drew McFedries vs Xavier Foupa-PokamDrew McFedries def. Xavier Foupa-Pokam by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:00:37Elo: Drew McFedries +26 to 1514
  4. Chael Sonnen vs Dan MillerDan Miller def. Chael Sonnen by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Dan Miller +15 to 1737
  5. Frankie Edgar vs Sean SherkSean Sherk def. Frankie Edgar by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Sean Sherk +10 to 1712
  6. Brock Larson vs Mike PyleBrock Larson def. Mike Pyle by Submission · Round 1 · 00:03:06
  7. Tim Hague vs Pat BarryPat Barry def. Tim Hague by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:42
  8. Kyle Bradley vs Phillipe NoverPhillipe Nover def. Kyle Bradley by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:03
  9. Krzysztof Soszynski vs Andre GusmaoKrzysztof Soszynski def. Andre Gusmao by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:03:17Elo: Krzysztof Soszynski +16 to 1660 · Andre Gusmao −31 to 1627
  10. Brandon WolffAwaiting resultElo: Brandon Wolff −26 to 1547
  11. George Roop vs Dave KaplanDave Kaplan def. George Roop by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Dave Kaplan +27 to 1453

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Matt Hughes
Elo1807Great
3Y trend1835 → 1807
2009-05-23: 18352010-04-10: 18432010-08-07: 18492010-11-21: 18272011-09-25: 1807
WinnerusMatt Hughes45-9-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserusMatt SerraThe Terror11-7-0Matt Serra
Elo1605Solid
3Y trend1598 → 1605
2008-04-19: 15982009-05-23: 15922010-02-06: 16182010-09-25: 1605
Drew McFedries
Elo1586Solid
3Y trend1563 → 1586
2013-01-25: 15632015-04-25: 15732015-08-15: 1586
WinnerusDrew McFedriesThe Massacre12-7-0MiddleweightVSFight details →LoserfrXavier Foupa-PokamProfessor X32-22-0Xavier Foupa-Pokam
Elo1548Average
3Y trend1563 → 1548
2013-12-14: 15632014-04-05: 15722014-05-17: 15552014-09-07: 15412014-10-11: 15552015-03-26: 15652015-06-11: 15482015-12-26: 15652016-06-11: 1548
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Frankie Edgar
Elo1691Good
3Y trend1722 → 1691
2019-12-21: 17222020-08-22: 17332021-02-06: 17192021-11-07: 17042022-11-12: 1691
LoserusFrankie EdgarThe Answer24-11-1LightweightVSFight details →WinnerusSean SherkThe Muscle Shark36-4-1Sean Sherk
Elo1722Good
3Y trend1694 → 1722
2008-05-24: 16942008-10-25: 17022009-05-23: 17122010-09-25: 1722

Prelims

Brock Larson
Elo1743Good
3Y trend1767 → 1743
2013-04-05: 17672014-03-14: 17482014-10-03: 17352014-10-03: 17452014-10-03: 17542015-01-17: 17572015-05-02: 17602015-07-17: 17392016-02-05: 1743
WinnerusBrock Larson42-10-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserusMike PyleQuicksand27-14-1Mike Pyle
Elo1674Good
3Y trend1712 → 1674
2015-05-23: 17122016-02-07: 17242016-07-07: 17082016-12-31: 16912018-03-03: 1674
Tim Hague
Elo1614Solid
3Y trend1649 → 1614
2014-02-21: 16492014-05-23: 16212014-06-07: 16312014-09-19: 16412014-10-11: 16482015-03-27: 16622015-08-29: 16462015-12-18: 16292016-03-04: 16162016-04-15: 16292016-07-15: 1614
LosercaTim HagueThe Thrashing Machine21-13-0HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnerusPat BarryHD8-7-0Pat Barry
Elo1526Average
3Y trend1543 → 1526
2011-01-23: 15432011-06-27: 15252011-10-01: 15132012-01-20: 15422012-05-05: 15222012-12-15: 15502013-06-15: 15352013-12-07: 1526
Kyle Bradley
Elo1553Solid
3Y trend1564 → 1553
2013-05-03: 15642014-06-20: 15502014-08-02: 15602014-09-12: 15732014-11-22: 15582015-05-09: 15702016-01-09: 1553
LoserusKyle Bradley20-12-0LightweightVSFight details →WinnerusPhillipe NoverSuper11-8-1Phillipe Nover
Elo1646Solid
3Y trend1679 → 1646
2015-01-23: 16792015-05-16: 16942015-12-10: 16772016-09-25: 16612017-02-12: 1646
Krzysztof Soszynski
Elo1627Solid
3Y trend1629 → 1627
2008-12-13: 16292009-04-18: 16452009-05-23: 16602009-08-29: 16492010-02-20: 16612010-07-03: 16422010-11-13: 16522010-11-13: 16572011-06-12: 16432011-12-10: 1627
WinnercaKrzysztof SoszynskiThe Polish Experiment26-12-1Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserbrAndre Gusmao6-3-0Andre Gusmao
Elo1610Solid
3Y trend1658 → 1610
2008-08-09: 16582009-05-23: 16272010-02-19: 16452011-04-15: 1610
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FighterWinnerTBDRecord TBDWelterweightVSFight details →LoserusBrandon Wolff7-5-0Brandon Wolff
Elo1523Average
3Y trend1570 → 1523
2007-08-04: 15702007-09-15: 15892008-05-16: 16162008-12-10: 15892009-05-23: 15732009-05-23: 15472010-06-04: 1523
George Roop
Elo1533Average
3Y trend1579 → 1533
2013-05-25: 15792013-11-06: 15582013-11-06: 15422014-04-16: 15652014-07-05: 15552015-09-28: 15462016-05-14: 1533
LoserusGeorge Roop15-13-1LightweightVSFight details →WinnerusDave KaplanDiamond3-4-0Dave Kaplan
Elo1453Average
3Y trend1476 → 1453
2006-11-30: 14762008-12-13: 14522008-12-13: 14262009-05-23: 1453
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Card at a glance

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Frozen model coverage0/11 bouts11 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
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Event progress

All 11 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone11 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone11 of 11 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished7 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

7 matched bouts

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida is a completed mixed martial arts event scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The fight card includes 11 tracked fights, led by Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Rashad Evans def. Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO.

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida quick answers

When is UFC 98: Evans vs Machida?

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2009. Start 5:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 98: Evans vs Machida?

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida is listed for MGM Grand Garden Arena.

What is the main event for UFC 98: Evans vs Machida?

The main event listed for UFC 98: Evans vs Machida is Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans.

How many fights are on UFC 98: Evans vs Machida?

Combat Edge currently tracks 11 fights for UFC 98: Evans vs Machida.

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