Result
Rashad EvansKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:03:57
DateMay 23, 2009
DivisionLight Heavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueMGM Grand Garden Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Dragon | 26-12-0Lyoto Machida
W
Suga | 20-8-1Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:03:57
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Lyoto Machida
Elo1683Good
3Y trend1726 → 1683
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:03:57
MethodKO/TKO
Rashad Evans
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1672 → 1672
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rashad Evans won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:57. Lyoto Machida led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Lyoto MachidaRashad Evans
Elo edge
Lyoto Machida1683-16 last move
Rashad Evans1672+10 last move
Why they are ranked here
Lyoto MachidaNot on the active ladder · 1683 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Vitor Belfort (rated 1735 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Fabian Edwards (rated 1652 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1593, not 1683: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Rashad EvansNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Chael Sonnen (rated 1688 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Anthony Smith (rated 1657 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -51 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Lyoto MachidavsRashad Evans
Total strikes
37vs5
Sig. strikes
28vs4
Knockdowns
3vs0
Finishing profile
Lyoto Machidadecision leads 50% of wins
Rashad Evansdecision leads 55% of wins
Common opponents
Tim KennedyLyoto Machida: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 6, 2013Rashad Evans: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 10, 2016
Tim KennedyLyoto Machida: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 6, 2013Rashad Evans: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 12, 2016
Maurício RuaLyoto Machida: loss · Punches · May 8, 2010Rashad Evans: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 16, 2016
Round stats
Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans is a completed Light Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 98 : EVANS VS MACHIDA. Rashad Evans defeated Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:57. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans quick answers
Who won Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans?
Rashad Evans won Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:03:57.
What event is Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans on?
Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans is listed on UFC 98 : EVANS VS MACHIDA.
What are the records for Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans?
Lyoto Machida enters with a 26-12-0 record and Rashad Evans enters with a 20-8-1 record.
What division is Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans?
Lyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans is listed as a Light Heavyweight Title fight.
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