Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Machida and Evans met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight at UFC 98 on Saturday, May 23. Machida is 26-12 overall and 2-0 in the UFC. Evans is 20-8-1 and 2-0. Machida fights southpaw against the orthodox Evans. Machida won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:57.
| Stat | Machida | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 74" | 75" |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:00 | 9:49 |