Rashad evans is knocked out by lyoto machida in the second round of their light heavyweight championship bout at ufc 98. Machida made some waves when it was announced that he signed with bellator mma. With a combined record of 3201, light heavyweight stars sugar rashad evans and lyoto the dragon machida have left a trail of destruction behind them that includes some of the greatest fighters in ufc history. Lyoto machida vs rashad evans fight result ufc 98 evans vs. Im a huge machida fan, probably my favorite fighter of all time, but that fight is a prime example of how frustrating it can be to be a fan of lyoto. Nov 16, 2016 machida, 38, beat rashad evans for the ufc light heavyweight title in 2009 and held it until 2010. With all the talk of horiguchis opportunity to potentially become the first japanese ufc champion, it made me wonder why machidas name never comes up, since hes as much japanese as he is brazilian. Ufc 114 quinton rampage jackson vs suga rashad evans. Lyoto machida has revealed the ultimate fighting championship ufc matched bellators offer. Mar 11, 2009 ufc confirmed today that rashad evans vs. As always if you dont want to know the results, scroll straight to the video. The winner of the fight would earn a light heavyweight title shot against thenchampion sugar rashad evans.
Lyoto machida vs thiago silva fight result ufc 94 st. Ufc fight night 125 takes place on saturday in belem, brazil. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting. In the ufc light heavyweight division, one of the most talented weight classes in all of mixed martial arts, every bout is a super fight. Lyoto machida vs rashad evans fight result ufc 98 evans. This is the first time ever being on the other side. Lyoto machida vs luke rockhold full fight ufc on fox 15 part 3. Eryk anders vs machida main event of ufc fight night 125. Lyoto machida won the ufc light heavyweight title with a knockout win over rashad evans at ufc 98. Quinton rampage jackson and lyoto the dragon machida, both former ufc light heavyweight champions, square off in the main event for ufc 123. Mma junkie reports that a middleweight fight between lyoto machida 227 mma, 147 ufc and derek brunson 175 mma, 83 ufc has been added to ufc fight night 119. Compare the latest ufc mma fight odds and betting lines from the top online sportsbooks. The ufc on fox crew breaks down lyoto machida s split decision victory over eryk anders in belem on saturday.
Machida went on to win via decision, his 5th straight win in the octagon. Machida lyoto machida and derek brunson will face off in the main event of a packed ufc fight night event. Lyoto machida wins heavyweight title john shubert correspondent i may 25, 2009 comments. Lyoto machida releases statement on bellator mma signing. You gotta take it how you give it, just smiling and knowing that every time you get a.
Machida showcased his accurate striking, knocking out evans in the 2nd round to become the new ufc light heavyweight champion. Lyoto machida suspended 18 months by usada for ufc anti. Compare the latest ufcmma fight odds and betting lines from the top online sportsbooks. Machida nocauteia rashad evans e conquista cinturao youtube. Why isnt lyoto machida recognized as a japanese former ufc. Jun 01, 2009 ufc 98 rashad evans vs lyoto machida j22gg. Lyoto machida vs eryk anders highlights ufc fight night. Newly crowned rashad evans wants to hold onto his belt, but lyoto machida plans on spoiling his first title defense. May 24, 2009 the ufc returned to the mgm grand for ufc 98 evans vs machida saturday may 24.
It was pretty clear that machida was the better fighter in the fight and if he just pulled the trigger he couldve won the fight, perhaps even finished it. Lyoto machida will be the main event of ufc 98 on 523 in las vegas due to quinton jackson needing surgery from a jaw injury suffered in december. Machida is coming off of a careerreviving knockout over fellow brazilian mma legend vitor belfort at ufc 224, and seemed poised to resign with the ufc after fighting out his most recent contract. After knocking out rashad evans at ufc 98, in the post fight interview with joe rogan. Even worse, philadelphia fans were teased with a bigger ufc 3 fight, which looks to have fallen through amidst conflicting reports the news comes less than a month before a show that has already had two changes in the mainevent. Machida moved on to score an impressive knock out of thiago silva to earn a title shot against newlycrowned champion rashad evans at ufc 98. Machida fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Watch the full fight video highlights of lyoto machidas pivotal win over eryk anders in the ufc fight night 125 main event from belem, brazil. Badboy brand shot this video of lyoto machida training for his bout with rashad evans at ufc 98. Jul, 2011 phil davis is injured and the fight against rashad evans is off. Watch lyoto machida vs rashad evans full fight ufc 98 part 1 mma video gif on gfycat. Rashad evans and lyoto machida at the ufc 98 press conference.
Feb 01, 2018 lyoto machida won the ufc light heavyweight title with a knockout win over rashad evans at ufc 98. Lyoto machida knocks out rashad evans mma fighting. Lyoto the dragon machida vs luke rockhold ufc on fox 15 rockhold vs. The dragon fought three times in 2014 beating gegard mousasi machida vs mousasi and cb dollaway machida vs dollaway but between these two bouts. Jun 24, 2018 machida is coming off of a careerreviving knockout over fellow brazilian mma legend vitor belfort at ufc 224, and seemed poised to resign with the ufc after fighting out his most recent contract. Lyoto carvalho machida born 30 may 1978 is a brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Feb 04, 2018 watch the full fight video highlights of lyoto machida s pivotal win over eryk anders in the ufc fight night 125 main event from belem, brazil. With frankie edgar, rashad evans, xavier foupapokam, tim hague. Phil davis is injured and the fight against rashad evans is off. The winner of the fight would earn a light heavyweight title. Instead, evans headlined the card against fellow undefeated contender lyoto machida. May 23, 2009 with frankie edgar, rashad evans, xavier foupapokam, tim hague.
Matt hughes, powells thoughts on the two big fights may 24, 2009 12. He formerly competed for the ultimate fighting championship ufc, where he was the former ufc light heavyweight champion, as well as a. Lyoto machida r bows to rashad evans l after lyoto claims the title during their light heavyweight title bout at ufc 98. Belem this february 3, 2018 at the arena guilherme paraense in belem, brazil. Kann lyota machida noch einmal ins titelrennen eingreifen. He might take down rampage a couple times, but he wont do much. The way evans got knocked out by lyoto machida and made his legs buckle like that. This is lyoto machida next fight and rashad evans next fight. It was pretty clear that machida was the better fighter in the fight and if he just pulled. Ufc 94s comain event, lyoto machida versus thiago silva, marked one of the first times in ufc history that two undefeated fighters had faced one another in a main or comain event slot. Newly crowned rashad evans wants to hold onto his belt, but lyoto machida plans on spoiling his first title.
Ufc payperviews a list of 111 titles created 9 months ago mma a list of 196 titles. Even worse, philadelphia fans were teased with a bigger ufc 3 fight, which looks to have fallen through amidst conflicting reports. Lyoto machida vs rockhold full fight video ufc on fox 15. Lyoto machida vs anders full fight video hl ufc fight. In the comain event you have a grudge match iii between matt hughes and b. Machida was then briefly linked to a rematch with rashad evans at ufc 3, replacing an. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship ufc on may 23, 2009 in las vegas, nevada.
The dragon remains one of the most well respected fighters in the ufc and a future hall of fame. Machida then met light heavyweight champion rashad evans in another clash of undefeated fighters on the main event of ufc 98. Why isnt lyoto machida recognized as a japanese former. The black belt in karate and bjj and former ufc lighthw champion lyoto machida entered this fight with a professional mma record of 2250 50% finishing rate and he is ranked as the no. Lyoto machida vs anders full fight video hl ufc fight night 125. Why isnt lyoto machida recognized as a japanese former ufc champion. The black belt in karate, bjj and former ufc lighthw champion lyoto machida entered this fight with a professional mma record of 2280 50% finishing rate and he is ranked as the no. Lyoto machida vs rashad evans full fight ufc 98 part. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 23 may 2009.
Anders also known as ufc fight night 125 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the ultimate fighting championship held on february 3, 2018, at arena guilherme paraense in belem, brazil. Mar 14, 2009 in the ufc light heavyweight division, one of the most talented weight classes in all of mixed martial arts, every bout is a super fight. Evans said, when asked by joe rogan how he was feeling after the fight,a little dizzy. Although the big money fight was, as i pointed out, jones defending against friendturnedenemy rashad evans, i actually felt that stylistically this was the most intriguing fight for the new champion as machida brings such a different style to the table.
The ufc on fox crew breaks down lyoto machidas split decision victory over eryk anders in belem on saturday. Ufc 98 main card results light heavyweight championship. Baixar ufc ultimate 100 knockouts luta dvdrip torrent. Watch machida s ko before he faces eryk anders in the main event of ufc fight night 125. May 24, 2009 rashad evans is knocked out by lyoto machida in the second round of their light heavyweight championship bout at ufc 98. Machida, 38, beat rashad evans for the ufc light heavyweight title in 2009 and held it until 2010. Lyoto machida, one of the most diverse strikers in ufc history, hurt thenchampion rashad evans several times before using a flurry of punches and kicks to end the fight and become the new ufc. Rashad evans to defend title against undefeated lyoto machida at ufc 98 mixed martial arts.
After the main card ends, you can watch the postfight press conference live right here. Watch machidas ko before he faces eryk anders in the main event of ufc fight night 125. This will never be more evident than on saturday, may 23. A new era in mma brian bemis contributor i may 26, 2009 comments. Griffin fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Machida fox main card prudential center, newark, new jersey, united states april 18, 2015 watch video. Headtotoe middleweight breakdown for ufc fight night 125 main event match tonight feb. Machida by machinemen report dead link mma video maker machinemen looks at the championship fight featuring rashad evans vs. The news comes less than a month before a show that has already had two changes in the mainevent.
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