We’re back with a new Today in MMA History article. Even though the UFC is back after hiatus due to COVID-19, MMASucka has decided to continue to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article looks back at the main event from UFC 98. That’s right, we are talking about Lyoto Machida knocking out Rashad Evans to become the UFC light heavyweight champion.
May 23rd, 2009- Lyoto Machida vs. Rashad Evans
Coming into this fight both Machida and Evans had undefeated records. The first round was a little uneventful.