Despite there being quite a few fights going to decision UFC 98 was a great event, unless of course you were pulling for Rashad. Below are the bonuses awarded for stand out moments last night, although I would raise an eyebrow at the fight of the night.
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UFC 98 is finally upon us. We will have live fight results coming in as the fights happen. The main event is a title fight in the light heavy weight division between Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida with the notable grudge match between Matt Hughes and Matt Serra. It will be a great night of fights so don’t miss what happens.
Two undefeated and dominant fighters are going to touch gloves on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Rashad Evans brings his big mouth with a belt and record to back it up, and Machida will come in with his cool demeanor looking to put his shin on Rashad’s chin. Both Machida and Evans have been known to frustrate their opponents and then over take them. It is going to be very interesting and exciting to see what happens when they meet each other, who is going to have the edge?
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Struggling light heavyweight Houston Alexander will be looking to snap his three fight losing streak in the octagon at UFC 98 versus Andre Gusmao as he makes his second trip to the the big show himself.
Alexander, who’s last three fights have ended in the first round with him in the loser column, he will be looking to leave the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with an explosive victory that shows the UFC that he is back and ready to continue how he started his journey in the octagon. Alexander came to the UFC relatively unknown until he KO’d Keith Jardine in the first round at UFC 71.
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In his first fight back from his quick loss to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, James Irvin (14-5), will be looking to redeem himself at UFC 98 versus hard-hitting Drew McFedries (7-5) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Irvin will be returning with a little extra fire this time because it will be his first fight back since also testing positive for banned substances after the short battle with Anderson Silva. It will also be his first time in the 185lb division.