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UFC 98 Fighters, Including Headliners Machida and Evans, Test Clean
Jun 1, 2009 - 4:02 pm ET | 29 Comments
UFC 98 Fighters, Including Headliners Machida and Evans, Test Clean

All 10 fighters tested by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for performance enhancing drugs and drugs of abuse at UFC 98, including headliners Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans, have tested clean. NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer confirmed the negative tests to MMAFrenzy.com on Monday afternoon.

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Nine UFC 98 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions
May 26, 2009 - 11:19 pm ET | 11 Comments
Nine UFC 98 Fighters Issued Medical Suspensions

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued medical suspensions to nine fighters who fought at UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas. Main event loser Rashad Evans, who suffered a second-round knockout to Lyoto Machida, is suspended until July 23rd for precautionary reasons.

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UFC 98 Salaries: Evans, Hughes, Machida Top Earners
May 26, 2009 - 6:17 pm ET | 21 Comments
UFC 98 Salaries: Evans, Hughes, Machida Top Earners

Headliners Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida and co-main event fighters Matt Hughes and Matt Serra were the top earners at UFC 98 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Evans, the former UFC light heavyweight champion who was defeated via second-round knockout by Machida, earned $200,000 for the bout. Machida received $140,000 for his main event victory.

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Hughes, Serra, Machida, and Larson Awarded UFC 98 Fight Night Bonuses
May 24, 2009 - 2:10 am ET | 11 Comments
Hughes, Serra, Machida, and Larson Awarded UFC 98 Fight Night Bonuses

Matt Hughes, Matt Serra, Lyoto Machida, and Brock Larson are each $60,000 richer after earning "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances on Saturday at UFC 98.

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UFC 98 Draws 12,606 Spectators for $3.4 Million Live Gate
May 24, 2009 - 1:57 am ET | 2 Comments
UFC 98 Draws 12,606 Spectators for $3.4 Million Live Gate

UFC 98 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas drew 12,606 spectators to witness Lyoto Machida's main event knockout of title-holder Rashad Evans. UFC President Dana White confirmed the attendance at the post-UFC 98 press conference and also announced that the crowd generated a live gate of $3.206 million.

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UFC 98 Results: Machida Crowned Champ With KO of Evans, Hughes Edges Serra
May 23, 2009 - 10:26 pm ET | 77 Comments
UFC 98 Results: Machida Crowned Champ With KO of Evans, Hughes Edges Serra

Lyoto Machida became the new UFC light heavyweight champion on Saturday in Las Vegas, taking out title-holder Rashad Evans with a flurry of punches in the second round of their UFC 98 headliner to capture the 205-pound belt. Matt Hughes, Drew McFedries, Chael Sonnen, and Frankie Edgar also picked up main card victories.

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UFC 98 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight
May 22, 2009 - 8:41 pm ET | 16 Comments
UFC 98 Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

All 22 fighters, including UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and challenger Lyoto Machida, rivals Matt Hughes and Matt Serra, and late-replacement Mike Pyle, successfully made weight on Friday in Las Vegas for UFC 98. The event's official weigh-in results are available after the jump...

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Pyle Replaces Wilson, To Fight Larson Saturday Night at UFC 98
May 22, 2009 - 5:30 pm ET | 4 Comments
Pyle Replaces Wilson, To Fight Larson Saturday Night at UFC 98

Veteran Mike Pyle will replace fellow-welterweight Chris Wilson and take on Brock Larson on the UFC 98 preliminary card tomorrow night at UFC 98 in Las Vegas. The replacement was confirmed by the UFC on Friday afternoon just hours before the official weigh-ins for the event.

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UFC Presents “Beyond the Octagon” Live Streams at UFC 98
May 22, 2009 - 9:20 am ET | 2 Comments
UFC Presents “Beyond the Octagon” Live Streams at UFC 98

Ever wondered what goes on inside the locker rooms, down the hallways or next to the Octagon at UFC events? Fight fans will now have the chance to find out in real time. At UFC 98: EVANS vs. MACHIDA May 23rd, fans will get free access Beyond The Octagon Powered by BK, through four live multi-streams on UFC.com.

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Sherk, Edgar, Serra, and Hughes Test Clean in Pre-UFC 98 Drug Tests
May 14, 2009 - 2:17 pm ET | 14 Comments
Sherk, Edgar, Serra, and Hughes Test Clean in Pre-UFC 98 Drug Tests

Lightweight opponents Sean Sherk and Frank Edgar and welterweight rivals Matt Serra and Matt Hughes have all tested clean in drug tests administered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission ahead of UFC 98, which takes place on May 23rd in Las Vegas.

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Quick Caveat : Evans vs. Machida Might Be Terrible
May 10, 2009 - 11:42 pm ET | 60 Comments
Quick Caveat : Evans vs. Machida Might Be Terrible

Regardless of who you picked to win UFC 98’s final showdown, it remains a fairly unspoken yet obvious possibility that Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida turn in an epic disaster of a main event. A poor showing should never be expected, however preparing for the worst might be a good idea regarding this particular match up.

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Krzysztof Soszynski Booked To Fight Andre Gusmao at UFC 98
May 4, 2009 - 9:39 pm ET | 16 Comments
Krzysztof Soszynski Booked To Fight Andre Gusmao at UFC 98

With Houston Alexander sidelined due to a broken hand, fellow light heavyweight Krzysztof Soszynski has been booked to fight Andre Gusmao at the May 23rd pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

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Broken Hand Forces Houston Alexander Off UFC 98
May 3, 2009 - 8:53 pm ET | 28 Comments
Broken Hand Forces Houston Alexander Off UFC 98

Light heavyweight Houston Alexander has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 98 bout on May 23rd against Andre Gusmao after suffering a broken hand. The injury was announced by the UFC on Twitter. According to the tweet, a new opponent for Gusmao will be announced "quickly".

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Sonnen Replaces Herman, To Fight Miller at UFC 98
Apr 30, 2009 - 9:21 pm ET | 10 Comments
Sonnen Replaces Herman, To Fight Miller at UFC 98

Hours after being unofficially confirmed as the replacement for an injured Yushin Okami, Ed Herman has apparently been bumped from the UFC 98 card for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Chael Sonnen, who will now meet Dan Miller on May 23rd in Las Vegas.

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