UFC 98 weigh in results LIVE for 'Evans vs Machida'

by MMAmania.com on May 22, 2009 5:00 PM EDT

The official weigh-in event for UFC 98: "Evans vs. Machida" from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, has come to a close.

It was a close call for Matt Serra, who was seen in the sauna just an hour before tipping the scale. "The Terror" however was able to hit his mark.

Mike Pyle was given extra time to weigh in as a result of being called up on short notice to replace Chris Wilson. He reached 172 and was not penalized for the overage.

Outside of Serra and Pyle, it was a rather pedestrian affair with no real fireworks with the exception of an intense staredown between main event participants Rashad Evans — who drew a mixture of boos and cheers — and Lyoto Machida.

Here are the complete UFC 98 weigh in results:

205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans (205) vs. Lyoto Machida (204)
170 lbs.: Matt Hughes (170) vs. Matt Serra (171)
185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen (186) vs. Dan Miller (185)
155 lbs.: Sean Sherk (156) vs. Frank Edgar (155)
185 lbs.: Xavier Foupas-Pokam (186) vs. Drew McFedries (185)
170 lbs.: Brock Larson (171) vs. Mike Pyle (172)*
265 lbs.: Tim Hague (263) vs. Patrick Barry (237)
155 lbs.: Phillipe Nover (156) vs. Kyle Bradley (156)
205 lbs.: Andre Gusmao (206) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (206)
170 lbs.: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (171) vs. Brandon Wolff (170)
155 lbs.: Dave Kaplan (156) vs. George Roop (154)

Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit in non-title fights.

*Because he took the fight on short notice, the NSAC did not penalize Mike Pyle for being one pound over.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, play-by-play coverage of the main card action tomorrow night (Saturday, May 23), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET.

It’s going to be a good night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 98 coverage you can handle.

For our complete UFC 98 archive click here.

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machida
serra
prof x
sonnen
sherk
larson
nover
kristof
yoshida
roop
hague
not really a great card, that said, the great cards have disappointed and cards like this usually kick ass!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

link me!!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Fedor Emelianenko,Josh Barnett verbally agree to match…

http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/05/21/fedor-emelianenko-josh-barnett-verbally-agree-to-match-announc/

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Dan Henderson,Matt Lindland training at Xtreme Couture pic…

http://www.combatlifestyle.com/pics/view_album.php?id=1764

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

http://assets.espn.go.com/livenow/livenow169.html
here’s the weigh in!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Knockout Secrets 2009…Wanderlei,Randy,Forrest,Arlovski,Anderson Silva

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_wvoJ1zuxE&feature=player_embedded

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Wanderlei was owning everybody in the standup, looks like he needs some better sparring partners..

by RoB on May 23, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

And peoples thinks he should retire??

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

pretty boring weigh in! They usually play the background promo for the main event and even the co main event. Today, just weigh em and get em out!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

by the way, I never pick a whole card like that. If I were gambling, it would be
machida
serra
sherk

by kevin on May 22, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

OMG GUYS!!!!
I dont know if it’s true but…Someone tried to grab Ray Longo outside the Hotel and Serra mauled the guy.it’s on ESPN.com in the MMA section.Drago stomped someones face into the pavement??

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I knew that was BS when you didn’t include anything about Drago getting TKO’d by the pavement.

by PW on May 23, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Hahaha

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I couln’t find anything so i guess that wasn’t true!!
SORRY FOR THE FALSE ALARM!!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok guys i tried under the limited time i had to make a modest not near ass good as Adam G’s prediction list but i just wanted to get teams going since this is one of the most 50/50 title fights there has been in a while!

Team Machida (smart):

Jesse Holland (Nostradumbass)
John
McArthur
Kevin
ViolentMike
namenotrequired
UFC Champ
OJR
Syd[a.k.a. “Negation”]
CL
Jeremyjackson
ricky
Nick J
Slim473
the bending
enzo-enormous
king criminales
philicutioner
xxBAxx816
wayne
rydinlow
makrg
MMA Shirts
DB
Ca$z
Devin
Damian
Hatteras
Dale Clark
Cliff
Hardease
Randy for Couture (but im rootin 4 shad so i can see Page KO his ass!) :D

Team Evans:

Buster Bluth
O Damn He Got Caught
Alpha Male 360
Rob
scott
spitforce
Robert(1)
Belfort_Fan
HKM
Ryosuke
desperus

ne1 else want in gimme a shout or make another 1!!

by Randy for Couture on May 22, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

What am I Chopped liver?

by DSmith on May 23, 2009 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Mexi said he going for Evans ftw.

by DSmith on May 23, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes mate Machida all the way.

One thing i am wondering, is ANYONE picking Edgar over Sherk??? Not that i am but i haven’t seen one person who thinks he has a shot.

by Nick J on May 23, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Throw me down for Evans.

by MM_Eh on May 23, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

put me down for machida and edgar

by SuperBad on May 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Machida
Serra
Foupas-Pokam
Miller
Sherk
Larson
Barry
Nover
Gusmao
Yoshida
Kaplan

by DSmith on May 23, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Machida
Serra
Prof X
Miller
Sherk
Larson
Nover
Kristof
Yoshida
Roop
Berry
You almost got it right kevin

by DB on May 22, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the definitive list…

Machida UD
Hughes UD…although I hope its not!
Miller sub R1
Sherk UD
Prof X sub R2
Larson TKO R1
Barry TKO R1
Nover sub R2
Gusmao TKO R2
Yoshida UD
Roop sub R1

You know it makes sense.

by Ca$z on May 22, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Evans via something spectacular.
Hughes via UD
Sonnen via TKO
Sherk via UD
Pokam
Larson via sub
Nover via TKO
Gusmao (although i want to see Krystof win)
Yoshida via sub
Roop via UD
Berry via KO

by belfort_fan on May 22, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I am really shocked at all the sonnen picks here. This one prety straight forward i would think.

Dragon
Serra
Miller
Sherk
Prof X
Barry
Larson
Gusmao
Roop
Yoshida
Nover

by NameNotRequired on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude Miller is no Maia. although he does have a good chance at submitting Sonnen.

by belfort_fan on May 23, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Rashad looked jacked at the weigh ins. Machida is getting a big head in my opinion as is too concerned with putting on a great fight and being agressive and going for the KO like he did against Silva. That type of attitude is not what got him to where he is…now is not the time to change.

Evans
Hughes
Prof X
Miller
Sherk
Larson
Krystof
YOshida
Roop
Barry

Book it!

by Buster Bluth on May 22, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Evans
Hughes
McFedries
Miller
Sherk
Pyle
Nover
Soszynski
Yoshida
Roop
Barry

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Here an interview of Pat Barry UFC 98!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onNB7NeVezw

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Serra:I Would Take Wolverines Back w/ a RNC (vid)??

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/?go=forum.posts&thread=1462973&forum=1&page=1&pc=4

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Machida didn’t exactly go for the KO, Silva tried to hunt him down, i wouldnt expect to see machida get off his game.

by pwilson on May 22, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Evans will take the fight.

by Diceman on May 22, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

He will!

by RoB on May 23, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Rashad interview with Cofield…RASHAD EVANS talks hair, bad breath and manscaping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjTMejhJkaw

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

And Lyoto Machida on drinking urine, training with Ishii!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UYEL729G7s

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn I’m gonna miss it, o well, not like any of these guys are coming to weigh in out of shape; Cept for Sonnen maybe.

by I Beat Cancer (and by cancer I mean children) on May 22, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

no more blogs?

by kevin on May 22, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

no loss, pretty boring blog anyways!!!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

WTF??Damn posts that takes 6 hr before showing up today?
Here an interview of Bobby Lashley preparing for Bob Sapp!

http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Bobby-Lashley-preparing-for-Bob-Sapp-in-Battle-of-the-Giants.html

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

i would pick Rashad Evans against anyone but Lyoto Machida
Machida is the man no one beats him currently in the top 10 in this division

by wayne on May 22, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

False, Rashad will be that man.

by HKM on May 22, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

*no colonel sanders… you’re wrong

rashad is about to receive his first (second) loss _

by Devin on May 22, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

1st

by hhddavidson on May 23, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I am not sold on Rashad yet. I know he is a great fighter, but i dont know if he is a dominant one that can beat the elite on a constant basis. He is going to lose to Machida so thats not going to help his cause. I just dont know if I see Rashad beating fighters like:
Machida
Rampage
Shogun (healthy n in shape)

I could even see him struggling with someone like Rich Franklin or even thiago,Banha,Vera. He really never dominated anyone. He has always struggled in big fights:

Struggled to a split decision win with BISPING
DRaw with Tito
Struggled with Chuck until he knocked his head off
Was getting whooped by bitch ass Forrest until he took him down and smacked him around like the Biatch that Forrest is!

On the other hand…Machida just makes everyone look STUPID! He doesnt struggle with anyone! He DOMINATES everyone they put in front of him! HOw many rounds has Rashad lost? Machida has lost ZERO!!! You can probably count on your hands the number of times Machida has been hit. He is simply THAT GOOD! I know Rashad is a very skilled, well rounded, tough n GAME fighter….but I think Machida is simply on another Level and its going to show by the 3rd or 4th round tomorrow night! Machida probably wont finish Rashad….but its not gonna be as close as most people think it will be.

WE got a NEW LHW champion about to be crowned FOLKS!!!!

by john on May 22, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree John. Im not gonna take any credit away from Rashad for getting where he is as 18-0-1 is no easy task in this day and age in the UFC but he has not really convinced me either that he is a worthy champion.

There are a lot of champs in dfferent organisations across the world and most of them for some reason give you the impression that they are there for a reason and for me Rashad just got there by the skin of his teeth and not by really dominating top level fighters.

Sure he knocked out Chuck but he was getting schooled before he caught him and I just want to see him step up and believe in himself instead of fighting so damn cautiously.

The difference between him and machida is that Machida does what he does because of his style and Rashad does it cos he lacks belief in himself to remain the champion for very long.

Machida will win and win convincingly in my eyes and remain the champ for a while to come until someone comes with a truly effective gameplan to beat him and I just don’t see it happening any time soon.

Best of luck Rashad….you’re gonna need it!

by Ca$z on May 22, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

guys getting schooled by Chuck? really? he was measuring him up and making him frustrated, he dominated him in that 2nd round and Chuck didn’t land anything worth mentioning.. Rashad isn’t dominating his opponents because that’s not his thing, he fights his opponents and Machida doesn’t, he just outpoints them..

by RoB on May 22, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know john I think he’s one of those guy’s that fights at another level when the stakes are high. You have to remember he is still improving and a much better fighter from the Tito and Bisping days. With Jackson in his corner he usually is more prepared than his opponent in the fight wich evens the playing field question is does Jackson have a good enough gameplan for Machida and if not how will Evans react? I believe much better than T.Silva but I can’t wait to find out.

by Beaver on May 22, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I will pick
Lyoto
Hughes
Sherk
Miller
Larson
Mcfedries

Amor de rey 360 coronas
5656

by king criminales on May 22, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

I do believe Evans will be going down this weekend

by MMA Shirts on May 22, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

1 question mark over machida. the gas tank?

by bighorndog on May 22, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

False, Iceman is that man :P hah j\k but I wouldn’t bet on this fight..and imma bet kinda man

by Cromzinc on May 22, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

the man to beat loyoto currently resides at 155. His name is BJ Penn

by jd on May 22, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

Bj Has ALready Lost TO Machida

by Hotdamn on May 22, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

JD didn’t know hot, neither were on TUF! It’s funny because of all the fighters in the world, he picks BJ (and he’s my favorite) even I wouldn’t have picked him!

by kevin on May 22, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Kev,i thought that BJ wasn’t,one of your favorites??
And i believe too that,BJ should have win that match in the 2th rnd…BJ was about to get a take down and the ropes stop him to get it.I’m positive that he,would have submitted Lyoto if it,would have been in a cage!

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

The decision could of went to BJ and Machida is a much bigger fighter

by Grome on May 23, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

what ever penn could never beat Machida! You must be loco jd

by April on May 23, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

:mad:

by O damn he got caught on May 22, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Sugar

by Alpha Male 360 on May 22, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay…how do you do the angry one??

by UFC Champ on May 22, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

oh yeah,

MACHIDA!!! :COOL:

by UFC Champ on May 22, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

DOH!! :cool:

by UFC Champ on May 22, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

For anyone who’s interested in M-1:Igor Vovchanchyn – Life after PRIDE part 1

http://www.m-1global.com/en/news/detail/id/9314/m-1-exclusive-igor-vovchanchyn—-life-after-pride

And…Igor Vovchanchyn Interview Part II

http://www.m-1global.com/en/news/detail/id/9348/m-1-exclusive-igor-vovchanchyn-interview-part-ii

by Alpha Male 360 on May 23, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

i love you rashad, good luck shad no matter who win or lose you will teach everybody why you became the LH champion of the world…

good luck shad :D

by Ryosuke on May 22, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

evans vs machida…… this has all the makeings of a boreing ass fight machida dont attack and evans is a counter puncher who throws the first punch?

by cortez on May 22, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

Good point! If this is anything like Silva vs Leites, I’m gonna throw up!

by Dana's a CrossDresser on May 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Betus or any sportsbook, period should have additional wagers involving Rashad…..LIKE:

How many times he will grab his crotch???
Maybe he will even flip off Machida when he starts getting beat
I wouldnt even doubt Evans would go as far to SPIT at Machida
How many kisses will he throw towards Lyoto

You jus know there is gonna be some childish and immature shit like he pulled against FOrrest(crotch grab and blows kiss)

by fightfan on May 22, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

Check out the 2009 Spelling Bee bets.

Machida will catch Rashad if he fools around.

by Ennis on May 23, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions

A boring fight to go to the barr to watch lol and the same with 99 but not 100

by king criminales on May 22, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

im not even going to the bar,ill get it online in a week or two

by hhddavidson on May 23, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions

“185 lbs.: Andre Gusmao (206) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (206)” — oops?

by RJ on May 22, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Evans by 1st round KO. You heard it here 1st. Take it to the bank.

by JJ on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

If shad does win he will lose his next fight against page, and if machida wins he will lose against page. The light heavyweight belt is gonna be on a merry go round with it getting passed around

by See What Had Happend !!!! on May 22, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Machida is the next Anderson Silva. Machida and Jon Jones will be at the top someday baby! I’m soooo excited for the the fight!!!

by Damian on May 22, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

maybe he should win the belt before you make him a legend,and than defend

by hhddavidson on May 23, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Evans
Hughes
Sherk

Bet 80 bucks on each lol, they better be winning.

by ItsJustMe on May 22, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Team Machida (smart):

Team Evans:

Buster Bluth
O Damn He Got Caught
Alpha Male 360
Rob
scott
spitforce
Robert(1)
Belfort_Fan
HKM
Ryosuke
desperus

ne1 else want in gimme a shout or make another 1!

by Randy for Couture on May 22, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

My pics if anyone gives a sh*t

Machida (UD)
Hughes (too strong and tough cut for Serra)
Miller (Sonnen blows)
Sherk (Edgar is too small, go to WEC!)
Pokam
Pyle (short notice, but good skills-good jits)
Barry (leg kicks)
Nover
Yoshida
Krztoff
Roop

by robbyc on May 23, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Ok this is a new updated 1:

Team Machida (smart):

Jesse Holland (Nostradumbass)
John
McArthur
Kevin
ViolentMike
namenotrequired
UFC Champ
OJR
Syd[a.k.a. "Negation"]
CL
Jeremyjackson
ricky
Nick J
Slim473
the bending
enzo-enormous
king criminales
philicutioner
xxBAxx816
wayne
rydinlow
makrg
MMA Shirts
DB
Ca$z
Devin
Damian
Hatteras
Dale Clark
Cliff
Hardease
SGTBLITZ
CARNAGE
King Yac
Spyder
IrishMike
Alex
PW
DSmith
Robby_c
Randy for Couture (but im rootin 4 shad so i can see Page KO his ass!)

Team Evans:

Buster Bluth
O Damn He Got Caught
Alpha Male 360
Rob
El Mexicutioner
scott
spitforce
Robert(1)
Belfort_Fan
HKM
Ryosuke
desperus
toad
Sofa-King
keyvan
Ade
Slap Nuts
Diceman
MM-eh