UFC 98 presents: Evans vs. Machida on Saturday, May 23, 2009 live on Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a combined record of 32-0-1, 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. Now in the main event of UFC 98, the two will meet in an epic showdown pitting champion Evans against challenger Machida to not only determine the best 205-pound fighter on the planet, but to see who leaves with a loss on their record for the first time. Also, former UFC welterweight champions Matt Hughes and Matt Serra finally meet to settle their long-standing grudge.
FIGHT CARDS: WINNERS IN RED BOLD COLOR-----RESULTS
- Rashad Evans (18-0-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (14-0-0)-----TKO, 2nd Rd.
- Matt Hughes (43-7-0) vs. Matt Serra (16-5-0)-----Unanimous Decision.
- Drew McFedries (7-6-0) vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam (20-10-0)-----TKO, 1st Rd.
- Dan Miller (12-1-1) vs. Chael Sonnen (23-10-1)-----Unanimous Decision.
- Sean Shrek (37-3-1) vs. Frank Edgar (9-1-0)-----Unanimous Decision.
- Phillipe Nover (6-1-1) vs Kyle Bradley (13-6-1)-----TKO, 1st Rd.
On May 2, 2009 Saturday HBO Pay-Per-View® is excited to present Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: The Battle of East and West” at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Live on Pay-Per-View at 8:30 PM ET/ 5:30 PM PT. Two forces from the opposite ends of the Earth will stand face-to-face in a battle of boxing superstars. Manny Pacquiao is boxing’s pound-for-pound king, invading weight classes and conquering elite fighters in every division in his path. A hero in his native Philippines, the 30-year-old Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) is regarded by most boxing observers as the sport's unofficial pound-for-pound king. Demonstrating knockout power in five weight classes, his recent victory over his boxing idol, ring legend Oscar de la Hoya, was cause for national celebration in his homeland. Amid growing worldwide celebrity, he returns to the 140-pound division to take on the hard-hitting Hatton. Ricky Hatton (45-1-0, 32 KOs) is the reigning king of the Junior Welterweight division, he has punished all who have entered his domain. Who will be crowned the best?
FIGHT CARDS: WINNERS IN RED BOLD COLOR------RESULTS
Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton-----TKO, 2nd Rd.
Humberto Soto vs. Benoit Gaudet-----TKO, 9th Rd.
Mike Alvarado vs. Juaquin Gallardo-----8th Rd.
Daniel Jacobs vs. Michael Walker-----8th Rd.
