Welcome to Fightline.com's live, round-by-round coverage of UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida. Tonight's fight card comes to us live from Las Vegas, NV.
Now, on to the action! We'll have quick match results available for you after each preliminary fight followed by live round-by round coverage of all main card bouts. Remember to keep refreshing this page for the most up to date results.
Preliminary Card
George Roop defeated Dave Kaplan via Split Decision (scores of 30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Yoshiyuki Yoshida defeated Brandon Wolff via submission at 2:24 of Round 1.
Krzysztof Soszynski defeated Andre Gusmao via KO at 3:17 of Round 1.
Kyle Bradley defeated Phillipe Nover via TKO at 1:03 in Round 1.
Tim Hague defeated Patrick Barry via submission (guillotine) at 1:42 of Round 1.
Brock Larson defeated Mike Pyle via Submission (choke) at 3:06 of Round 1.
Main Card
Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar Round 1: Edgar started off right away with a high kick. Edgar landed some good combinations before getting stuffed when going for a takedown. Sherk hit a leg kick, but Edgar was able to score a takedown with it and secured a front facelock. Sherk was able to shake it off and they were both back up to their feet and continued to exchange until the round ended. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Edgar.
Round 2: Sean Sherk kept coming forward. Edgar landed some good body shots. Edgar confused Sherk with his switching between punches and kicks. Edgar landed a good combination before hitting Sherk with an accidental low blow, which paused the action for a few seconds. Sherk quick recovered, and it was more of the same, with Edgar confusing Sherk with kicks and punches. Another 10-9 round for Edgar.
Round 3: Sherk came out swinging. It's probably a good idea for Sherk to try and take the fight to the ground at this point. Just as I wrote that, Sherk shot and took Edgar to the ground, but Edgar was able to get up to his feet. Sherk went for another takedown, but got a kick to the body for his effort. Edgar landed a couple more good combinations late in the round. Sherk shot again, and Edgar got Sherk in a guillotine but didn't get all of it as the round ended. Another 10-9 round for Edgar.
Winner via unanimous decision (all judges score it 30-27): Frankie Edgar
After the fight, Joe Rogan noted that it was the best performance of Edgar's career. Edgar said he wants a shot at the title.
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