UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
Synopsis
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quinton Jackson, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, was to fight the undefeated current champion Rashad Evans but had to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair ligament damage in his jaw that he received in a previous training camp. Instead, Evans headlined the card against fellow undefeated contender Lyoto Machida.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano
- Original Title
- UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano
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Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano
Director
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What is UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida about?
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quinton Jackson, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, was to fight the undefeated current champion Rashad Evans but had to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair ligament damage in his jaw that he received in a previous training camp. Instead, Evans headlined the card against fellow undefeated contender Lyoto Machida.
Who directed UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida?
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was directed by Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano.
Who stars in UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida?
The principal cast of UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida includes Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Matt Hughes, Matt Serra, Drew McFedries.
When was UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida released and how long is it?
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
How much did UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida make at the box office?
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.