UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida is a notable film directed by Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida stars Lyoto Machida as Self, Rashad Evans as Self, Matt Hughes as Self and Matt Serra as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida worth watching?
- UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida?
- UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida stars Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Matt Hughes, Matt Serra and Drew McFedries.
- When was UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida released?
- UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.