UFC 92 RESULTS

The following are official UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 quick match results:

Patrick Barry def. Dan Evensen via TKO (injury) -- Round 1, 2:36.
Brad Blackburn def. Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Matt Hamill def. Reese Andy via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 2:19.
Antoni Hardonk def. Mike Wessel via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 2:09.
Yushin Okami def. Dean Lister via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Cheick Kongo def. Mostapha Al-Turk via TKO (strikes) -- Round 1, 4:37.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson def. Wanderlei Silva via KO (punch) -- Round 1, 3:21.
C.B. Dollaway def. Mike Massenzio via TKO (strikes) -- Round 1, 3:01.
Frank Mir def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via TKO (punches) -- Round 2, 1:54.
Rashad Evans def. Forrest Griffin via TKO (punches) -- Round 3, 2:46

Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans wasn’t supposed to be here.
You know, in the main event of the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view of the year and one victory away from becoming the UFC’s light heavyweight champion.
An undersized heavyweight facing the once-highly regarded heavyweight prospect Brad Imes in the finals for the second season of The Ultimate Fighter, Evans was picked by many to lose. However, Evans showed heart and moxie and battled his way to a split decision victory and a six-figure UFC contract.
Evans then proceeded to go 4-0 following his official induction into the UFC, with a notable win over TUF 1 finalist Stephan Bonnar at UFC Fight Night 5.
Following a highlight reel high kick knockout over Sean Salmon at UFC Fight Night 8, the decision was made to push Evans up the ladder and into a headlining PPV bout against former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz.
Despite Ortiz having peaked several years earlier, many once again counted Evans out. Ortiz is a fighter not known for having self-esteem issues and appeared as confident and cocky as ever leading up to their UFC 73 showdown.

forrest griffin

Live blog, play-by-play, action of tonight’s UFC 92 MMA results between Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans from Las Vegas.


Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans Main Event

Round 1: The first round could have gone either way as both fighters were aggressive and landed a number of punches. Evans finished the round really strong after delivering a devastating kick to Griffin’s ribs. (10-9 Griffin) - Ringside judges scored it 29-28 for Griffin.

Round 2: Griffin started out strong in round number two with some swift Thai clinch and kicking. Evans takes numerous punches before blowing Griffin a kiss and grabbing his nuts. A lot of low kicks from Griffin that are doing some damage to Evans. Evans lands at least one strong punch near the end of the round. (10-9 Griffin) - Ringside judges scored it 30-27 for Griffin.

Round 3: Griffin totally had this match under control until the third when he slipped and started having to fight off Evans from his back. Evans truly pounced on the opportunity and punches away with both hands. Griffin recovers for a bit before Evans belts him to the head with numerous jab blows. Griffin finally concedes by tapping out at the 2:46 mark.

Result: Rashad Evans defeats Forrest Griffin (3rd round 2:46) to become the light heavyweight champion.

Undercard Results:

Patrick Berry defeats Dan Evensen (1st round 2:36 TKO)
Brad Blackburn defeats Ryo Chonan (Decision 29-28)
Matt Hamill defeats Reese Andy (2nd round 2:19)
Antoni Hardonk defeats Mike Wessell (2nd round 2:09)
Yushin Okami defeats Dean Lister (Decision 30-27)
Cheick Kongo defeats Mustapha al Turk (1st round 4:37)
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackon defeats Wanderlei Silva (1st round 3:21)
CB Dollaway defeats Mike Massenzio (1st round 3:01)
Frank Mir defeats Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (2nd round 1:54)