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Date: Nov. 17, 2007
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Venue: Prudential Arena
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View
This showdown, which features two up-and-coming undefeated fighters, is the main event of the evening. UFC Rashad Evans (15-0-1) will be fighting Michael Bisping (15-0) at UFC 78 on Nov. 17 in Newark, NJ.
Michael “The Count” Bisping will fight “Sugar” Rashad Evans at UFC 78 in New Jersey on November 17th as the main event. Both fighters will put their undefeated records to the test. Bisping (15-0) is coming off a very controversial split decision win against Matt Hammil. Rashad Evans (15-0-1) is also coming off a controversial draw against Tito Ortiz.
Both fighters are supremely talented, but this is not a match-up that carries any real significance for the light heavyweight division or their careers. Neither are top 10 in their divisions and a win here does little to bump one up the rankings ladder.
Evans is itching to get back in the cage after fighting to a draw with Ortiz at UFC 73: “Stacked” on July 7. He, too, was supposed to rematch Ortiz right away but things behind the scenes clearly did not go as planned.
Evans should be able to manhandle Bisping. Aside from the obvious wrestling advantage, Evans also has better boxing. Bisping employs a more diverse striking arsenal. but Evans is steadily improving his Thai boxing. Cardio shouldn't be a factor for either man, but the size and strength differential should. Evans is a much better athlete accustomed to fighting or wrestling much larger men and doing so with success. Remember, Evans has come down from heavyweight while Bisping is considering a move to middleweight.
The UFC 78 fight card will be comprised of Bisping vs. Evans, Alexander vs. Silva, Hector Lombard vs. Karo Parisyan, Spencer Fisher vs. Frankie Edgar and David Terrell vs. Ed Herman.
UFC 78 Fight Results
Main Event
Rashad Evans Wins by Split Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round.
Thiago Silva Wins by Technical Knock Out at 3:25 in the 1st round.
Ed Herman Wins by Knock Out at 0:39 in the 3rd round.
Karo Parisyan Wins by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round.
Frank Edgar Wins by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 in the 3rd round.
Thiago Alves Wins by TKO Stoppage (Cut) at 5:00 in the 2nd round.
Joe Lauzon Wins by Submission (Choke) at 1:20 in the 1st round by rear naked choke.
Marcus Aurelio Wins by Technical Knock Out at 4:29 in the 1st round by unanswered strikes.
Akihiro Gono Wins by Submission (Arm Lock) at 3:19 in the 2nd round by Arm Bar.
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