Rashad Evans
UFC record coming in: 5-0-1
Michael Bisping
UFC record coming in: 4-0
Official results
UFC 78 Results
Validation
November 17, 2007Newark, New Jersey, United States
Rashad Evans def. Michael Bisping
Split decision
29-28, 28-29, 29-28
- Bouts
- 9
- Finishes
- 6 (4 KO/TKO · 2 SUB)
- Decisions
- 3
UFC 78 full results
UFC 78 took place on November 17, 2007 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. In the main event, Rashad Evans defeated Michael Bisping by split decision. 6 of the 9 bouts on the card ended inside the distance.
- Referee: Dan MiragliottaFull fight stats
Co-main event
Light Heavyweight
KO/TKOR1 · 3:25
Punches to Head From Mount
Referee: Dan MiragliottaFull fight stats- Referee: Kevin MulhallFull fight stats
- Referee: Kevin MulhallFull fight stats
- Referee: Dan MiragliottaFull fight stats
- Referee: Dan MiragliottaFull fight stats
- Referee: Kevin MulhallFull fight stats
- Referee: Kevin MulhallFull fight stats
- Referee: Dan MiragliottaFull fight stats
Leaders of the night
Most significant strikes
49
Karo ParisyanMost takedowns
8
Frankie EdgarMost knockdowns
1
Ed HermanMost control time
13:10
Frankie EdgarFastest finish
1:14
Joe Lauzon
UFC Newark: events, venues and what's next
UFC 78: Validation is the first UFC event Newark has hosted.
Where is UFC 78 taking place?
UFC 78: Validation takes place in Newark, United States on Sat, Nov 17, 2007.
Has the UFC been to Newark before?
UFC 78: Validation is the first UFC event Newark has hosted.
When is the next UFC event in Newark?
No further Newark card has been announced yet. This page reads the live UFC schedule, so it updates the moment one is added.
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