UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon (also known as UFC Fight Night 8) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 25, 2007 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. It was broadcast live in the United States and Canada on Spike TV.
Background This card featured the UFC debut of PRIDE and Hero's veteran Heath Herring. Originally scheduled for the main card was a bout between middleweight contestants Nate Marquardt and Dean Lister; it is believed that Spike TV influenced the eventual decision to remove the bout from the main card.
Results
Bonus awards The following fighters received bonuses. Fight of the Night: Spencer Fisher vs. Hermes Franca Knockout of the Night: Rashad Evans Submission of the Night: Ed Herman
Official salaries The following figures are based on the fighter salary information that the UFC is required by law to submit to the state athletic commissions, including the winners' bonuses. Fighter Payout Rashad Evans $24,000 Sean Salmon $3,000 Jake O’Brien $18,000 Heath Herring $60,000 Hermes Franca $24,000 Spencer Fisher $13,000 Nate Marquardt $44,000 Dean Lister $11,000 Josh Burkman $14,000 Chad Reiner $3,000 Ed Herman $24,000 Chris Price $3,000 Din Thomas $24,000 Clay Guida $5,000 Rich Clementi $20,000 Ross Pointon $5,000
See also Ultimate Fighting Championship List of UFC champions List of UFC events 2007 in UFC
References
External links Official UFC past events page UFC events results at Sherdog.com