UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon
| Company type | Event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | January 25, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, Florida , United States |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon (also known as UFC Fight Night 8) was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 25, 2007. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino located in Hollywood, Florida. It was broadcast live across the United States and Canada via Spike TV.
Background
This event featured the first UFC appearance of Heath Herring, a seasoned competitor from PRIDE and Hero's. Initially, a middleweight clash between Nate Marquardt and Dean Lister was planned for the main card; however, it was later relocated, reportedly due to decisions influenced by Spike TV.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Middleweight |Ed Herman |def. |Chris Price |Submission (armbar) |1 |2:58 |} {{MMAevent bout |Lightweight |Din Thomas |def. |Clay Guida |Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) |} {{MMAevent bout |Welterweight |Rich Clementi |def. |Ross Pointon |Submission (rear-naked choke) |}
Bonus awards
The fighters honored with performance bonuses were:
- Fight of the Night: Spencer Fisher vs. Hermes Franca
- Knockout of the Night: Rashad Evans
- Submission of the Night: Ed Herman
Official salaries
The disclosed fighter earnings, inclusive of victory bonuses, as submitted to the state athletic commissions, are as follows:
| Fighter | Compensation |
|---|---|
| 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 |