UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon


UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon 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 are the winner of the event's bonus awards given by the UFC.
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.
FighterPayout
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