''UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 8'') was a

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event held by the

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on January 25, 2007 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in

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. It was broadcast live in the

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and

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Background

This card featured the UFC debut of

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and

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veteran

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. Originally scheduled for the main card was a bout between middleweight contestants

Nate Marquardt Nathan Joel Marquardt (born April 20, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the middleweight and welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 1999, he is a former Strikeforce W ...

and

Dean Lister Dean Richard Lister (born February 13, 1976) is a retired American mixed martial artist (MMA) and submission grappler. He is a 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt, luta livre black belt, and coach. Lister is considered a pioneer o ...

; 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.

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