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UFC 98: Matt Hughes vs Matt Serra Likely

January 10, 2009 By

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The grudge match between former UFC welterweight champions Matt Hughes and Matt Serra now finally has date. Matt Hughes has announced on his official website that the two will be fighting on May 23 presumably UFC 98.

“Just got a call from Joe Silva and as of right now it looks like I’ll be fighting Matt Serra in Vegas on May 23rd. This is not 100% confirmed, but I believe it is going to be on this date.”

The grudge between the to fighters started during The Ultimate Fighter 6. Both fighters served as opposing coaches and never saw eye to eye on their coaching and lifestyle.

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ESPN Video: BJ Penn UFC Lightweight Champion

January 23, 2008 By

UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn talks about finally getting the title, Joe Stevenson, and Sean Sherk.

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UFC 80 News: $35k Fight Bonuses Given

January 20, 2008 By

Following the fights at UFC 80, The Ultimate Fighting Championships handed down $35k fight bonuses for “Fight of the Night”, “Knockout of the Night” and “Submission of the Night”. The recipients are:

Fight of the Night: Paul Taylor and Paul Kelly
Knockout of the Night: Wilson Gouveia
Submission of the Night: BJ Penn

It seems like the UFC is keeping a close eye on there wallet at UFC 80, only giving $35k bonuses.

UFC 78 – $55k
UFC 79 – $50k
UFC 80 – $35k

I guess the fighters are paying the bill for the UFC’s expansion in the Europe or maybe Dana White just looked at Saturdays PPV numbers and just realized this card was a little lacking.

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