UFC 80
UFC 80: Rapid Fire – January 19, 2008 in Newcastle, UK
UFC 80: Rapid Fire was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 19, 2008, at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 2007
- Venue
- Alltel Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- Headliner
- Forrest Griffin vs. Matt Serra
- Contested title
- UFC Lightweight Championship
- Result
- Griffin wins by TKO, Round 2
- Griffin's background
- The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 winner
Lore & Background
The main event was originally scheduled as an interim lightweight championship fight, but after Sean Sherk was stripped of the title, the bout between B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson was altered to be for the undisputed lightweight championship.
Reader's Guide
The event featured a Fight of the Night bonus awarded to Paul Taylor vs. Paul Kelly, a Knockout of the Night bonus to Wilson Gouveia, and a Submission of the Night bonus to B.J. Penn. Each bonus was $35,000.
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