Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Hughes III

Main Event | UFC Interim Welterweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Dec 29, 2007
W
St-Pierre defeats Hughes
L
Submission, Armbar 4:54 Round 2 of 5, 9:54 Total
vs.
Submission 4:54 R2
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Fighter Comparison

14-2-0

Climbed to 15-2
Pro
Record
42-5-0

Fell to 42-6
-199
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+174
(Slight Underdog)
Vacant

Welterweight
Title Vacant

Welterweight

Canada
Nation

United States
Montreal
Quebec
Fights out of
Hillsboro
Illinois
26
+7 mos, 1 week, 3 days
Age at Fight 34
+2 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Tristar Gym Gym Finney's HIT Squad

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 79

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 79: Nemesis
  • Date: Saturday 12.29.2007
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • St-Pierre Disclosed Pay: $210,000
  • Hughes Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Interim Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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