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UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn

September 22, 2006PAST
Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California

The event was headlined by Matt Hughes vs B.J. Penn for the Welterweight Championship, a long awaited rematch after Penn ended Hughes’ title reign in 2004 before leaving the UFC. Penn stepped in as a replacement for Georges St Pierre.…

Fight Rating

Joe Lauzon
vs.
Jens Pulver
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rashad Evans
vs.
Jason Lambert
—/10
(0 ratings)
Melvin Guillard
vs.
Gabe Ruediger
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Loiseau
vs.
Mike Swick
—/10
(0 ratings)
Matt Hughes
vs.
BJ Penn
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tyson Griffin
vs.
David Lee
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jorge Gurgel
vs.
Danny Abbadi
—/10
(0 ratings)
Eddie Sanchez
vs.
Mario Neto
—/10
(0 ratings)
Roger Huerta
vs.
Jason Dent
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

5KOs
1SUBs
3DECs
67%
Finish Rate (6 of 9 fights)
11:07
Avg Fight Time
Joe Lauzon
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:48
126,049,343Sold Out
Attendance
$1,582,370Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$120,000 in bonuses awarded.

Roger Huerta vs. Jason Dent
Fight Of The Night
$40,000
Each
Tyson Griffin
Submission Of The Night
$40,000
Joe Lauzon
Knockout Of The Night
$40,000

Event Totals

431
Significant Strikes
44:32
Control Time
28
Takedowns
4
Knockdowns
1:40:00
Fight Time
10
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Welterweight - Title Fight
Matt Hughes170.0
vs
BJ Penn166.5
Middleweight
Mike Swick184.0
vs
David Loiseau185.5
Lightweight
Melvin Guillard156.0
vs
Gabe Ruediger155.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

John McCarthy
3 fights
SM
Steve Mazzagatti
3 fights
Herb Dean
3 fights

Canceled Fights

3 fights canceled on this card.
Gabriel GonzagaCANCELEDMario NetoReason: Gonzaga Withdrew
Matt HughesCANCELEDGeorges St-PierreReason: St-Pierre Groin Injury
Jason ReinhardtCANCELEDRoger HuertaReason: Reinhardt Neck Injury