UFC on FOX 2 Wrap-Up and Bonuses

The UFC held UFC on FOX 2 on Saturday night in Chicago. The event took place in front of a sold out United Center and marked the first time the promotion had held an event in the Chicago area since UFC 90 was held at the Allstate Center in Rosemont, IL. During the event Rashad Evans punched his ticket to face UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones with a win over Phil Davis. Chael Sonnen earned a title shot as well, defeating Michael Bisping, setting up a bout against UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. Chris Weidman, who took his fight against Demian Maia on less than two weeks notice took home the victory.

The UFC awarded bonuses of $65,000 to the night’s top performers. UFC President Dana White tweeted the bonuses before the night’s main event had come to a close.

Fight of the Night: Evan Dunham and Nik Lentz

Knockout of the Night: Lavar Johnson

Submission of the Night: Charles Oliveira

Main Card:

Rashad Evans defeats Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Chael Sonnen defeats Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Chris Weidman defeats Demian Maia via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card:

Evan Dunham defeats Nik Lentz via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00

Mike Russow defeats John-Olav Einemo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Cub Swanson defeats George Roop via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:22

Charles Oliveira defeats Eric Wisely via submission (calf slicer) – Round 1, 1:43

Michael Johnson defeats Shane Roller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lavar Johnson defeats Joey Beltran via KO (punches) – Round 1, 4:24

Chris Camozzi defeats Dustin Jacoby via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:08

Further reading: UFC on FOX 2 Recap: Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen punch their tickets for title fights