UFC on FOX 2

"Chi-town" Chicago was host to UFC on FOX 2, where number one title contenders and controversial judges decisions headlined the event. The main event of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans VS Phil Davis ended in a unanimous decision victory in favour of Evans (50-45, 50-45, 50-45). The highlight of the first round came late with Evans tripping Davis from catching a leg kick and transitioning to a mounted crucifix, with under a minute remaining in the round, Evans managed to land several damaging punches. Davis immediately began to show signs of fatigue as the fight progressed; the conditioning of both fighters was a huge factor, as Davis's punches came slower throughout the rounds, allowing Evans to counter-strike successfully and dictate the fight with takedowns from a clear grappling advantage.
The championship rounds showcased the difference in the skill levels between the experienced Rashad Evans and the young prospect of Phil Davis; with a checked leg kick opening up Davis's shin and further counter-striking imposed by Evans led to a dominant performance as the five-round bout cemented the hugely anticipated Light Heavyweight title shot against former training partner and current Champion Jon "Bones" Jones.
In the co-main event, British standout Michael "The Count" Bisping's valiant performance against former title contender Chael Sonnen resulted in a controversial unanimous decision in favour of Sonnen (30-27, 29-28, 29-28), the judges decision is in the spotlight as the majority of the UFC world, including Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta, Chael Sonnen, Joe Rogan etc believing Bisping had edged to victory. UFC president Dana White later tweeted - "30-27 is soooooooo bad it's insane. That judge should never be allowed to watch a fight again!!!!!" The victory resulted in the long awaited rematch against Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva.

Main card

• Middleweight bout:  Demian Maia vs.  Chris Weidman

Weidman defeated Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

• Middleweight bout:  Chael Sonnen vs.  Michael Bisping

Sonnen defeated Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

• Light Heavyweight bout:  Rashad Evans vs.  Phil Davis

Evans defeated Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Preliminary card

• Middleweight bout:  Chris Camozzi vs.  Dustin Jacoby

Camozzi defeated Jacoby via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of round 3.

• Heavyweight bout:  Joey Beltran vs.  Lavar Johnson

Johnson defeated Beltran via KO (punches) at 4:24 of round 1.

• Lightweight bout:  Michael Johnson vs.  Shane Roller

Johnson defeated Roller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

• Featherweight bout:  Charles Oliveira vs.  Eric Wisely

Oliveira defeated Wisley via submission (calf slicer) at 1:43 of round 1.

• Featherweight bout:  Cub Swanson vs.  George Roop

Swanson defeated Roop via TKO (punches) at 2:22 or round 2.

• Heavyweight bout:  Mike Russow vs.  John-Olav Einemo

Russow defeated Einemo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

• Lightweight bout:  Evan Dunham vs.  Nik Lentz

Dunham defeated Lentz via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round 2.