By Ben Fowlkes
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Despite high expectations for the three
UFC fights on FOX, it was the undercard bouts that delivered on Saturday night, with all three $65,000 post-fight bonus awards going to prelim fighters from the
UFC on FOX 2 event.
Heavyweight
Lavar Johnson became the first man to knock out
Joey Beltran , and in the process earned himself a bonus award for Knockout of the Night in his UFC debut.
Elsewhere on the prelims,
Charles Oliveira took the Submission of the Night award for his first-round calf-slicer submission of Eric Wisely.
Evan Dunham and
Nik Lentz took the bonus for Fight of the Night after a back-and-forth battle that ended when Lentz couldn't continue following the second round.
All four fighters pocketed $65,000 bonuses for their performances at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night.
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Dustin Jacoby strikes Chris Camozzi at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Camozzi uses a guillotine choke to submit Dustin Jacoby at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Camozzi celebrates his submission win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Camozzi celebrates his submission win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Joey Beltran gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Joey Beltran falls back after getting hit by Lavar Johnson at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson punches Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson drills Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson punches Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Lavar Johnson celebrates his knockout win against Joey Beltran at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson strikes Shane Roller at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Shane Roller gets some attention between rounds at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Shane Roller has a quick chat with referee Herb Dean at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Shane Roller tries to submit Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson looks for the finish at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Micheal Johnson defeated Shane Roller via unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Johnson waves to the crowd before his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Eric Wisely's kick is caught by Charles Oliveira at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira tries to finish Eric Wisely at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira catches Eric Wisely in a calf-crusher at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira celebrates his win over Eric Wisely at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Charles Oliveira celebrates his win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson strikes George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson looks to finish George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson earns a second-round TKO over George Roop at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson celebrates his win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Cub Swanson celebrates his win at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Jon Olav Einemo catches Mike Russow with a knee at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow tries to finish Jon Olav Einemo at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow is hit in the face by a knee from Jon Olav Einemo at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Mike Russow celebrates his unanimous decision win in front of his hometown crowd at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Brittney Palmer takes her walk around the Octagon between rounds at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Nik Lentz catches Evan Dunham with a right at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham smashes Nik Lentz in the face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham looks for the finish at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham batters Nik Lentz against the cage at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham and Nik Lentz exchange shots at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham strikes Nik Lentz at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Evan Dunham celebrates his victory over Nik Lentz exchange shots at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Nik Lentz suffers his second straight loss at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia makes his way to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia and Chris Weidman exchange shots at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia knees Chris Weidman at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Weidman hits Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia gets ready to strike Chris Weidman at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Demian Maia and Chris Weidman give each other hgh-five after their fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chris Weidman celebrates his unanimous decision win against Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen makes his way to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen hits Michael Bisping with a right at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping connects with a left to Chael Sonnen's face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen takes Michael Bisping down at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen battle at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping connects with a knee against Chael Sonnen with a right at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping takes a breather after the first round at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Arianny Celeste finishes up her lap around the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen gets ready for the second round at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen connects to Michael Bisping's face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen battles Michael Bisping on the ground at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping celebrates after the fight before the decision is read at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen slap hands after their fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen celebrates his unanimous decision win over Michael Bisping at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Chael Sonnen has a memorable speech with Joe Rogan after his fight at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Michael Bisping reacts after suffering his first loss in five fights at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans makes his way to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Phil Davis gets his ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Bruce Buffer announces the fighters for the main event at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans gets ready for his fight at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans punches Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans traps Phil Davis in a mounted crucifix at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans takes a seat between rounds at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Phil Davis catches Rashad Evans with a right at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans strikes Phil Davis in the face at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans punches Phil Davis in his eye at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans strikes Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans hits Phil Davis with an elbow at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Phil Davis gets a breather between rounds at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans hits Phil Davis with his left hand at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Rashad Evans earns a unanimous decision win over Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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