UFC on Versus 6 Results: What's Next For The Winners
UFC on Versus 6 presented Ultimate Fighter fans across the globe with some of the greatest bouts of 2011.
The main card was featured around UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, who successfully defended his title against Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson.
Other main card winners consisted of Stefan Struve, Anthony Johnson and Matt Wiman.
While a win can only help a mixed martial artist move forward in his career, the question is how much?
The following slides display what's next for each of the winners at UFC on Versus 6.
Let's take a look.
Matt Wiman Defeats Mac Danzig by Unanimous Decision
1 of 4Matt Wiman entered UFC on Versus winning three of his last four bouts, including a previous victory over Mac Danzig by way of submission at UFC 115.
Wiman, who's won four Fight of the Night awards in his last eight fights, has grown to be a fan favorite across the UFC.
A second win over Danzig continues to move Wiman up the lightweight ladder and establishes himself as a legitimate 155-pound fighter.
Next Possible Fight: Sam Stout II or Yves Edwards
Anthony Johnson Defeats Charlie Brenneman by Round 1 TKO
2 of 4Anthony "Rumble" Jackson, one of the most underachieving fighters in the UFC, got his career back on track with an impressive first-round knockout against Charlie Brenneman.
Johnson's kick was arguably the most impressive knockout of his early career.
Rumble has now won two consecutive fights and five of his last six bouts.
Johnson will continue to move up the rankings of the Welterweight division in hopes of one day getting a title shot.
Possible Next Fight: Paulo Thiago or Jake Shields
Stefan Struve Defeats Pat Barry by Round 2 Submission
3 of 4Stefan Struve proved once again he isn't just the tallest fighter in the UFC, but a good one at that.
Struve entered UFC on Versus 6 having lost two of his previous four bouts including a first-round knockout by the hands of Travis Browne at UFC 130.
In arguably the most important bout of his career, Struve submitted Pat Barry by way of Triangle Choke at 3:22 in the second round.
Struve's victory continues to boost him up the Heavyweight rankings as he is just 23 years of age.
Next Possible Fight: Brendan Schaub or Winner of Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione
Dominick Cruz Defeats Demetrious Johnson by Round 5 Unanimous Decision
4 of 4Dominick Cruz proved once again why he is one of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters when he defeated Demetrious Johnson in an exciting five-round decision at UFC on Versus 6.
Since entering the sport of mixed martial arts in January of 2005, Cruz has lost just one of his 20 career bouts.
To date, Cruz has won 10 straight fights and has weeded out nearly every opponent in the 135 pound weight class.
Cruz's supremacy of the Bantamweight division has fans wondering if he'll ever be defeated again.
Next Possible Fight: Winner of Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles




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