UFC on Fox 2 Results: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Fight Card

From Chicago's United Center, UFC on Fox 2 is now underway. Bleacher Report will provide live results below and in-depth fight recaps and reactions on the following pages of this slideshow.

Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis

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

Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping

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

Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman

Weidman defeats Maia by unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz

Dunham defeated Lentz by technical knockout (cut) at 5:00 of the second round.

Mike Russow vs. John Olav Einemo

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

Cub Swanson vs. George Roop

Swanson defeated Roop by technical knockout (punches) at 2:22 of the second round.

Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely

Oliveira defeated Wisely by submission (calf slicer) at 1:23 of the first round.

Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller

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

Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson

Johnson defeated Beltran by knockout (uppercuts) at 4:24 of the first round.

Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby

Camozzi defeated Jacoby by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of the third round.

Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis

Rashad Evans defeated Phil Davis by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

In a downright dominant performance that saw him get the last word in a rivalry with Davis, Evans finally earned his chance to fight former training partner and UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Evans caught Davis kicks and took the fight to the ground in each of the first two rounds. From there, Evans moved to the mounted crucifix on both occasions and ended the rounds in that position.

Davis fought back with two takedowns in the third round, but it was enough for him to even win the round, as Evans' more well-rounded attack led him to an important victory in the UFC on Fox main event.

The first loss of Davis' career came in a fight that showed he still has a lot of growing to do as a mixed martial artist. The former NCAA champion wrestler still had trouble setting up his takedowns with strikes, especially against a former wrestler as experienced in MMA as Evans.

With his fourth straight victory, Evans became the second fighter of the night to set up a future blockbuster event. At UFC 145, Evans will meet Jones in a long-awaited grudge match.

Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping

Chael Sonnen defeated Michael Bisping by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

In the co-main event of UFC on Fox 2, Sonnen walked away with a victory in a grueling, grinding fight. The win secured Sonnen an epic rematch wtih UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva later this year.

The opening round saw Sonnen secure two takedowns, but Bisping scored points of his own on the scorecards by quickly escaping and landing shots as Sonnen rushed in.

By pressing Sonnen against the fence and landing hooks to side of his opponent's head, Bisping likely earned the second round on two judges' scorecards. 

The final frame was the most decisive of the bout, as Sonnen took Bisping down and mounted the Englishman. A late escape and takedown for Bisping wasn't enough to even up the round on the scorecards, leaving him just short of his first UFC title shot.

The fight brought an end to Bisping's four-fight winning streak, but it set up what will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history. 

The Sonnen show has just begun.

Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman

Chris Weidman defeated Demian Maia by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Taking the biggest fight of his life on 11 days notice led to a tough weight cut for Weidman and it showed in the opening bout of the UFC on Fox 2 main card. Weidman faded quickly as the fight rolled along.

What was really surprising was that Weidman's opponent, Maia, looked equally gassed. Maia's telegraphed takedowns and predictable striking allowed Weidman to keep his spotless record in decision.

A two-time All-American at Hofstra University, Weidman secured takedowns in each of the three rounds. Although he didn't do much from the top position, Weidman's takedowns and counter-striking were enough to move him into a position to fight another elite 185-pound fighter. 

Maia has now lost two of three fights, and considering this disappointing performance on network television, it could be awhile until the jiu-jitsu ace gets another blockbuster fight.

Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz

Evan Dunham defeated Nik Lentz by technical knockout (cut) at 5:00 of the second round.

With a brutal assault on Lentz's face in the second round of his fight at UFC on Fox 2, Dunham picked up his second straight win by causing a cut and major swelling under the left eye of his opponent.

The bout saw a seesaw battle in the first round turn into a more lopsided second frame, as Dunham was able to best Lentz on the ground with damaging ground and pound.

With improved striking under the tutelage of kickboxer Ray Sefo, Dunham appears ready to make another run at the top ten lightweight in the UFC.

Lentz has now lost fights in back-to-back months, meaning it may be time for him to take some time off and go back to the drawing board to make improvements.

Mike Russow vs. John Olav Einemo

Mike Russow defeated John-Olav Einemo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Despite his opponent's noted grappling credentials, Chicago police officer Russow did not hesitate whatsoever in taking Einemo to the ground.

Russow secured multiple takedowns in each of the three rounds, but a sweep to full mount in the final seconds of the first round was the only offense Einemo could mount on the canvas.

Exhausted in the final frame, Russow ate a few big knees from Einemo, but the 35-year-old policeman was able to take his equally tired opponent back to the ground and secure a decision victory.

With two straight losses to start his UFC career, and because of the lack of conditioning he showed at UFC on Fox 2, don't be surprised if this turns out to be Einemo's final fight inside the Octagon.

Russow, on the other hand, has won 11 consecutive fights and is considered by many one of the top 10 heavyweights in the UFC.

Cub Swanson vs. George Roop

Cub Swanson defeated George Roop by technical knockout (punches) at 2:22 of the second round.

After a back-and-forth first round, Swanson turned up the tempo in the second frame and put Roop away with a jab-overhand right combination. 

Swanson was at his best when charging forward and overwhelming Roop. With his long reach, Roop was unable to counter Swanson on the inside.

Prior to this fight, Roop had made a move into some pundits' featherweight rankings with a narrow defeat against Hatsu Hioki. However, his second straight loss could prove a major setback for the towering 145-pound fighter.

Coming off of a loss to Ricardo Lamas in his UFC debut, Swanson's victory at UFC on Fox 2 was much-needed for the former WEC contender to secure his spot on the UFC roster.

Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely

Charles Oliveira defeated Eric Wisely by submission (calf slicer) at 1:23 of the first round.

After running into a rough patch at lightweight, Oliveira made an impressive featherweight debut by submitting Wisely with a rare calf slicer.

Early on, Oliveira caught a Wisely kick and tossed his opponent to the ground. Shortly after, "Do Bronx" looked to secure a heel hook. After losing the hold, Oliveira had a figure-four on Wisely's leg and looked to take his adversaries back.

With a massive amount of torque applied to his calf, Wisely was forced to tap in his UFC debut due to an unorthodox submission. For the 27-year-old Strikeforce veteran, a loss to the very talented Oliveira is not something to be ashamed of, but he will need to put on a betteer performance in his next fight.

The 22-year old Oliveira has cemented himself as one of the brightest young stars in the UFC. By moving to featherweight, Oliveira is no longer at a size disadvantage and could make a run at the 145-pound title.

Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller

Michael Johnson defeated Shane Roller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Although he found himself stuck in a body triangle for most of the third round, former TUF runner-up Johnson showed progression in his skills at UFC on Fox 2.

In the first two rounds of his bout against Roller, Johnson easily shut down the takedown attempts of the three-time All-American and looked much more smooth on his feet than in past fights.

In a desperate attempt to take the fight to the ground, Roller pulled guard midway through the second round. However, the former Oklahoma State University wrestler was unable to attack with any submission attempts and quickly found himself getting picked apart on his feet again. 

The 25-year-old Blackzilian avoided a second straight loss with the victory and showed that he is ready to start climbing the 155-pound ranks.

The future is now in question for Roller, who has lost three straight fights. Considering the level of competition those losses came against, Roller may get one more shot in the UFC, but that is far from a given.

Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson

Lavar Johnson defeated Joey Beltran by knockout (uppercuts) at 4:24 of the first round.

At UFC on Fox 2, losing almost 20 pounds proved detrimental to Beltran's ability to fight at heavyweight, as he was steamrolled by UFC newcomer Johnson.

In the opening minute of the fight, Johnson buckled Beltran with a body shot. Then, Johnson proceeded to bully Beltran around the Octagon until a series of uppercuts left "The Mexicutioner" unconscious.

A loser of four of his past five fights, Beltran's UFC career may depend on being able to lose another 20 pounds to compete at light heavyweight. 

For Johnson, finishing a durable fighter like Beltran was about as impressive a UFC debut as a heavyweight can have. The 34-year-old became the first fighter to ever knock out Beltran and will now look to climb the heavyweight ranks while representing the soon-to-be-defunct Strikeforce heavyweight division. 

Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby

Chris Camozzi defeated Dustin Jacoby by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of the third round.

Coming off of a loss in his return to the UFC, Camozzi was in a must-win situation heading into his UFC on Fox 2 bout against Jacoby.

In the early going, Jacoby kept Camozzi at bay with kicks. However, a late right hand from Camozzi left Jacoby stunned as he went to his corner between the first and second rounds.

Camozzi carried the momentum into the later rounds, as Jacoby appeared slower to the punch after being rocked at the end of the opening frame. After knocking Jacoby to the canvas with a leg kick early in the final round, Camozzi locked up a guillotine choke and secured his spot on the UFC roster.

For the 23-year-old Jacoby, the loss marked back-to-back defeats to start his UFC career. Unfortunately, such a rough start in the world's premier MMA organization could lead to a return to regional promotions until Jacoby can gain some more experience and improve.