UFC 155 awards: Miller and Lauzon take ‘Fight of the Night’ $65k honors
December 30, 2012
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The biggest heavyweight rematch took place last night in Las Vegas, Nevada as Cain Velasquez successfully defeated Junior Dos Santos to regain his UFC heavyweight crown in a five-round fight fest.
It is now time to reveal which fighters took home an extra $65k for their over and above efforts last night at UFC 155.
Fight of the Night goes to lightweights Jim Miller vs. Joe Lauzon for their epic bloody slugfest. Miller ended up taking the decision victory.
Knockout of the Night went to UFC returnee Todd Duffee who made quick work of Phil De Fries in their heavyweight contest.
Submission of the Night went to John Moraga for his 3rd-round guillotine choke over Chris Cariaso in the card’s prelims.
Each fighter received $65,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries.