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UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens

February 8, 2009PAST
USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida

The event featured the third fight of future Heavyweight great Cain Velasquez, who stopped Denis Stojnic in the second round, earning Knockout of the Night honors and continuing his perfect start to his UFC career. Joe Lauzon…

Fight Rating

Joe Lauzon
vs.
Jeremy Stephens
—/10
(0 ratings)
Cain Velasquez
vs.
Denis Stojnic
—/10
(0 ratings)
Mac Danzig
vs.
Josh Neer
—/10
(0 ratings)
Anthony Johnson
vs.
Luigi Fioravanti
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

2KOs
2SUBs
0DECs
100%
Finish Rate (4 of 4 fights)
8:45
Avg Fight Time
Anthony Johnson
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
2:30
7,596Sold Out
Attendance
$428,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$90,000 in bonuses awarded.

Josh Neer vs. Mac Danzig
Fight Of The Night
$30,000
Each
Joe Lauzon
Submission Of The Night
$30,000
Cain Velasquez
Knockout Of The Night
$30,000

Event Totals

233
Significant Strikes
18:01
Control Time
4
Takedowns
2
Knockdowns
35:00
Fight Time
8
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Lightweight
Joe Lauzon156.0
vs
Jeremy Stephens156.0
Heavyweight
Cain Velasquez239.0
vs
Denis Stojnic246.0
Lightweight
Josh Neer156.0
vs
Mac Danzig154.5

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

TW
Troy Waugh
4 fights
JO
Jorge Ortiz
3 fights
JA
Jorge Alonso
3 fights

Canceled Fights

4 fights canceled on this card.
Nick CatoneCANCELEDAmir SadollahReason: Sadollah Broken Clavicle
Alessio SakaraCANCELEDJake RosholtReason: Sakara Shoulder Injury
George SotiropoulosCANCELEDMatt GriceReason: Sotiropoulos Rib Injury
Hermes FrancaCANCELEDJoe LauzonReason: Franca Torn ACL