UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 2:11
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
England
Mexico
R1, 3:50
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:04
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:11
Submission of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$65k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$65,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon each received $65,000 for their bloody, action-packed three-round lightweight war, widely hailed as the 2012 Fight of the Year.
Knockout of the Night: Todd Duffee earned $65,000 for his explosive return to the Octagon, stopping Phil De Fries with heavy punches at 2:04 of Round 1.
Submission of the Night: John Moraga took home $65,000 for locking up a tight third-round standing guillotine choke victory over Chris Cariaso.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $41,000 | $41,000 | $65,000 | $147,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | $65,000 | $92,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $11,000 | $11,000 | $65,000 | $87,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $65,000 | $81,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $51,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| LOSS | $37,000 | — | — | $37,000 | |
| LOSS | $37,000 | — | — | $37,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures reflect official commission records and include contractual base salaries plus verified win bonuses ($1,261,000 total commission payroll). Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($65,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 155
Cain Velasquez landed 210 total strikes and 111 significant strikes against Junior Dos Santos, breaking the all-time UFC heavyweight record for total strikes in a five-round championship bout.
Velasquez completed 11 takedowns across 25 minutes against Dos Santos, shattering the previous record for the most takedowns ever landed in a UFC heavyweight contest.
Velasquez became just the fifth heavyweight in UFC history to regain the undisputed championship after losing the belt in a previous title bout.
Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon engaged in one of the most violent, blood-soaked wars in Octagon history, earning consensus 2012 Fight of the Year honors across major MMA publications.
Despite falling short on the scorecards, Joe Lauzon earned his 12th post-fight bonus award ($65,000 Fight of the Night), reclaiming sole possession of first place on the UFC’s all-time bonus list.
Returning to the Octagon after more than two years, Todd Duffee needed only 2:04 to finish Phil De Fries via punches, claiming the $65,000 Knockout of the Night honors.
John Moraga secured his second straight stoppage inside the Octagon with a third-round guillotine choke submission against Chris Cariaso, earning Submission of the Night.
A 21-year-old Max Holloway concluded a breakthrough debut year with his third consecutive promotional victory, landing 120 significant strikes in a split decision war over Leonard Garcia.
Jim Miller (91) and Joe Lauzon (35) combined for 126 significant strikes and five submission attempts in a three-round masterclass of nonstop lightweight pacing.
Erik Perez became the first bantamweight in UFC history to start his promotional tenure with three consecutive first-round stoppage wins by TKOing Byron Bloodworth in 3:50.
UFC 155 capped off 2012 by packing 13,561 fans into the MGM Grand Garden Arena, producing a $3,286,025 gate and generating 590,000 pay-per-view buys.
Myles Jury dominated TUF finalist Michael Johnson, landing 125 total strikes while holding Johnson to just 10 total strikes across three complete rounds (30-27 sweep).
When and where did UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 take place?
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 took place on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event rematch between Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez?
Cain Velasquez defeated Junior Dos Santos via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–43, 50–44) after five relentless rounds, reclaiming the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship.
What made Cain Velasquez’s victory at UFC 155 historic?
Velasquez set multiple heavyweight records by landing 210 total strikes, 111 significant strikes, and 11 takedowns, putting on one of the most dominant performances in UFC championship history.
Which bout won Fight of the Night at UFC 155?
The lightweight clash between Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon won Fight of the Night ($65,000 each) and was widely recognized as the consensus 2012 Fight of the Year.
Who won the official post-fight bonus awards at UFC 155?
Four fighters received $65,000 bonus checks: Jim Miller vs. Joe Lauzon (Fight of the Night), Todd Duffee (Knockout of the Night), and John Moraga (Submission of the Night).
How did Jim Miller defeat Joe Lauzon?
Jim Miller earned a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after surviving late submission attempts from a badly cut and bloodied Joe Lauzon in a thrilling three-round war.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 155?
The co-main event was the lightweight feature where Jim Miller defeated Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision.
How did Todd Duffee perform in his UFC return?
Todd Duffee made an explosive return to the UFC by knocking out British heavyweight Phil De Fries via TKO (punches) at 2:04 of Round 1, earning Knockout of the Night.
Did Max Holloway fight on this card?
Yes. A 21-year-old Max Holloway stepped in as a short-notice replacement and defeated veteran Leonard Garcia via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) on the preliminary card.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures?
UFC 155 drew an official attendance of 13,561 fans producing a live gate of $3,286,025 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 155 generate?
The event generated an estimated 590,000 pay-per-view buys in North America.
Who won the middleweight bout between Yushin Okami and Alan Belcher?
Yushin Okami neutralized Alan Belcher with dominant grappling and top control to secure a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their rematch.
How did Derek Brunson perform in his promotional UFC debut?
Taking the fight on less than two weeks’ notice, Strikeforce veteran Derek Brunson defeated Chris Leben via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) using heavy wrestling and takedowns.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 155?
The event was called by play-by-play voice Mike Goldberg and color analyst Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What was the total disclosed fighter payroll for UFC 155?
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) reported a total disclosed payroll of $1,261,000, with Junior Dos Santos ($400,000) and Cain Velasquez ($200,000) as the top earners.
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