Found March 03, 2012 on MMA Interplay: Yardbarker Blogger Network

UFC on FX 2 poster UFC on FX 2   $50K Bonuses to Johnson, McCall, Benavidez, KampmannAfter an exciting night of fights from the Allphones Arena in Australia, the UFC announced that the following fighters were awarded with $50,000 bonuses.

Knockout of the Night:
Joseph Benavidez

Submission of the Night:
Martin Kampmann

Fight of the Night:
Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall

It was also revealed during the post-fight press conference that the scorecard for this fight was incorrect and that it should have been a draw. A draw after three rounds would have resulted in the newly instituted sudden victory 4th round. The UFC is looking at a rematch between Johnson and McCall, possibly in April.

Commission screwed up scorecards Johnson vs. McCall was a draw. Should have been a 4th rd. BRUTAL

— Dana White (@danawhite) March 3, 2012

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