UFC Fight Night 50 Results: Jacare Souza Makes Statement, Alistair Overeem Stunned, Bonuses
It was a night of convincing finishes at UFC Fight Night 50 Friday, as Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza made a statement in the middleweight division by choking out Gegard Mousasi in the main event.
Souza controlled the first two-plus rounds with takedowns and effective striking, moving quickly off another successful takedown to lock up a guillotine choke in the third round.
In the co-main event, Alistair Overeem was finished by Ben Rothwell, as the heavyweight landed a nasty shot that floored the former Strikeforce champion. Souza, Rothwell, Joe Lauzon and Michael Chiesa all earned "Fight Night" bonuses and $50,000. Souza and Rothwell scored "Performance of the Night" honors while Lauzon and Chiesa were named the "Fight of the Night."
Below are complete results from the night:
Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza def. Gegard Mousasi via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:30 of Round 3
Ben Rothwell def. Alistair Overeem via TKO (strikes) at 2:19 of Round 1
Matt Mitrione def. Derrick Lewis via KO (strike) at :41 of Round 1
Joe Lauzon def. Michael Chiesa via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 2:14 of Round 2
John Moraga def. Justin Scoggins via submission (guillotine choke) at :47 of Round 2
Al Iaquinta def. Rodrigo Damm via TKO (strikes) at 2:41 of Round 3
Rafael Natal def. Chris Camozzi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Chris Beal def. Tateki Matsuda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Chas Skelly def. Sean Soriano via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)