Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fired off its latest network television special this weekend (Sat., Jan. 26, 2013) from the United Center in Chicago, Ill., delivering an exciting blend of mixed martial arts (MMA) action that entertained throughout the two-hour broadcast, which actually went over the limit because of the back-and-forth five-round headliner.
Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson was able to wear down the power-punching John Dodson in the UFC on Fox 6 main event, surviving two early knockdowns and rallying in the final 15 minutes to register a close come-from-behind unanimous decision victory.
In the co-main event, Quinton Jackson looked to hit the free agent market on a high note at the expense of Glover Teixeira, a bomb-dropping Brazilian who is rising up the 205-pound ladder just as "Rampage" is sliding down it in a free fall. Teixeira continued his ascent, winning a gritty unanimous decision and sending Jackson on his way on a three-fight losing skid.
Too bad, so sad.
The two opening main card bouts, meanwhile, ended quickly and violently.
Anthony Pettis kicked his No. 1 Lightweight contender ticket (again) with a gut-busting Donald Cerrone liver shot, while Ricardo Lamas inched his way closer to a Featherweight title bout thanks to his skin-splitting elbows, which busted open Erik Koch and turned out his lights within two rounds in a furious flurry.
In cased you missed any or all of it -- or just want to keep the discussion alive -- below are links to all the major storylines borne from Saturday night's event in the "Windy City."
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UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson" Fight Night Coverage
UFC on FOX 6 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Johnson vs. Dodson' on Jan. 26 in Chicago
UFC on FOX 6 results recap for Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson 'Prelims' fights on Facebook/FX
UFC on FOX 6 results: Anthony Pettis stops Donald Cerrone with a liver kick
UFC on FOX 6 post-fight press conference live stream video online for 'Johnson vs Dodson'
UFC on FOX 6 bonuses and awards: Johnson vs. Dodson takes 'Fight of the Night' honors
UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson" Full Fight Video Highlights
VIDEO: Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 6
VIDEO: Rampage Jackson vs Glover Teixeira full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 6
VIDEO: Liver kick! Anthony Pettis vs Donald Cerrone full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 6
VIDEO: Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 6
UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson" Post-Event Fallout
UFC on FOX 6 results: 'Report card' for 'Johnson vs Dodson' event in Chicago
UFC on Fox 6 results recap: Ricardo Lamas vs Erik Koch fight review and analysis
UFC on FOX 6 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from 'Johnson vs. Dodson' in Chicago
UFC on Fox 6 results recap: Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson fight review and analysis
UFC on FOX 6 post-fight press conference full video replay for 'Johnson vs Dodson' in Chicago
UFC on FOX 6 results: 19 post-event facts about 'Johnson vs. Dodson'
UFC on Fox 6 results recap: Glover Teixeira vs Quinton Jackson fight review and analysis
UFC on FOX 6 results recap: Who is next for Demetrious Johnson?
UFC on Fox 6 results recap: Anthony Pettis vs Donald Cerrone fight review and analysis
RATINGS: UFC on FOX 6 ratings: 'Johnson vs. Dodson' event garners 3.77 million viewers in overnights
UFC on FOX 6 results: T.J. Grant now a top 10 lightweight, wants Jim Miller
VIDEO: Dana White UFC on FOX 6 post-fight media scrum full video
Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FOX 6: 'Johnson vs. Dodson' main card winners?
PIC: Erik Koch's bruised, swollen and stitched eye the day after UFC on FOX 6
UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson" Post-Event Editorial
UFC on FOX 6 results: Time for 'Rampage' to move on, retire from MMA
UFC on FOX 6 results: An auspicious, big-stage debut for flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson
UFC on FOX 6 results: Five-round MMA fights separate the men from the boys
And the sad news you might have missed in the wee-hours of Saturday night ...
Dana White: Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko fight at Cowboys Stadium was 'right there'
That, my friends, should be enough to keep you talking -- at least for the time being. What gets your vote for the biggest story coming out of UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson?"
Sound off, Maniacs.