Rothwell (30-7), a former IFL standout, made his UFC debut in October, suffering a second-round TKO to rising contender Cain Velasquez, and had been expected to return to action against “Cro Cop” last Saturday at UFC 110, but was forced to withdraw from the bout with a stomach virus and plans for re-scheduling the matchup have apparently been dropped.

Yvel (36-14-1), a PRIDE veteran well-known for his past poor sportsmanship, scored a first-round knockout of Pedro Rizzo last June before debuting in the UFC in January, suffering with a first-round knockout to Junior dos Santos.

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Pictured: Gilbert Yvel

Barry (5-1) improved to 2-1 in the UFC and won “Knockout of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” honors for his won over Antoni Hardonk in October, while the veteran Yvel (36-14-1) dropped his UFC debut to Junior dos Santos earlier this month.

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Pictured: Pat Barry

While most of the suspensions were precautionary and will keep fighters out until January or February, co-headliner Dustin Hazelett, who suffered a first-round KO at the hands of Paul Daley, and preliminary card winner Mark Munoz will both be sidelined until July unless cleared by a doctor for more serious injuries.

The complete list of UFC 108 medical suspensions included:

• Dustin Hazelett: Suspended until July 2 or until cleared by doctor for right orbital blowout and nasal fractures. Minimum suspension until March 4.
• Sam Stout: Suspended until February 2 for left forehead laceration.
• Gilbert Yvel: Suspended until February 2.
• Jacob Volkmann: Suspended until February 2.
• Mark Munoz: Suspended until July 2 or until cleared by doctor right hand, wrist, and elbow injury. Minimum suspension until July 2.
• Ryan Jensen: Suspended until January 23.
• Mike Pyle: Suspended until February 2.

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Pictured: Dustin Hazelett

UFC 108’s official payroll totaled $843,000 with other top earners including Junior dos Santos ($60,000), Silva ($55,000), and Martin Kampmann ($46,000)

The pay-per-view and Spike-televised event drew 13,255 fans to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, generating a live gate of $2 million.

The official salaries for UFC 108 were:

• Rashad Evans ($375,000 – includes $175,000 win bonus) def. Thiago Silva ($55,000)
• Paul Daley ($34,200 – $18,000 win bonus) def. Dustin Hazelett ($19,800)
• Sam Stout ($24,000 – $12,000 win bonus) def. Joe Lauzon ($12,000)
• Jim Miller ($30,000 – $15,000 win bonus) def. Duane Ludwig ($12,000)
• Junior Dos Santos ($60,000 – $30,000 win bonus) def. Gilbert Yvel ($30,000)
• Martin Kampmann ($46,000 – $23,000 win bonus) def. Jacob Volkmann ($6,000)
• Cole Miller ($24,000 – $12,000 win bonus) def. Dan Lauzon ($15,000)
• Mark Munoz ($32,000 – $16,000 win bonus) def. Ryan Jensen ($6,000)
• Jake Ellenberger ($20,000 – $10,000 win bonus) def. Mike Pyle ($17,000)
• Rafaello Oliveira ($20,000 – $10,000 win bonus) def. John Gunderson ($5,000)

In addition to the salaries listed above, which are simply those disclosed by the promotion to the athletic commission and not representative of a fighter’s total earnings, Stout, Lauzon, Daley, and Miller each took home additional $50,000 fight-night bonuses.

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Pictured: Rashad Evans

Fighting for the first time since losing the light heavyweight title to Lyoto Machida in May, Evans relied on his wrestling to grind his way to victory, moving forward with punch combinations to setup takedowns at will over the opening two rounds before surviving a flurry from Silva in the third to earn the judge’s decision.

Evans improves to 14-1-1 with the win and remains in contention at 205-pounds, but is likely to fight rival Quinton “Rampage” Jackson next before potentially getting another shot at the belt. Silva drops to 14-2 after suffering just his second career defeat, but is only 1-2 in his last 3 bouts, including his own loss to Machida a year ago.

In the UFC 108 co-headliner, Dustin Hazelett held a clear advantage on the ground over striker Paul Daley, but made no attempt to get the fight to the canvas, instead trading strikes on the feet with Daley before the British welterweight took him out with punches midway through the opening frame.

Daley, now 23-8-2, has won four-straight and back-to-back UFC bouts to move up the 170-pound ladder, while Hazelett falls to 12-5 with the loss.

Stout Tops Lauzon in Brawl; Miller, Dos Santos Victorious

In a thrilling lightweight brawl, Sam Stout delivered the best performance of his career, topping returning lightweight Joe Lauzon by unanimous decision. Stout put on a striking clinic in the main card bout, but had to escape several submissions to make it to the final bell and earn the win.

Jim Miller turned the tables on fellow lightweight Duane Ludwig, dropping the striker with punches before locking in an armbar to finish the fight in the first.

Heavyweight up-and-comer Junior dos Santos remained unbeaten and picked up his fourth-straight first-round knockout in the UFC, taking out Gilbert Yvel with punches in the main card opener.

Kampmann, Miller, Munoz, Ellenberger, Oliveira Win on Prelims

Martin Kampmann and Cole Miller each scored quick submissions on the Spike TV preliminary card, with Kampmann choking out Jacob Volkmann with a guillotine in the opening frame while Miller transitioned from an inverted triangle to a kimura to tap Dan Lauzon in the first.

Mark Munoz, Jake Ellenberger, and Rafaello Oliveira were also victorious on the UFC 108 undercard.

The official results for “UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva” were:

• Rashad Evans def. Thiago Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Paul Daley def. Dustin Hazelett via KO (punches) – Round 1, 2:24
• Sam Stout def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
• Jim Miller def. Duane Ludwig via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:31
• Junior dos Santos def. Gilbert Yvel via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:07
• Martin Kampmann def. Jacob Volkmann via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 4:03
• Cole Miller def. Dan Lauzon via submission (inverted triangle to kimura) – Round 1, 3:05
• Mark Munoz def. Ryan Jensen via submission (strikes) – Round 1, 2:30
• Jake Ellenberger def. Mike Pyle via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:22
• Rafaello Oliveira def. John Gunderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Pictured: Rashad Evans

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UFC 108 RESULTS
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• Rashad Evans def. Thiago Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Paul Daley def. Dustin Hazelett via KO (punches) – Round 1, 2:24
• Sam Stout def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
• Jim Miller def. Duane Ludwig via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:31
• Junior dos Santos def. Gilbert Yvel via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:07
• Martin Kampmann def. Jacob Volkmann via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 4:03
• Cole Miller def. Dan Lauzon via submission (inverted triangle to kimura) – Round 1, 3:05
• Mark Munoz def. Ryan Jensen via submission (strikes) – Round 1, 2:30
• Jake Ellenberger def. Mike Pyle via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:22
• Rafaello Oliveira def. John Gunderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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RAFAELLO OLIVEIRA VS. JOHN GUNDERSON

Rafaello Oliveira dominated John Gunderson over three rounds in the opening fight at UFC 108, getting mount, taking his backm and trying several submissions during the bout. Oliveira was unable to finish Gunderson, but was awarded the unanimous decision with 30-27 scores from all three judges. Rafaello Oliveira def. John Gunderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

MIKE PYLE VS. JAKE ELLENBERGER

After a close first round, Jake Ellenberger catches Mike Pyle early in the second then finishes him off with punches 22-seconds into the frame. Jake Ellenberger def. Mike Pyle via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:22

MARK MUNOZ VS. RYAN JENSEN

Mark Munoz escaped an early guillotine, then forced Ryan Jensen to tap out to punches midway through the opening round in the final unaired prelim. Mark Munoz def. Ryan Jensen via submission (strikes) – Round 1, 2:30

COLE MILLER VS. DAN LAUZON

Round 1 – Lauzon and Miller trade punches early, with Miller seemingly getting the better of the exchanges. Lauzon drops Miller with a punch and follows him to the ground, but Lauzon is unable to finish him off as Miller fights back and the pair get back to their feet. Miller and Lauzon clinch and trade knees, then separate before Lauzon catches a kick from Miller and connects with a punch. Lauzon takes Miller’s back briefly, then Miller reverses and locks in an inverted triangle choke as well as a kimura, forcing Lauzon to tap. Cole Miller def. Dan Lauzon via submission (inverted triangle to kimura) – Round 1, 3:05

MARTIN KAMPMANN VS. JACOB VOLKMANN

Round 1 – Volkmann opens the action with punches early, then Kampmann counters. Volkmann moves forward with punches and Kampmann backs away, then drops Volkmann with a combo. Kampmann settles in and is more aggressive with punches, then drops Volkmann again and follows into his guard. Volkmann tries to control Kampmann from the bottom, but he manages to posture up and lands several hard punches. After a bit of ground and pound, Kampmann grabs a guillotine and Volkmann taps. Martin Kampmann def. Jacob Volkmann via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 4:03

JUNIOR DOS SANTOS VS. GILBERT YVEL

Round 1 – Dos Santos and Yvel trade powerful punches as expected to open the fight, with dos Santos getting the better of the early exchanges. Yvel throws a combo but dos Santos drops him with a counter left, then follows it up with punches on the ground. Yvel tries to stand but dos Santos persists and the referee intervenes. Junior dos Santos def. Gilbert Yvel via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:07

JIM MILLER VS. DUANE LUDWIG

Round 1 – Ludwig looks for openings early and Miller presses forward with kicks and punches. Ludwig counters with straight rights before Miller drops him and takes side control to mount. Ludwig tries to escape but gives up an arm and after some work, Miller makes him tap to an armbar. Jim Miller def. Duane Ludwig via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:31

JOE LAUZON VS. SAM STOUT

Round 1 – Lauzon immediately shoots for a takedown and quickly has Stout on the ground and looks to pass. Lauzon cuts Stout open with punches from the top, then rolls for a kimura but Stout escapes then scrambles to his feet. Lauzon goes for another takedown and Stout initially defends, but Lauzon pushes and eventually gets him down. The pair are quickly back on their feet before again heading to the canvas, but this time Stout works from the top. Stout stands up and allows Lauzon to follow, then connects with hard punches and solid combinations. Stout continues to punish Lauzon with punches as the first round ends. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-10.

Round 2 – Lauzon shoots again but Stout throws him away. Lauzon closes the distance and Stout stuns him with a head kick. Lauzon is stunned and drags Stout to the ground, but he’s unable to keep him there long and they both stand. Lauzon presses forward, but Stout batters him with punches and kicks. More combinations from Stout force Lauzon to look for another takedown, but Stout ends up on top and stands. Lauzon pulls guard, but Stout connects with elbows from the top to close out the round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round for Stout 10-9.

Round 3 – Lauzon attacks to start the third and both fighters connect with punches. Stout landing punches and kicks at will, then shrugs off another takedown. Stout picks Lauzon apart with strikes and stifles another takedown. Lauzon shoots again and is finally successful, quickly mounting Stout on the ground before grabbing a guillotine but Stout escapes and they head back to their feet. Stout pours it on late with more punches and kicks before the final bell sounds. MMAFrenzy.com scores the final round for Stout 10-9 and has the fight in his favor 30-28.

Sam Stout def. Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

DUSTIN HAZELETT VS. PAUL DALEY

Round 1 – Hazelett stands with the striker Daley early and looks for an opening, while Daley is content to fire punches and kicks. Daley drops Hazelett with a left and finishes him off quickly with several more shots on the ground. Paul Daley def. Dustin Hazelett via KO (punches) – Round 1, 2:24

RASHAD EVANS VS. THIAGO SILVA

Round 1 – Lots of movement from Evans, who quickly moves forward and clinches with Silva against the cage. Evans drags Silva down, but he returns to his feet only to be slammed back to the ground. Evans passes to mount, but Silva escapes back to his feet. The fight slows as the pair clinch, but the action picks up once they separate and Evans gets another takedown to side control. They return to their feet and circle, then Rashad moves in with a combo and clinches. Evans backs away and lands with a body shot before getting another takedown. Silva back to his feet immediately, but the round ends. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round for Evans 10-9.

Round 2 – Evans again moves forward with punches then clinches with Silva to begin the second. Knees by Silva in the clinch before they separate and Rashad gets another takedown to half-guard. Silva escapes to his feet, but Evans tags him again and dumps him back to the canvas. Silva stands again and the pair circle, but neither throw anything significant before briefly tying up again against the fence. Silva loosens up and throws a high kick, but Evans gets another takedown. Silva stands and Evans follows to the clinch. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round for Evans 10-9.

Round 3 – Evans presses forward with punches, then clinches yet again. Rashad backs away then gets Silva down again, but he’s unable to keep him there and they stand. Silva taunts Evans and keeps his hands low, then drops him with a punch. Silva keeps up the pressure, but is unable to finish the dazed Evans. Silva continues to tease allowing Evans to recover, and he clinches again and works for another takedown when the final bell sounds. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round for Silva 10-9, but has the fight for Evans 29-28.

Rashad Evans def. Thiago Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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Both Evans and Silva tipped the scale exactly at the 205-pound light heavyweight limit.

Paul Daley, who meets fellow welterweight Dustin Hazelett in the UFC 108 co-main event, was the lone fighter from the 10 bout card who failed to make weight, weighing in one pound over the division limit on his initial attempt.

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UFC 108 WEIGH-IN RESULTS

MAIN CARD (PPV)

• Rashad Evans (205) vs. Thiago Silva (205)
• Dustin Hazelett (168) vs. Paul Daley (172)*
• Joe Lauzon (155) vs. Sam Stout (155)
• Jim Miller (155) vs. Duane Ludwig (156)
• Junior Dos Santos (237) vs. Gilbert Yvel (239)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV)

• Martin Kampmann (171) vs. Jacob Volkmann (171)
• Cole Miller (155) vs. Dan Lauzon (155)

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Mark Munoz (185) vs. Ryan Jensen (186)
• Mike Pyle (171) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170)
• Rafaello Oliveira (156) vs. John Gunderson (155)

* Daley was unable to make weight on his initial attempt and for safety reasons, the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not allow him to try to cut to 171-pounds. Hazelett agreed to a 172-pound catchweight bout and Daley will be fined 10% of his purse.

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Pictured: Rashad Evans

Dos Santos (9-1) upset contender Fabricio Werdum with a first-round knockout last October in his UFC debut, then picked up back-to-back TKOs of Stefan Struve and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic in 2009.

Yvel (36-13-1), a PRIDE veteran known for assaulting a referee and multiple disqualifications, won seven-straight before impressing in a third-round TKO loss to Josh Barnett in Affliction in January, then bounced back with a first-round knockout of Pedro Rizzo in June.

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Pictured: Junior dos Santos

“He tested positive for a banned substance,” said Atencio. “The athletic commission will not reinstate his license.”

Atencio declined to reveal what substance Barnett tested positive for and went on to say that, although the main event is no longer intact, “at this point” the event is still expected to take place.

The pay-per-view and HDNet-televised card takes place next Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California and also features Gegard Mousasi vs. Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago, and Paul Buentello vs. Gilbert Yvel.

Atencio declined to comment on rumored replacements for Barnett, saying “Just look for updates. I’m working on getting the best replacement possible.”

Vitor Belfort, Bobby Lashley, Brett Rogers, and Ricardo Arona are the four opponents being considered by Affliciton as opponents for Fedor, according to Fanhouse.

[Pictured: Josh Barnett and Fedor Emelianenko]