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UFC on FOX 17 results: Biggest winners, losers from 'dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2' last night in Orlando

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) capped off 2015 last night (Sat., Dec. 19, 2015) in Orlando, Florida, as the Amway Center hosted a lightweight title bout "dos Anjos vs Cerrone 2" televised live on UFC on Fox 17.

In the main event, Rafael dos Anjos defended his UFC lightweight championship with a quick victory over challenger Donald Cerrone, knocking out the fighter just over a minute into the very first round of their five-round title bout. The win cemented dos Anjos' position atop the 155-pound ladder, proving his victory over Anthony Pettis was no fluke.

In the co-main event, the once mighty Alistair Overeem took another step toward greatness with a surprising knockout of former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, potentially setting up a title shot against the winner of Fabricio Werdum vs.