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UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz
The poster for UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateAugust 6, 2011
VenueWells Fargo Center
CityPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania
Attendance11,583[1]
Total gate$1,500,000[1]
Buyrate310,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle

UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortizwas amixed martial artsevent held by theUltimate Fighting Championshipon August 6, 2011, at theWells Fargo CenterinPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania,United States.[3][4]

Background

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Multiple fighters that were expected to fight at this event suffered injuries. This led to multiple fights, including championship bouts being called off as a result.[5]

This event was expected to featureLight Heavyweight ChampionJon Jones' first title defense against former Light Heavyweight ChampionRashad Evans,but a pre-existing injury in his right hand prevented Jones from fighting, and was expected to keep him sidelined until late 2011.[6]Not willing to wait, Evans accepted a fight againstPhil Davisat this event. However, Jones later found out that he would no longer require surgery and instead made his first title defense againstQuinton Jacksonon September 24, 2011, atUFC 135.[7]

On July 12,Phil Davispulled out of his main event bout withRashad Evansdue to a knee injury suffered during training.[8]Tito Ortizinitially declined an offer to step in as Davis' replacement[9]and Evans was then rumored to faceLyoto Machidain a rematch of their title bout atUFC 98.[10][11]Machida's camp verbally accepted the fight, but when UFC PresidentDana Whitecalled Machida's camp again to confirm the fight, they said Machida would fight only if he received higher pay, which White declined.[12]The organization briefly turned their attention to matching Evans withVladimir Matyushenko,who was already scheduled to compete on the card.[13]In the meanwhile, Ortiz had a change of heart and accepted the offer to replace Davis.[14]The Evans/Davis bout was later rescheduled forUFC on Fox 2on January 28, 2012.

Nick Pacewas originally slated to take onMichael McDonaldat this event, before McDonald was pulled to replaceNorifumi Yamamotofor aUFC 130bout withChris Cariaso.[15]Ivan Menjivarwould later step in to face Pace at this event. At the official weigh ins on August 5, Menjivar could not make the 136 pound weight allowance cut off, and Pace subsequently agreed to fight Menjivar in a 138-pound catchweight bout.[16]

A bout betweenFeatherweight ChampionJosé AldoandChad Mendeswas previously linked to this event.[17]However, Aldo was sidelined until October recovering from various injuries, while Mendes remained on the card and facedRani Yahya.[18]The Aldo/Mendes title fight would later take place atUFC 142on January 14, 2012.

Riki Fukudawas scheduled[19]to faceRafael Natal,but was forced out of the bout due to a knee injury suffered sustained in a car accident[20]and was replaced byCostas Philippou.[21]However, Philippou was later pulled from this bout to replaceAlessio Sakarain a bout withJorge Riveraon this same card, and he was replaced byPaul Bradley.

Vladimir Matyushenkowas originally scheduled to faceAlexander Gustafssonat this event.[22]Matyushenko, however, pulled out of the bout on July 13, 2011, due to an injury and was replaced byMatt Hamill.[23]The Matyushenko/Gustafsson bout was rescheduled forUFC 141on December 30, 2011.

Antônio Rogério Nogueirawas expected to faceRich Franklinat this event, but Nogueira pulled out of the bout on July 16, 2011, citing a shoulder injury.[24]Franklin was then pulled from the card as well.[25]

Jorge Riverawas originally scheduled to faceAlessio Sakara.However, on July 25, Rivera announced that Sakara was no longer in the fight due to a torn ACL.[26]The UFC announced thatCostas Philippouwould be pulled from his bout withRafael Nataland instead faced Rivera.[27]

UFC 133featured two preliminary fights live onSpike TV.[28]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Rashad Evans def. Tito Ortiz TKO (knee to the body and punches) 2 4:48
Middleweight Vitor Belfort def. Yoshihiro Akiyama KO (punches) 1 1:52
Welterweight Brian Ebersole def. Dennis Hallman TKO (elbows) 1 4:28
Middleweight Costas Philippou def. Jorge Rivera Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Rory MacDonald def. Mike Pyle TKO (punches) 1 3:54
Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson def. Matt Hamill TKO (punches and elbows) 2 3:34
Featherweight Chad Mendes def. Rani Yahya Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight (138 lb) Ivan Menjivar def. Nick Pace Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [a]
Welterweight Johny Hendricks def. Mike Pierce Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 [b]
Featherweight Mike Brown def. Nam Phan Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Rafael Natal def. Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ^This bout aired on the broadcast following the Hendricks vs Pierce bout.
  2. ^This bout aired on the broadcast following the Evans vs Ortiz bout.

Bonus awards

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Fighters were awarded $70,000 bonuses[29]

  • Fight of the Night: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz
  • Knockout of the Night: Vitor Belfort
  • Submission of the Night:Not awarded as no matches ended by submission.

^Brian Ebersole was awarded an honorary"getting those horrifying shorts off TV as soon as possible"bonus by Dana White for defeating Dennis Hallman in the first round.[30]

References

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  22. ^"Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko in the works for UFC 133 in August".mmajunkie.com. May 13, 2011.
  23. ^"Matt Hamill replaces Vladimir Matyushenko, meets Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 133".mmajunkie.com. July 13, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon July 17, 2011.
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