Watch UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III
- 2013
- 1 Season
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event produced by Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The event took place on October 19, 2013, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The main event of UFC 166 featured a highly anticipated trilogy fight between UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and former champion Junior Dos Santos. Velasquez and Dos Santos had previously faced each other twice, with one win each, and the third bout was expected to be highly competitive.
The co-main event of UFC 166 featured a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Daniel Cormier. Cormier was an undefeated fighter and former Olympic wrestler, while Nelson was known for his knockout power and unorthodox fighting style.
Other notable fights from the event included a lightweight bout between Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez, and a flyweight bout between John Dodson and Darrell Montague.
As with all UFC events, UFC 166 featured a range of fighting styles, from grappling to striking and everything in between. Fans could expect to see a mix of knockout finishes, submission victories, and hard-fought decisions.
The UFC aired the event live on Pay-Per-View, allowing fans around the world to watch the fights from the comfort of their own homes. Additionally, UFC 166 was also available to stream live on the UFC's digital platform, UFC Fight Pass.
Leading up to the event, there was a great deal of anticipation and hype surrounding the Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III fight. Fans and experts alike debated who would come out on top in the rubber match between the two heavyweight fighters.
Velasquez ultimately emerged as the winner, defeating Dos Santos via TKO in the fifth round of the main event. Velasquez dominated much of the fight, landing takedowns and controlling Dos Santos on the ground. By the time the fifth round came around, Dos Santos was visibly tired and fatigued, and Velasquez was able to capitalize on this, landing a flurry of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight.
The co-main event between Nelson and Cormier was also a highly entertaining affair, with Cormier using his wrestling ability to control the fight and earn a unanimous decision victory over Nelson. Despite Nelson's best efforts, he was unable to land the big punch or knockout blow that he was known for, and Cormier was able to take the fight to the ground and control the pace.
Overall, UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III was a highly entertaining event that lived up to the hype surrounding the main event. With a mix of knockout finishes, exciting grappling exchanges, and top-notch athleticism on display, it was a can't-miss event for UFC fans.
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on October 19, 2013.
