UFC PPV Events Season 21 Episode 2 UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
- February 23, 2013
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche was an exciting event that took place on February 23rd, 2013, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This was a historic event in UFC history, as it featured the first-ever women's fight in the UFC.
The main event of the evening was the Women's Bantamweight Championship fight between Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche. Rousey was a dominant force in the women's division and came into the fight with an undefeated record. However, Carmouche was a formidable opponent with a strong grappling background and an impressive record of her own.
The co-main event of the night was a Light Heavyweight fight between Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida. Henderson, a UFC veteran with knockout power, was coming off a win over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Machida, a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, was known for his elusive style and precise striking.
The main card also featured Urijah Faber, a fan favorite and former WEC Featherweight Champion, taking on Ivan Menjivar in a Bantamweight bout. Additionally, Josh Koscheck faced off against Robbie Lawler in a Welterweight bout, and Court McGee took on Josh Neer in a Middleweight bout.
The preliminary card was stacked with exciting fights as well. Brendan Schaub and Lavar Johnson faced off in a Heavyweight bout, while Michael Chiesa and Anton Kuivanen went head-to-head in a Lightweight bout. Dennis Bermudez took on Matt Grice in a Featherweight bout, and Sam Stout fought Caros Fodor in another Lightweight bout.
Overall, UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche was an unforgettable night of fights that showcased some of the best talent in the UFC. It was a landmark event in women's MMA and set the stage for many more historic moments to come.