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| {{short description|UFC mixed martial arts event in 2012}} | |||
| {{Infobox MMA event | {{Infobox MMA event | ||
| |name=UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar |
|name=UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar | ||
| |image=Silva Bonnar.jpg | |image=Silva Bonnar.jpg | ||
| |date=October 13, 2012 | |date=October 13, 2012 | ||
| |venue=] | |venue=] | ||
| |city=], ] | |city=], ] | ||
| |attendance=16,844<ref name="attendance">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31129/ufc-153-draws-an-announced-16844-fans-for-gate-between-2-5-2-6-million.mma|title=UFC 153 draws an announced 16,844 fans for gate between $2.5–2.6 million|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-14| |
|attendance=16,844<ref name="attendance">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31129/ufc-153-draws-an-announced-16844-fans-for-gate-between-2-5-2-6-million.mma|title=UFC 153 draws an announced 16,844 fans for gate between $2.5–2.6 million|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-14|access-date=2012-10-14|author=Staff|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111055648/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/10/ufc-153-draws-an-announced-16844-fans-for-gate-between-2-5-2-6-million|archive-date=2013-01-11}}</ref> | ||
| |gate=$2.5–$2.6 million<ref name="attendance" /> | |gate=$2.5–$2.6 million<ref name="attendance" /> | ||
| |buyrate=410,000<ref name="buyrate">{{cite web|url=http://mmalinker.com/newsfeed/view/29501/UFC_153_Pay_Per_View_Buys_Confirm_That_Squash_Matches_Are_Totally_Hot_Right_Now|title=UFC 153 Pay-Per-View Buys Confirm That Squash Matches Are Totally Hot Right Now|publisher=MMALinker.com|date=2012-10-22| |
|buyrate=410,000<ref name="buyrate">{{cite web|url=http://mmalinker.com/newsfeed/view/29501/UFC_153_Pay_Per_View_Buys_Confirm_That_Squash_Matches_Are_Totally_Hot_Right_Now|title=UFC 153 Pay-Per-View Buys Confirm That Squash Matches Are Totally Hot Right Now|publisher=MMALinker.com|date=2012-10-22|access-date=2012-10-24|author=cagepotato.com}}</ref> | ||
| |previousevent=] | |previousevent=] | ||
| |followingevent=] | |followingevent=] | ||
| |promotion=]}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''''UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar''''' was a ] ] event held by the ] on October 13, 2012 at the ] in ], ]. | '''''UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar''''' was a ] ] event held by the ] on October 13, 2012, at the ] in ], ]. | ||
| ==Background== | |||
| ] was expected to face ] at the event. However, Belfort was pulled from the bout to face Light Heavyweight Champion ] on September 22, 2012 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30353/vitor-belfort-replaces-lyoto-machida-against-champ-jon-jones-at-ufc-152.mma|title=Vitor Belfort replaces Lyoto Machida against champ Jon Jones at UFC 152|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-08-24|access-date=2012-08-24|author=Marrocco, Steven|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103205408/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/vitor-belfort-replaces-lyoto-machida-against-champ-jon-jones-at-ufc-152|archive-date=2013-01-03}}</ref> Belcher also was forced to drop out of the card due to a spinal fracture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/8/24/3266354/mma-news-ufc-mw-alan-belcher-out-ufc-153-injury-wants-chris-weidman|title=Alan Belcher Out Of UFC 153 Due To Spinal Fracture |publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=2012-08-24|access-date=2012-08-25|author=Alexander, Mookie}}</ref> | |||
| After having their first fight end in a no contest due to an eye poke in the first round, a rematch between ] and ] was briefly linked to ] and then scheduled for this event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30373/with-belchers-spinal-fracture-davis-vs-prado-shifts-to-ufc-153-in-rio.mma|title=With Belcher's spinal fracture, Davis vs. Prado shifts to UFC 153 in Rio|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-08-25|access-date=2012-08-24|author=Staff|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103203400/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/with-belchers-spinal-fracture-davis-vs-prado-shifts-to-ufc-153-in-rio|archive-date=2013-01-03}}</ref> | |||
| ==Background== | |||
| ] was expected to face ] at the event. However, Belfort was pulled from the bout to face Light Heavyweight Champion ] on September 22, 2012 at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30353/vitor-belfort-replaces-lyoto-machida-against-champ-jon-jones-at-ufc-152.mma|title=Vitor Belfort replaces Lyoto Machida against champ Jon Jones at UFC 152 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-08-24|accessdate=2012-08-24|author=Marrocco, Steven}}</ref> Belcher also was forced to drop out of the card due to a spinal fracture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/8/24/3266354/mma-news-ufc-mw-alan-belcher-out-ufc-153-injury-wants-chris-weidman|title=Alan Belcher Out Of UFC 153 Due To Spinal Fracture |publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=2012-08-24|accessdate=2012-08-25|author=Alexander, Mookie}}</ref> | |||
| ] was scheduled to face ] at the event. However, Jackson pulled out of the bout citing an injury,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30586/quinton-rampage-jackson-hurt-forced-out-of-ufc-153-co-main-event-vs-glover-teixeira.mma|title=Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson hurt, forced out of UFC 153 co-main event vs. Glover Teixeira|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-09-11|access-date=2012-09-11|author=Erickson, Matt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129001740/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/09/quinton-rampage-jackson-hurt-forced-out-of-ufc-153-co-main-event-vs-glover-teixeira|archive-date=2013-01-29}}</ref> and was replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/12/3324436/ufc-153-fabio-maldonado-replaces-quinton-jackson-fights-glover-teixeira|title=Fabio Maldonado Fills In For Quinton Jackson, Set To Fight Glover Teixeira In Co-Main Event Of UFC 153 |publisher=MMAmania.com |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-12 |last=Halvatzis Jr. |first=George}}</ref> Former ] ] was offered the fight with Teixeira but turned it down due to the short notice.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rashad explains Teixeira rejection|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/172723.html|publisher=ESPN|date=2012-10-01|access-date=2012-10-01|author=Staff}}</ref> | |||
| After having their first fight end in a no contest due to an eye poke in the first round, a rematch between ] and ] was briefly linked to ] and then scheduled for this event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30373/with-belchers-spinal-fracture-davis-vs-prado-shifts-to-ufc-153-in-rio.mma|title=With Belcher's spinal fracture, Davis vs. Prado shifts to UFC 153 in Rio|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-08-25|accessdate=2012-08-24|author=Staff}}</ref> | |||
| Geronimo dos Santos was scheduled to fight ] at this event. However, dos Santos pulled out of the bout after a blood test showed that he had ] for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30968/heavyweight-geronimo-dos-santos-out-at-ufc-153-gabriel-gonzaga-without-opponent.mma|title=Heavyweight Geronimo dos Santos out at UFC 153, Gabriel Gonzaga without opponent|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-04|access-date=2012-10-04|author=Staff|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129003441/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/10/heavyweight-geronimo-dos-santos-out-at-ufc-153-gabriel-gonzaga-without-opponent|archive-date=2013-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31010/saturdays-ufc-153-lineup-set-with-two-facebook-prelims-gonzaga-off-card.mma|title=Saturday's UFC 153 lineup set with two Facebook prelims, Gonzaga off card|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-07|access-date=2012-10-07|author=Staff|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128211511/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/10/saturdays-ufc-153-lineup-set-with-two-facebook-prelims-gonzaga-off-card|archive-date=2013-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fora do UFC Rio III, Mondragon terá de fazer tratamento por um ano|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/eventos/combate/noticia/2012/10/fora-do-ufc-rio-iii-mondragon-tera-de-fazer-tratamento-por-um-ano.html|publisher=SporTV.com|date=2012-10-09|access-date=2012-10-10}}</ref> With no time to find a suitable replacement, Gonzaga was pulled from the card. | |||
| ] was expected to face ] ] in a title fight at this event, but on August 31, 2012, Koch was forced to pull out due to injury. Former ] ] had agreed to step in for Koch and fight Aldo for the Featherweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30447/usa-today-frankie-edgar-replaces-erik-koch-meets-champ-jose-aldo-at-ufc-153.mma|title=USA TODAY: Frankie Edgar replaces Erik Koch, meets champ Jose Aldo at UFC 153|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|work=USA TODAY|date=2012-08-30|access-date=2012-08-31|last=Morgan|first=John|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121216095759/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/30447/usa-today-frankie-edgar-replaces-erik-koch-meets-champ-jose-aldo-at-ufc-153|archive-date=2012-12-16}}</ref> However, on September 11, Aldo was also forced to pull out of the event with a foot injury after being involved in a motorcycle accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30588/injury-knocks-jose-aldo-out-of-ufc-153-featherweight-title-main-event-with-frankie-edgar.mma|title=Injury knocks Jose Aldo out of UFC 153 featherweight title main event with Frankie Edgar|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-09-11|access-date=2012-09-11|last=Erickson|first=Matt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121208224303/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30588/injury-knocks-jose-aldo-out-of-ufc-153-featherweight-title-main-event-with-frankie-edgar|archive-date=2012-12-08}}</ref> | |||
| ] was scheduled to fight ] at this event. However, dos Santos pulled out of the bout after a blood test showed that he had ] for ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30968/heavyweight-geronimo-dos-santos-out-at-ufc-153-gabriel-gonzaga-without-opponent.mma|title=Heavyweight Geronimo dos Santos out at UFC 153, Gabriel Gonzaga without opponent|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-04|accessdate=2012-10-04|author=Staff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31010/saturdays-ufc-153-lineup-set-with-two-facebook-prelims-gonzaga-off-card.mma|title=Saturday's UFC 153 lineup set with two Facebook prelims, Gonzaga off card|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-07|accessdate=2012-10-07|author=Staff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fora do UFC Rio III, Mondragon terá de fazer tratamento por um ano|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/eventos/combate/noticia/2012/10/fora-do-ufc-rio-iii-mondragon-tera-de-fazer-tratamento-por-um-ano.html|publisher=SporTV.com|date=2012-10-09|accessdate=2012-10-10}}</ref> With no time to find a suitable replacement, Gonzaga was pulled from the card. | |||
| On September 12, 2012, UFC officials announced that ] ] and former ] star ] would fight in the main event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30610/usa-today-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar-headlines-ufc-153.mma |title=USA TODAY: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar headlines UFC 153 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-09-12 |access-date=2012-09-13 |last=Morgan |first=John |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129032611/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/09/usa-today-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar-headlines-ufc-153 |archive-date=2013-01-29 }}</ref> Silva was a massive favorite going into the bout,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30620/anderson-silva-opens-as-more-than-13-to-1-favorite-vs-stephan-bonnar-at-ufc-153.mma |title=Anderson Silva opens as more than 13-to-1 favorite vs. Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-09-13 |access-date=2012-09-13 |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130128222048/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/09/anderson-silva-opens-as-more-than-13-to-1-favorite-vs-stephan-bonnar-at-ufc-153 |archive-date=2013-01-28 }}</ref> which was a three-round fight. Although all main event fights have been five-round affairs since ], UFC 153 was an exception due to the short notice, along with ], when ] pulled out of the event a few hours prior.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-09 |title=Whittaker off UFC card after emergency surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/25959907/middleweight-champion-robert-whittaker-ruled-title-defense-fight |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/9/13/3324786/ufc-153-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar-3-rounds-mma-news |title=UFC 153: Anderson Silva Vs. Stephan Bonnar Will Be A 3 Round Fight |publisher=BloodyElbow.com |date=2012-09-13 |access-date=2012-09-13 |last=Hall |first=Chris}}</ref> | |||
| ===Main event=== | |||
| ] was expected to face ] ] in a title fight at this event, but on August 31, 2012, Koch was forced to pull out due to injury. Former ] ] had agreed to step in for Koch and fight Aldo for the Featherweight title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30447/usa-today-frankie-edgar-replaces-erik-koch-meets-champ-jose-aldo-at-ufc-153.mma|title=USA TODAY: Frankie Edgar replaces Erik Koch, meets champ Jose Aldo at UFC 153|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|work=USA TODAY|date=2012-08-30|accessdate=2012-08-31|last=Morgan|first=John}}</ref> However, on September 11, Aldo was also forced to pull out of the event with a foot injury after being involved in a motorcycle accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30588/injury-knocks-jose-aldo-out-of-ufc-153-featherweight-title-main-event-with-frankie-edgar.mma|title=Injury knocks Jose Aldo out of UFC 153 featherweight title main event with Frankie Edgar|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-09-11|accessdate=2012-09-11|last=Erickson|first=Matt}}</ref> | |||
| On November 4, 2012, UFC announced Bonnar had tested positive for ], and ] for ]. Both fighters were suspended.<ref></ref> | |||
| On September 12, 2012, UFC officials announced that ] ] and former ] star ] would fight in the main event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30610/usa-today-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar-headlines-ufc-153.mma|title=USA TODAY: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar headlines UFC 153|publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2012-09-13 |last=Morgan |first=John}}</ref> Silva was a massive favorite going into the bout,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30620/anderson-silva-opens-as-more-than-13-to-1-favorite-vs-stephan-bonnar-at-ufc-153.mma |title=Anderson Silva opens as more than 13-to-1 favorite vs. Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-09-13 |accessdate=2012-09-13 |last=Marrocco |first=Steven}}</ref> which was a three-round fight. Although all main event fights have been five-round affairs since ], UFC 153 was the exception due to the short notice.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/9/13/3324786/ufc-153-anderson-silva-vs-stephan-bonnar-3-rounds-mma-news |title=UFC 153: Anderson Silva Vs. Stephan Bonnar Will Be A 3 Round Fight |publisher=BloodyElbow.com |date=2012-09-13 |accessdate=2012-09-13 |last=Hall |first=Chris}}</ref> On November 4, 2012, both Bonnar and Herman were revealed to have tested positive for banned substances, with Bonnar showing steroids in his tests and Herman for marijuana. | |||
| ==Results== | ==Results== | ||
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| |] | |] | ||
| |TKO (knee to the body |
| TKO (knee to the body and punches) | ||
| |1 | |||
| |align=center|1 | |||
| |4:40 | |||
| | | | | ||
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| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |Heavyweight | |Heavyweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |] | |] | ||
| |Submission (armbar) | |Submission (armbar) | ||
| |2 | |||
| |align=center|2 | |||
| |4:31 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |Light Heavyweight | |Light Heavyweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | | def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |TKO (doctor stoppage) | |TKO (doctor stoppage) | ||
| |2 | |||
| |align=center|2 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |Welterweight | |Welterweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |] | |] | ||
| |Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) | |Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| }} | |||
| | | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |- | |||
| |Light Heavyweight | |Light Heavyweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | |def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |Submission (anaconda choke) |
|Submission (anaconda choke) | ||
| |2 | |||
| |align=center|2 | |||
| |4:29 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |Welterweight | |Welterweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | |def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |Submission (neck crank) | |||
| |Submission (rear naked choke)<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTwsFE0Olos</ref> | |||
| |1 | |||
| |align=center|1 | |||
| |2:30 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (FX)|header=no}} | |||
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| |Featherweight | |Featherweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | |def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |TKO (punches) | | TKO (punches) | ||
| |2 | |||
| |align=center|2 | |||
| |4:16 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |Lightweight | |Lightweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |] | |] | ||
| |Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | |Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| }} | |||
| | | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |- | |||
| |Featherweight | |Featherweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
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| |Joey Gambino | |Joey Gambino | ||
| |Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | |Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| }} | |||
| | | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |- | |||
| |Welterweight | |Welterweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | |def. | ||
| | |
|] | ||
| |Submission (rear-naked choke) | |Submission (rear-naked choke) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |3:10 | |||
| | | | | ||
| }} | |||
| |- | |||
| {{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (Facebook)|header=no}} | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |- | |||
| |Middleweight | |Middleweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. |
|def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | |Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| }} | |||
| | | |||
| {{MMAevent bout | |||
| |- | |||
| |Lightweight | |Lightweight | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |def. | |def. | ||
| |] | |] | ||
| |Decision (split) ( |
|Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) | ||
| |3 | |||
| |align=center|3 | |||
| |5:00 | |||
| }} | |||
| | | |||
| {{MMAevent end|notes=no}} | |||
| |- | |||
| |} | |||
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-153-Results-Silva-vs-Bonnar-PlaybyPlay-Updates-46301|title=UFC 153 Results: ‘Silva vs. Bonnar’ Play-by-Play & Updates|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2012-10-13|accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/ufc/9607808/UFC-153-Anderson-Silva-defeats-Stephan-Bonnar-in-Rio-di-Janeiro-with-knee-to-the-solar-plexus.html#|title=UFC 153: Anderson Silva defeats Stephan Bonnar in Rio di Janeiro with knee to the solar plexus|publisher=The Telegraph|date=2012-10-14|accessdate=2012-10-15|last=Davies|first=Gareth A.}}</ref> | |||
| ==Bonus awards== | ==Bonus awards== | ||
| Fighters were awarded $70,000 |
Fighters were awarded $70,000 bonuses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31128/ufc-153-bonuses.mma|title=UFC 153 bonuses: Nogueira, Jason, Fitch, Erick Silva get $70,000 awards|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-10-14|access-date=2012-10-14|author=Staff|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016192629/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31128/ufc-153-bonuses.mma|archive-date=2012-10-16}}</ref> | ||
| *'''Fight of the Night: Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva''' | *'''Fight of the Night: Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva''' | ||
| *'''Knockout of the Night: Rony |
*'''Knockout of the Night: Rony Jason''' | ||
| *'''Submission of the Night: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira''' | *'''Submission of the Night: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira''' | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | |||
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UFC mixed martial arts event in 2012| UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar | ||||
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 The poster for UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar | ||||
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | October 13, 2012 | |||
| Venue | HSBC Arena | |||
| City | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |||
| Attendance | 16,844 | |||
| Total gate | $2.5–$2.6 million | |||
| Buyrate | 410,000 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 13, 2012, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Background
Vitor Belfort was expected to face Alan Belcher at the event. However, Belfort was pulled from the bout to face Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Belcher also was forced to drop out of the card due to a spinal fracture.
After having their first fight end in a no contest due to an eye poke in the first round, a rematch between Phil Davis and Wagner Prado was briefly linked to UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot and then scheduled for this event.
Quinton Jackson was scheduled to face Glover Teixeira at the event. However, Jackson pulled out of the bout citing an injury, and was replaced by Fabio Maldonado. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans was offered the fight with Teixeira but turned it down due to the short notice.
Geronimo dos Santos was scheduled to fight Gabriel Gonzaga at this event. However, dos Santos pulled out of the bout after a blood test showed that he had antibodies for Hepatitis B. With no time to find a suitable replacement, Gonzaga was pulled from the card.
Erik Koch was expected to face UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo in a title fight at this event, but on August 31, 2012, Koch was forced to pull out due to injury. Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar had agreed to step in for Koch and fight Aldo for the Featherweight title. However, on September 11, Aldo was also forced to pull out of the event with a foot injury after being involved in a motorcycle accident.
On September 12, 2012, UFC officials announced that UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and former The Ultimate Fighter star Stephan Bonnar would fight in the main event. Silva was a massive favorite going into the bout, which was a three-round fight. Although all main event fights have been five-round affairs since UFC 138, UFC 153 was an exception due to the short notice, along with UFC 234, when Robert Whittaker pulled out of the event a few hours prior.
On November 4, 2012, UFC announced Bonnar had tested positive for drostanolone, and Dave Herman for marijuana. Both fighters were suspended.
Results
| Main Card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight | Anderson Silva | def. | Stephan Bonnar | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | 1 | 4:40 | |
| Heavyweight | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | def. | Dave Herman | Submission (armbar) | 2 | 4:31 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Glover Teixeira | def. | Fabio Maldonado | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Jon Fitch | def. | Erick Silva | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Phil Davis | def. | Wagner Prado | Submission (anaconda choke) | 2 | 4:29 | |
| Welterweight | Demian Maia | def. | Rick Story | Submission (neck crank) | 1 | 2:30 | |
| Preliminary Card (FX) | |||||||
| Featherweight | Rony Jason | def. | Sam Sicilia | TKO (punches) | 2 | 4:16 | |
| Lightweight | Gleison Tibau | def. | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight | Diego Brandao | def. | Joey Gambino | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Sérgio Moraes | def. | Renée Forte | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 3:10 | |
| Preliminary Card (Facebook) | |||||||
| Middleweight | Chris Camozzi | def. | Luiz Cané | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Cristiano Marcello | def. | Reza Madadi | Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Bonus awards
Fighters were awarded $70,000 bonuses.
- Fight of the Night: Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva
- Knockout of the Night: Rony Jason
- Submission of the Night: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
See also
References
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- cagepotato.com (2012-10-22). "UFC 153 Pay-Per-View Buys Confirm That Squash Matches Are Totally Hot Right Now". MMALinker.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- Marrocco, Steven (2012-08-24). "Vitor Belfort replaces Lyoto Machida against champ Jon Jones at UFC 152". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
- Alexander, Mookie (2012-08-24). "Alan Belcher Out Of UFC 153 Due To Spinal Fracture". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
- Staff (2012-08-25). "With Belcher's spinal fracture, Davis vs. Prado shifts to UFC 153 in Rio". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
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- Halvatzis Jr., George (2012-09-12). "Fabio Maldonado Fills In For Quinton Jackson, Set To Fight Glover Teixeira In Co-Main Event Of UFC 153". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- Staff (2012-10-01). "Rashad explains Teixeira rejection". ESPN. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
- Staff (2012-10-04). "Heavyweight Geronimo dos Santos out at UFC 153, Gabriel Gonzaga without opponent". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- Staff (2012-10-07). "Saturday's UFC 153 lineup set with two Facebook prelims, Gonzaga off card". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- "Fora do UFC Rio III, Mondragon terá de fazer tratamento por um ano". SporTV.com. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- Morgan, John (2012-08-30). "USA TODAY: Frankie Edgar replaces Erik Koch, meets champ Jose Aldo at UFC 153". USA TODAY. MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-16. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- Erickson, Matt (2012-09-11). "Injury knocks Jose Aldo out of UFC 153 featherweight title main event with Frankie Edgar". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
- Morgan, John (2012-09-12). "USA TODAY: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar headlines UFC 153". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- Marrocco, Steven (2012-09-13). "Anderson Silva opens as more than 13-to-1 favorite vs. Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- "Whittaker off UFC card after emergency surgery". ESPN.com. 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- Hall, Chris (2012-09-13). "UFC 153: Anderson Silva Vs. Stephan Bonnar Will Be A 3 Round Fight". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- "Stephan Bonnar, Dave Herman Fail UFC 153 Drug Tests", from Sherdog.com
- Staff (2012-10-14). "UFC 153 bonuses: Nogueira, Jason, Fitch, Erick Silva get $70,000 awards". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
