UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:49
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:34
El Salvador
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:57
Knockout of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:29
Finland
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:57
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dennis Bermudez and Matt Grice each received $50,000 for their breathless, three-round featherweight war.
Knockout of the Night: Robbie Lawler claimed $50,000 for his explosive first-round TKO of top-ranked welterweight Josh Koscheck.
Submission of the Night: Kenny Robertson collected $50,000 for executing the historic first Suloev stretch kneebar submission in UFC history against Brock Jardine.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $95,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $155,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $78,000 | — | — | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $50,000 | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $5,500 | $7,000 | — | $12,500 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,550 | — | — | $6,550 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures do not include sponsor pay, pay-per-view points, or undisclosed discretionary locker room bonuses. Nah-Shon Burrell was fined a percentage of his base purse for missing weight (weighed in at 175.8 lb), with the fine forfeiture transferred to Yuri Villefort. Estimated totals include official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 157
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche served as the historic inaugural women’s mixed martial arts bout inside the Octagon, ending the promotion’s long-standing ban on female fighters.
Ronda Rousey made history as the first woman to officially defend a UFC championship, successfully retaining the undisputed UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
UFC 157 became the first mixed martial arts event in major promotion history to be headlined by two female combatants on a premier worldwide pay-per-view broadcast.
Ronda Rousey’s armbar at 4:49 of round one became the first submission victory by a female fighter in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Kenny Robertson made grappling history by submitting Brock Jardine with a modified kneebar known as the Suloev stretch, the first time the rare technique was ever executed in the Octagon.
Former EliteXC champion Robbie Lawler returned to the Octagon after an absence of 8 years and 4 months (dating back to UFC 50 in 2004), knocking out Josh Koscheck in Round 1.
Dennis Bermudez and Matt Grice combined for 202 significant strikes and two knockdowns in a relentless 15-minute battle voted one of 2013’s greatest fights.
Future all-time welterweight appearance and win leader Neil Magny made his official promotional debut, outpointing Jon Manley via unanimous decision.
Ronda Rousey extended her historic professional record to 7-0, having finished all seven career professional opponents via first-round armbar submission.
Urijah Faber produced one of the most acrobatic finishes of 2013, locking in a standing rear-naked choke while riding Ivan Menjivar’s back at 4:34 of round one.
Court McGee landed a staggering 166 significant strikes against Josh Neer, marking one of the highest individual three-round striking outputs in UFC welterweight history.
UFC 157 proved female headliners could drive premier box office numbers, generating 450,000 pay-per-view buys and a $1,350,191 live gate at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
When and where did UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche take place?
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche took place on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Who won the main event between Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche?
Ronda Rousey defeated Liz Carmouche via submission (armbar) at 4:49 of Round 1 to defend and retain the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
Why was UFC 157 a historic milestone in UFC history?
UFC 157 featured the first women’s fight in UFC history, introducing the women’s bantamweight division and marking the first time female fighters headlined a UFC pay-per-view event.
Who won the co-main event between Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson?
Lyoto Machida defeated Dan Henderson via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight title eliminator.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 157?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice (Fight of the Night), Robbie Lawler (Knockout of the Night), and Kenny Robertson (Submission of the Night).
What submission did Kenny Robertson use against Brock Jardine?
Kenny Robertson executed the Suloev stretch (a rare hamstring-stretching kneebar from back control) at 2:57 of Round 1, marking the first time the submission was recorded in UFC history.
How did Robbie Lawler perform in his return to the UFC?
Returning to the Octagon after more than eight years away, Robbie Lawler scored an upset TKO victory over Josh Koscheck at 3:57 of Round 1, earning Knockout of the Night honors.
Did Neil Magny make his UFC debut at UFC 157?
Yes. Future UFC welterweight appearance leader Neil Magny made his promotional debut, defeating fellow TUF 16 semifinalist Jon Manley via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Which fight was awarded Fight of the Night at UFC 157?
The featherweight clash between Dennis Bermudez and Matt Grice earned Fight of the Night and was widely praised as one of the best fights of 2013.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 157?
UFC 157 drew an official attendance of 13,257 fans at the Honda Center, generating a live gate of $1,350,191.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 157 generate?
UFC 157 generated an estimated 450,000 pay-per-view buys, proving strong mainstream commercial interest in women’s mixed martial arts.
How did Urijah Faber defeat Ivan Menjivar?
Urijah Faber defeated Ivan Menjivar via standing rear-naked choke submission at 4:34 of Round 1 after climbing onto Menjivar’s back in a display of technical grappling.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC 157?
Yes. Nah-Shon Burrell came in at 175.8 pounds for his welterweight bout, forfeiting a percentage of his purse to opponent Yuri Villefort with the fight contested at a catchweight.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 157?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Where were the preliminary bouts broadcast for UFC 157?
The four-fight preliminary card aired live on FX (and Fox Deportes), while the three early preliminary bouts streamed live on Facebook.
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