UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:25
Knockout of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:36
R3, 4:25
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
Bahamas
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 1:50
R2, 4:20
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: José Aldo and Frankie Edgar earned $50,000 each for their blistering, five-round technical featherweight title showcase.
Knockout of the Night: Antônio Silva received $50,000 for his dramatic third-round comeback knockout over former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
Submission of the Night: Bobby Green collected $50,000 for his third-round rear-naked choke submission over wrestling standout Jacob Volkmann in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $290,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $285,714 | — | — | $285,714 | |
| WIN | $107,000 | $67,000 | — | $174,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | — | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $43,500 | $43,500 | — | $87,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $66,000 | — | — | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $9,000 | — | — | $9,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not reflect sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or pay-per-view dividends. Dustin Kimura was fined 20 percent ($1,600) of his fight purse for failing to make the bantamweight weight limit, which was reallocated to Chico Camus. Total estimated payouts include official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 156
José Aldo extended his legendary featherweight supremacy by securing his 4th consecutive UFC title defense (and 6th overall unified WEC/UFC defense) over former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.
UFC 156 delivered the premier champion-versus-former-champion showcase of 2013, matching dominant featherweight king José Aldo against former lightweight titlist Frankie Edgar in Edgar’s 145-pound debut.
Antônio Silva pulled off one of the greatest heavyweight upsets of the year, rallying from behind to knock out former Strikeforce, Dream, and K-1 world champion Alistair Overeem (-440) in round 3.
Entering as a massive +450 betting underdog, Antônio Rogério Nogueira neutralized former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (-525) with clinical southpaw boxing and wrestling defense across three rounds.
UFC 156 went down in sports-betting lore as one of the most unpredictable cards in MMA history, featuring 6 underdog victories across 11 scheduled bouts (Silva, Nogueira, Maia, Green, Vallie-Flagg, Kimura).
Future UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley made a thunderous promotional debut, obliterating veteran Jay Hieron with blistering punches in just 36 seconds of the opening round.
Demian Maia completed 7 of 17 takedowns and dominated NCAA Division I standout Jon Fitch, holding a legendary positional clinic to solidify himself as the premier submission threat at 170 pounds.
Strikeforce crossover Bobby Green captured Submission of the Night honors in his UFC debut, tapping out grinding wrestler Jacob Volkmann via rear-naked choke at 4:25 of round 3.
Frankie Edgar became one of the rare fighters in promotional history to battle for undisputed UFC championships across two distinct weight divisions (Lightweight and Featherweight).
Joseph Benavidez cemented his ranking as the consensus number-one flyweight contender with a technical, high-paced unanimous decision victory over longtime rival Ian McCall.
UFC 156 produced a massive $2,437,150 gate and drew 10,275 fans to the Mandalay Bay Events Center, anchoring the promotion’s premier Super Bowl weekend Las Vegas tradition.
Highlighting the successful Zuffa integration of Strikeforce athletes, Tyron Woodley (KO), Bobby Green (Sub), and Isaac Vallie-Flagg (Dec) all emerged victorious in their Octagon debuts.
When and where did UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar take place?
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar took place on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between José Aldo and Frankie Edgar?
José Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) to retain the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 156?
Antônio Rogério Nogueira pulled off a major upset by defeating former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Antônio Silva defeat Alistair Overeem?
After being outstruck in rounds 1 and 2, Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva caught Alistair Overeem with a head kick and landed a ferocious combination of punches against the cage to score a third-round knockout at 0:25.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 156?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: José Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar (Fight of the Night), Antônio Silva (Knockout of the Night), and Bobby Green (Submission of the Night).
How did Tyron Woodley perform in his UFC debut?
Tyron Woodley made an emphatic promotional debut, knocking out veteran Jay Hieron with powerful punches in just 36 seconds of Round 1.
Who won the bout between Demian Maia and Jon Fitch?
Demian Maia dominated wrestling standout Jon Fitch on the ground, securing 7 takedowns to win a clear unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the flyweight bout between Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall?
Joseph Benavidez defeated Ian McCall via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a high-octane 125-pound contest.
Why is UFC 156 considered a famous card for betting underdogs?
UFC 156 saw 6 underdogs emerge victorious out of 11 fights, including massive upsets by Antônio Rogério Nogueira (+450), Antônio Silva (+390), and Bobby Green (+380).
Why was Dustin Kimura vs. Chico Camus fought at catchweight?
Dustin Kimura missed the 136-pound bantamweight limit by weighing in at 139.5 pounds. He forfeited 20 percent of his purse to Chico Camus, and the bout proceeded at a 139.5 lb catchweight.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 156?
UFC 156 drew an official attendance of 10,275 fans with a live gate of $2,437,150 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 156 generate?
The event generated an estimated 330,000 pay-per-view buys across North America.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 156?
The event was called by cageside commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Did José Aldo and Frankie Edgar fight a rematch after UFC 156?
Yes. The two met again at UFC 200 on July 9, 2016, for the interim featherweight championship, where José Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47).
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