UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R4, 2:00
Title Fight
South Korea
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:47
R3, 5:00
England
R2, 1:03
Prelims • Final
Australia
R1, 0:14
Knockout of the Night
R1, 2:08
Germany
R1, 3:13
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:36
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ian McCall and Iliarde Santos each received $50,000 for their high-paced 15-minute flyweight preliminary showdown.
Knockout of the Night: Anthony Perosh earned $50,000 for his shocking 14-second one-punch knockout of Vinny Magalhães.
Submission of the Night: Sérgio Moraes claimed $50,000 for his technical mounted-triangle choke submission over Neil Magny in round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Official fighter base salaries and win bonuses for UFC 163 were not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA), adhering to standard non-disclosure practices in Brazil. Total estimated figures include verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) officially distributed by the UFC. John Lineker was fined 20% of his purse for missing weight at 129 lbs, with the penalty awarded to opponent Jose Maria Tomé.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 163
José Aldo extended his UFC featherweight championship defense record to five consecutive bouts, pushing his combined WEC/UFC title defense streak to seven.
Chan Sung Jung (“The Korean Zombie”) made history as the first South Korean fighter to compete for an undisputed UFC world championship inside the Octagon.
Future two-division champion and women’s MMA GOAT Amanda Nunes made her UFC promotional debut, dominating Sheila Gaff with a first-round stoppage.
Amanda Nunes became the first Brazilian female mixed martial artist to step inside the Octagon and record a victory and finish in UFC history.
40-year-old Anthony Perosh delivered the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history, flatlining Vinny Magalhães in just 14 seconds.
Sérgio Moraes executed only the second mounted-triangle choke finish in modern UFC history, tapping Neil Magny at 3:13 of the opening round.
Ian McCall landed 44 of 57 leg kicks against Iliarde Santos, establishing a then-record for leg strikes in a three-round UFC flyweight encounter.
Former WEC champion Brian Stann made his live pay-per-view color commentary and Octagon post-fight interview debut alongside Mike Goldberg.
Returning to the Octagon after four years, Thales Leites established complete tactical superiority by logging 10:03 of control time against Tom Watson.
Future UFC light heavyweight world title challenger Thiago “Marreta” Santos made his promotional debut inside the Octagon at UFC 163.
Known as a lethal Muay Thai striker, José Aldo adapted to an early foot injury by securing a career-high 5 takedowns in a single championship bout.
UFC 163 cemented Brazil as a global powerhouse market, drawing 13,873 fans to achieve the promotion’s third consecutive packed arena in Rio de Janeiro.
When and where did UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie take place?
UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie took place on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the main event between José Aldo and Chan Sung Jung?
José Aldo defeated Chan Sung Jung (“The Korean Zombie”) via TKO (punches) at 2:00 of Round 4 to retain the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.
How did the finish occur in Aldo vs. Korean Zombie?
During the fourth round, Chan Sung Jung threw a right overhand that dislocated his right shoulder. Aldo immediately capitalized on the injury with a flurry of strikes and took Jung down to secure the TKO stoppage.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 163?
Phil Davis defeated former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight co-headliner.
Why was the decision in Lyoto Machida vs. Phil Davis controversial?
The decision was heavily disputed by fans, media, and UFC President Dana White, as Machida landed the cleaner, more impactful counter strikes and defended 8 of Davis’s 10 takedowns over 15 minutes.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 163?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos (Fight of the Night), Anthony Perosh (Knockout of the Night), and Sérgio Moraes (Submission of the Night).
Did Amanda Nunes make her UFC debut at UFC 163?
Yes. Future two-division champion Amanda Nunes made her promotional debut, defeating Germany’s Sheila Gaff via first-round TKO (elbows) at 2:08, becoming the first Brazilian woman to win in the Octagon.
How fast was Anthony Perosh’s knockout of Vinny Magalhães?
Anthony Perosh knocked out Vinny Magalhães in just 14 seconds of Round 1, which ranked as the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight division history at the time.
Did Thiago Santos make his UFC debut at UFC 163?
Yes. Future light heavyweight title challenger Thiago “Marreta” Santos made his UFC debut as a short-notice replacement against TUF Brazil winner Cezar Ferreira, losing via guillotine choke in 47 seconds.
Why was John Lineker vs. Jose Maria Tomé contested at a catchweight?
John Lineker missed the 126-pound flyweight limit by weighing in at 129 pounds. He surrendered 20% of his fight purse to opponent Jose Maria Tomé, and the bout proceeded as a 129-pound catchweight.
Who called the fights at UFC 163 and why was Joe Rogan absent?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play voice Mike Goldberg and color commentator Brian Stann. Joe Rogan was unavailable due to a prior commitment in the United States.
What were the official attendance and pay-per-view buys for UFC 163?
UFC 163 drew an announced crowd of 13,873 fans to the HSBC Arena and generated an estimated buyrate of 180,000 pay-per-view buys.
How did Sérgio Moraes submit Neil Magny at UFC 163?
Sérgio Moraes secured a rare triangle choke from the mount against Neil Magny at 3:13 of Round 1, earning the Submission of the Night bonus award.
Which matchup was awarded Fight of the Night at UFC 163?
The three-round flyweight battle between Ian McCall and Iliarde Santos earned Fight of the Night, which McCall won by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Did José Aldo suffer an injury during UFC 163?
Yes. José Aldo broke his right foot in the opening round after landing a leg kick against Chan Sung Jung’s knee, forcing him to rely predominantly on his boxing and wrestling for the remainder of the title defense.
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