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''UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2'' was a
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event held by the
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on August 6, 2011, at the Wells Fargo Center in
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Background

Multiple fighters that were expected to fight at this event suffered injuries. This led to multiple fights, including championship bouts being called off as a result. This event was expected to feature Light Heavyweight Champion
Jon Jones Jonathan Dwight Jones (born July 19, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight (MMA), Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the ...
' first title defense against former Light Heavyweight Champion
Rashad Evans Rashad Evans (born September 25, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division. Evans started his professional MMA career in 2003, and was the Heavyw ...
, but a pre-existing injury in his right hand prevented Jones from fighting, and was expected to keep him sidelined until late 2011. Not willing to wait, Evans accepted a fight against Phil Davis at this event. However, Jones later found out that he would no longer require surgery and instead made his first title defense against
Quinton Jackson Quinton Ramone Jackson (born June 20, 1978), known by his ring name of Rampage Jackson, is an American rapper, former mixed martial artist, actor, kickboxer, and professional wrestler. During the course of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, ...
on September 24, 2011, at
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. On July 12, Phil Davis pulled out of his main event bout with
Rashad Evans Rashad Evans (born September 25, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division. Evans started his professional MMA career in 2003, and was the Heavyw ...
due to a knee injury suffered during training.
Tito Ortiz Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz () is an American politican and retired mixed martial artist and Submission grappling, submission grappler. Ortiz is best known for his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC ...
initially declined an offer to step in as Davis' replacement and Evans was then rumored to face
Lyoto Machida is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title challenger. He mos ...
in a rematch of their title bout at
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. Machida's camp verbally accepted the fight, but when UFC President
Dana White Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who is the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at . Out ...
called Machida's camp again to confirm the fight, they said Machida would fight only if he received higher pay, which White declined. The organization briefly turned their attention to matching Evans with
Vladimir Matyushenko Vladimir Vladimirovich Matyushenko (born 4 January 1971) is a Belarusian retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 1997 until 2014, he competed for Bellator MMA, the UFC, Affliction, Jungle Fight, and is the former IFL light heavyw ...
, who was already scheduled to compete on the card. In the meanwhile, Ortiz had a change of heart and accepted the offer to replace Davis. The two previously met at
UFC 73 ''UFC 73: Stacked'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It took place on July 7, 2007, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California and featured a total of nine bouts: four on the preliminary card ...
where the bout ended in a Draw. The Evans/Davis bout was later rescheduled for
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on January 28, 2012.
Nick Pace Nick Pace (born April 17, 1987) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 2008 to 2017, Pace mostly fought in the Ring of Combat promotion where he was the ...
was originally slated to take on Michael McDonald at this event, before McDonald was pulled to replace
Norifumi Yamamoto was a Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC. He quickly gained popularity in the Shooto organization due to his aggressive, well-rounded style and controversial persona. He moved on to ...
for a
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bout with
Chris Cariaso Chris Vincent Cariaso (born May 27, 1981) is a retired Filipino-American mixed martial artist who competed as a Flyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Personal Cariaso is of Filipino descent. Mixed martial arts career Since turning p ...
.
Ivan Menjivar Ivan Menjivar (born May 30, 1982) is a Salvadorean-Canadian retired mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Menjivar was born in La Paz, El Salvador, in 1982. Fl ...
would later step in to face Pace at this event. At the official weigh ins on August 5, Menjivar could not make the 136 pound weight allowance cut off, and Pace subsequently agreed to fight Menjivar in a 138-pound catchweight bout. A bout between
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and
Chad Mendes Chad Eduardo Mendes (born May 1, 1985)Archived
from th ...
was previously linked to this event. However, Aldo was sidelined until October recovering from various injuries, while Mendes remained on the card and faced
Rani Yahya Rani Ahmad Yahya (born September 12, 1984) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and BJJ practitioner. He won the 66 kg division of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in April 2007. He currently fights in the Bantam ...
. The Aldo/Mendes title fight would later take place at
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on January 14, 2012.
Riki Fukuda , is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, he has formerly competed for the UFC, EliteXC, DEEP, DREAM, K-1 (MMA), Shooto, and Pancrase. Currently, he runs an izakay ...
was scheduled to face
Rafael Natal Rafael Natal Diniz Franca () is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2017, he is best known for his 17-fight stint competing for the UFC. Mixed martial arts career Background Natal started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ...
, but was forced out of the bout due to a knee injury suffered sustained in a car accident and was replaced by
Costas Philippou Constantinos Philippou born November 29, 1979) is a retired Cypriot mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the UFC's Middleweight division. Early life Philippou was born in Limassol on 29 November 1979. Career Boxing Philippou began bo ...
. However, Philippou was later pulled from this bout to replace
Alessio Sakara Alessio Sakara (born September 2, 1981) is an Italian professional mixed martial artist, former professional boxer and Sanshou kickboxer, currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2002, Sakara has als ...
in a bout with Jorge Rivera on this same card, and he was replaced by Paul Bradley.
Vladimir Matyushenko Vladimir Vladimirovich Matyushenko (born 4 January 1971) is a Belarusian retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 1997 until 2014, he competed for Bellator MMA, the UFC, Affliction, Jungle Fight, and is the former IFL light heavyw ...
was originally scheduled to face
Alexander Gustafsson Alexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson (born 15 January 1987) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gustafsson spent a major part of his MMA career in ...
at this event. Matyushenko, however, pulled out of the bout on July 13, 2011, due to an injury and was replaced by
Matt Hamill Matt Hamill (born October 5, 1976) is an American former mixed martial artist and wrestler who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. He is a three-time NCAA Division III National Champion in wrestling (167 lb class in 1997 ...
. The Matyushenko/Gustafsson bout was rescheduled for
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on December 30, 2011.
Antônio Rogério Nogueira Antônio Rogério Nogueira (; born 2 June 1976), also known as Minotouro or Lil Nog, is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC. He is the twin brother of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, the "Minotauro ...
was expected to face
Rich Franklin Richard Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974) is an American businessman and retired mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame and a former UFC Midd ...
at this event, but Nogueira pulled out of the bout on July 16, 2011, citing a shoulder injury. Franklin was then pulled from the card as well. Jorge Rivera was originally scheduled to face
Alessio Sakara Alessio Sakara (born September 2, 1981) is an Italian professional mixed martial artist, former professional boxer and Sanshou kickboxer, currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2002, Sakara has als ...
. However, on July 25, Rivera announced that Sakara was no longer in the fight due to a torn ACL. The UFC announced that
Costas Philippou Constantinos Philippou born November 29, 1979) is a retired Cypriot mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the UFC's Middleweight division. Early life Philippou was born in Limassol on 29 November 1979. Career Boxing Philippou began bo ...
would be pulled from his bout with
Rafael Natal Rafael Natal Diniz Franca () is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2017, he is best known for his 17-fight stint competing for the UFC. Mixed martial arts career Background Natal started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ...
and instead faced Rivera. ''UFC 133'' featured two preliminary fights live on
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.


Results


Bonus awards

The following fighters received $70,000 bonuses * Fight of the Night: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz * Knockout of the Night: Vitor Belfort * Submission of the Night: Not awarded as no matches ended by submission. ^''Brian Ebersole was awarded an honorary ''"getting those horrifying shorts off TV as soon as possible"'' bonus by Dana White for defeating Dennis Hallman in the first round.''


References


External links


Official UFC 133 Fight Card
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