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{{short description|UFC mixed martial arts event in 2013}}
{{Infobox MMA event
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
|name=UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
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|date= August 3, 2013
|date= August 3, 2013
|venue= [[HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)|HSBC Arena]]
|venue= [[HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)|HSBC Arena]]
|city= [[Rio De Janeiro, Brazil]]
|city= [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]]
|attendance=13,873<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-draws-announced-attendance-of-13873-fans-in-rio-de-janeiro|title=UFC 163 draws announced attendance of 13,873 fans in Rio de Janeiro|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=2013-08-04|accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|attendance=13,873<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-draws-announced-attendance-of-13873-fans-in-rio-de-janeiro|title=UFC 163 draws announced attendance of 13,873 fans in Rio de Janeiro|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=2013-08-04|access-date=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|buyrate=180,000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmapayout.com/blue-book/pay-per-view/ |publisher=MMAPayout.com |date=2013-08-29 |title=Pay Per View |deadurl=no |accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|buyrate=180,000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmapayout.com/blue-book/pay-per-view/ |publisher=MMAPayout.com |date=2013-08-29 |title=Pay Per View |access-date=2013-08-29}}</ref>
|previousevent=[[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga]]
|previousevent=[[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga]]
|followingevent=[[UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen]]
|followingevent=[[UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen]]
}}
}}
'''''UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie'''''<ref name=Official/> was a [[mixed martial arts]] event held on August 3, 2013, at the [[HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)|HSBC Arena]] in [[Rio De Janeiro, Brazil]].<ref name="UFC163">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/report-ufc-163-aldo-vs-pettis-booked-for-rio-de-janeiros-hsbc-arena|title=Report: 'UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis' booked for Rio de Janeiro's HSBC Arena|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-03-12|accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref>
'''''UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie'''''<ref name=Official/> was a [[mixed martial arts]] event held on August 3, 2013, at the [[HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro)|HSBC Arena]] in [[Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]].<ref name="UFC163">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/report-ufc-163-aldo-vs-pettis-booked-for-rio-de-janeiros-hsbc-arena|title=Report: 'UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis' booked for Rio de Janeiro's HSBC Arena|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-03-12|access-date=2013-03-12}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
The main event was expected to feature current [[UFC Featherweight Championship|UFC Featherweight Champion]], [[José Aldo]] taking on future [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]], [[Anthony Pettis]].<ref name="Aldo vs. Pettis">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/anthony-pettis-drops-to-145-meets-ufc-featherweight-champ-jose-aldo-on-aug-3|title=Anthony Pettis drops to 145, meets UFC champ Jose Aldo on Aug. 3|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2013-02-05|accessdate=2013-02-05}}</ref> However, in mid-June Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by [[Chan Sung Jung]].<ref name="PettisOut/JungIn">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/6/14/4429832/ufc-163-pettis-out-chan-sung-jung-vs-jose-aldo|title=Anthony Pettis out of UFC 163 with injury, Chan Sung Jung to face Jose Aldo|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Nate Wilcox|date=2013-06-14|accessdate=2013-06-14}}</ref>
The main event was expected to feature current [[UFC Featherweight Championship|UFC Featherweight Champion]], [[José Aldo]] taking on future [[UFC Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion]], [[Anthony Pettis]].<ref name="Aldo vs. Pettis">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/anthony-pettis-drops-to-145-meets-ufc-featherweight-champ-jose-aldo-on-aug-3|title=Anthony Pettis drops to 145, meets UFC champ Jose Aldo on Aug. 3|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2013-02-05|access-date=2013-02-05}}</ref> However, in mid-June Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by [[Chan Sung Jung]].<ref name="PettisOut/JungIn">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/6/14/4429832/ufc-163-pettis-out-chan-sung-jung-vs-jose-aldo|title=Anthony Pettis out of UFC 163 with injury, Chan Sung Jung to face Jose Aldo|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Nate Wilcox|date=2013-06-14|access-date=2013-06-14}}</ref>


[[Josh Koscheck]] was expected to face [[Demian Maia]] at the event. However, Koscheck was forced out of the bout with an injury and as a result, Maia was pulled from the card as well.<ref name="Koscheck/MaiaScrapped">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/josh-koscheck-injured-out-of-ufc-163-fight-with-demian-maia-in-rio|title=Josh Koscheck injured, out of UFC 163 fight with Demian Maia in Rio|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-12|accessdate=2013-07-12}}</ref>
[[Josh Koscheck]] was expected to face [[Demian Maia]] at the event. However, Koscheck was forced out of the bout with an injury and as a result, Maia was pulled from the card as well.<ref name="Koscheck/MaiaScrapped">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/josh-koscheck-injured-out-of-ufc-163-fight-with-demian-maia-in-rio|title=Josh Koscheck injured, out of UFC 163 fight with Demian Maia in Rio|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-12|access-date=2013-07-12}}</ref>


Promotional newcomer [[Robert Drysdale]] was expected to face Ednaldo Oliveira at the event. However, Drysdale pulled out of the bout in mid-July citing a lingering staph infection.<ref name="DrysdaleOut">{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/las-vegan-robert-drysdale-forced-pull-out-ufc-debut|title=Las Vegan Robert Drysdale forced to pull out of UFC debut |publisher=reviewjournal.com|author=Adam Hill|date=2013-07-16|accessdate=2013-07-16}}</ref> Oliveira faced UFC newcomer [[Francimar Barroso]] at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Robert-Drysdale-off-UFC-163-with-Staph-Francimar-Bodao-Tapped-as-Replacement-53957|title=Report: Robert Drysdale off UFC 163 with Staph; Francimar 'Bodao' Tapped as Replacement|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Whitman|date=2013-07-17|accessdate=2013-07-17}}</ref>
Promotional newcomer [[Robert Drysdale]] was expected to face Ednaldo Oliveira at the event. However, Drysdale pulled out of the bout in mid-July citing a lingering staph infection.<ref name="DrysdaleOut">{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/las-vegan-robert-drysdale-forced-pull-out-ufc-debut|title=Las Vegan Robert Drysdale forced to pull out of UFC debut |publisher=reviewjournal.com|author=Adam Hill|date=2013-07-16|access-date=2013-07-16}}</ref> Oliveira faced UFC newcomer [[Francimar Barroso]] at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Robert-Drysdale-off-UFC-163-with-Staph-Francimar-Bodao-Tapped-as-Replacement-53957|title=Report: Robert Drysdale off UFC 163 with Staph; Francimar 'Bodao' Tapped as Replacement|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Mike Whitman|date=2013-07-17|access-date=2013-07-17}}</ref>


[[Phil Harris (fighter)|Phil Harris]] was expected to face [[John Lineker]] at the event. However, Harris was forced out of the bout and Lineker faced promotional newcomer José Maria Tomé.<ref name="HarrisOut">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/jose-maria-tome-replaces-phil-harris-meets-john-lineker-at-ufc-163|title=Jose Maria Tome replaces Phil Harris, meets John Lineker at UFC 163|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-18|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
[[Phil Harris (fighter)|Phil Harris]] was expected to face [[John Lineker]] at the event. However, Harris was forced out of the bout and Lineker faced promotional newcomer José Maria Tomé.<ref name="HarrisOut">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/jose-maria-tome-replaces-phil-harris-meets-john-lineker-at-ufc-163|title=Jose Maria Tome replaces Phil Harris, meets John Lineker at UFC 163|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-18|access-date=2013-07-18}}</ref>


[[Clint Hester]] was expected to face [[Cezar Ferreira]] at the event. However, Hester was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Thiago de Lima Santos|Thiago Santos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/ufc/clint-hester-skadad-thiago-marreta-moter-nu-cezar-mutante-pa-ufc-163/|title=Clint Hester skadad, Thiago ‘Marreta’ möter nu Cezar ‘Mutante’ på UFC 163 |publisher=mmanytt.se|author=Christoferr Esping|date=2013-07-18|accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref>
[[Clint Hester]] was expected to face [[Cezar Ferreira]] at the event. However, Hester was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Thiago Santos (fighter)|Thiago Santos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanytt.se/ufc/clint-hester-skadad-thiago-marreta-moter-nu-cezar-mutante-pa-ufc-163/|title=Clint Hester skadad, Thiago 'Marreta' möter nu Cezar 'Mutante' på UFC 163 |publisher=mmanytt.se|author=Christoferr Esping|date=2013-07-18|access-date=2013-07-18}}</ref>


[[Brian Stann]] co-commentated the card with Mike Goldberg due to a prior commitment for Joe Rogan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/brian-stann-replaces-joe-rogan-for-ufc-163-color-commentator-duties-in-brazil|title=Brian Stann replaces Joe Rogan for UFC 163 color commentator duties in Brazil|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-24|accessdate=2013-07-25}}</ref>
[[Brian Stann]] co-commentated the card with Mike Goldberg due to a prior commitment for Joe Rogan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/brian-stann-replaces-joe-rogan-for-ufc-163-color-commentator-duties-in-brazil|title=Brian Stann replaces Joe Rogan for UFC 163 color commentator duties in Brazil|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-07-24|access-date=2013-07-25}}</ref>


[[John Lineker]] missed the 126 pound weight allowance for a Flyweight fight, weighing in at 129 pounds. As a result, he surrendered 20 percent of his purse to his opponent, José Maria, and the bout took place as a 129-pound catchweight fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-live-and-official-weigh-in-results|title=UFC 163 weigh-in results|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-08-02|accessdate=2013-08-03}}</ref>
[[John Lineker]] missed the 126 pound weight limit for a flyweight non-title fight, weighing in at 129 pounds. As a result, he surrendered 20 percent of his purse to his opponent, José Maria Tomé, and the bout took place as a 129-pound catchweight fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-live-and-official-weigh-in-results|title=UFC 163 weigh-in results|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-08-02|access-date=2013-08-03}}</ref>


==Results==
==Results==
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|def.
|[[Chan Sung Jung]]
|[[Chan Sung Jung]]
|TKO (shoulder injury)
|TKO (punches)
|4
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|2:00
|2:00
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|[[Cezar Ferreira]]
|[[Cezar Ferreira]]
| def.
| def.
|[[Thiago de Lima Santos|Thiago Santos]]
|[[Thiago Santos (fighter)|Thiago Santos]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
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{{MMAevent bout
|Catchweight (129 lbs)
|Catchweight (129 lb)
|[[John Lineker]]
|[[John Lineker]]
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<ref name=Official>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC163#/fight|title=UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship|accessdate=2013-05-20}}</ref>
<ref name=Official>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC163#/fight|title=UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship|access-date=2013-05-20}}</ref>


==Bonus awards==
==Bonus awards==
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-bonuses-perosh-moraes-mccall-santos-earn-awards |title=UFC 163 bonuses: Perosh, Moraes, McCall, Santos earn $50,000 awards |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-04 |accessdate=2013-08-04 |author=Staff}}</ref>
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-163-bonuses-perosh-moraes-mccall-santos-earn-awards |title=UFC 163 bonuses: Perosh, Moraes, McCall, Santos earn $50,000 awards |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-04 |access-date=2013-08-04 |author=Staff}}</ref>


* '''Fight of The Night: Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos'''
* '''Fight of The Night: Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos'''
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Latest revision as of 23:51, 14 June 2024

UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
The poster for UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateAugust 3, 2013
VenueHSBC Arena
CityRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Attendance13,873[1]
Buyrate180,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen

UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie[3] was a mixed martial arts event held on August 3, 2013, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[4]

Background

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The main event was expected to feature current UFC Featherweight Champion, José Aldo taking on future UFC Lightweight Champion, Anthony Pettis.[5] However, in mid-June Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Chan Sung Jung.[6]

Josh Koscheck was expected to face Demian Maia at the event. However, Koscheck was forced out of the bout with an injury and as a result, Maia was pulled from the card as well.[7]

Promotional newcomer Robert Drysdale was expected to face Ednaldo Oliveira at the event. However, Drysdale pulled out of the bout in mid-July citing a lingering staph infection.[8] Oliveira faced UFC newcomer Francimar Barroso at the event.[9]

Phil Harris was expected to face John Lineker at the event. However, Harris was forced out of the bout and Lineker faced promotional newcomer José Maria Tomé.[10]

Clint Hester was expected to face Cezar Ferreira at the event. However, Hester was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Thiago Santos.[11]

Brian Stann co-commentated the card with Mike Goldberg due to a prior commitment for Joe Rogan.[12]

John Lineker missed the 126 pound weight limit for a flyweight non-title fight, weighing in at 129 pounds. As a result, he surrendered 20 percent of his purse to his opponent, José Maria Tomé, and the bout took place as a 129-pound catchweight fight.[13]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight José Aldo (c) def. Chan Sung Jung TKO (punches) 4 2:00 [a]
Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Lyoto Machida Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Cezar Ferreira def. Thiago Santos Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:47
Middleweight Thales Leites def. Tom Watson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Catchweight (129 lb) John Lineker def. José Maria Tomé TKO (punches) 2 1:03
Preliminary card (FX)
Light Heavyweight Anthony Perosh def. Vinny Magalhães KO (punches) 1 0:14
Women's Bantamweight Amanda Nunes def. Sheila Gaff TKO (elbows) 1 2:08 [b]
Welterweight Sérgio Moraes def. Neil Magny Submission (triangle choke) 1 3:13 [c]
Flyweight Ian McCall def. Iliarde Santos Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Featherweight Rani Yahya def. Josh Clopton Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Francimar Barroso def. Ednaldo Oliveira Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Viscardi Andrade def. Bristol Marunde TKO (punches) 1 1:36
  1. ^ For the UFC Featherweight Championship.
  2. ^ This bout aired on the broadcast following the Ferreira vs Santos bout.
  3. ^ This bout aired on the broadcast following the Leites vs Watson bout.

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Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.[14]

  • Fight of The Night: Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos
  • Knockout of The Night: Anthony Perosh
  • Submission of the Night: Sérgio Moraes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "UFC 163 draws announced attendance of 13,873 fans in Rio de Janeiro". MMA Junkie. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  2. ^ "Pay Per View". MMAPayout.com. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
  3. ^ a b "UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  4. ^ Staff (2013-03-12). "Report: 'UFC 163: Aldo vs. Pettis' booked for Rio de Janeiro's HSBC Arena". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
  5. ^ John Morgan (2013-02-05). "Anthony Pettis drops to 145, meets UFC champ Jose Aldo on Aug. 3". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
  6. ^ Nate Wilcox (2013-06-14). "Anthony Pettis out of UFC 163 with injury, Chan Sung Jung to face Jose Aldo". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
  7. ^ Staff (2013-07-12). "Josh Koscheck injured, out of UFC 163 fight with Demian Maia in Rio". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  8. ^ Adam Hill (2013-07-16). "Las Vegan Robert Drysdale forced to pull out of UFC debut". reviewjournal.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  9. ^ Mike Whitman (2013-07-17). "Report: Robert Drysdale off UFC 163 with Staph; Francimar 'Bodao' Tapped as Replacement". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
  10. ^ Staff (2013-07-18). "Jose Maria Tome replaces Phil Harris, meets John Lineker at UFC 163". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  11. ^ Christoferr Esping (2013-07-18). "Clint Hester skadad, Thiago 'Marreta' möter nu Cezar 'Mutante' på UFC 163". mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  12. ^ Staff (2013-07-24). "Brian Stann replaces Joe Rogan for UFC 163 color commentator duties in Brazil". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
  13. ^ Staff (2013-08-02). "UFC 163 weigh-in results". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-03.
  14. ^ Staff (2013-08-04). "UFC 163 bonuses: Perosh, Moraes, McCall, Santos earn $50,000 awards". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.

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