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'''''UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz''''' is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event to be held by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] on August 6, 2011 at the [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="UFC 133">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC133#/fight|title=UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz|publisher=UFC.com|date=May 17, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/02/philadelphia-targeted-for-ufc-133/ |title=Philadelphia Targeted for UFC 133|work=MMAfighting.com|date=February 2, 2011 |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |accessdate=July 1, 2011}}</ref>
'''''UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2''''' is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event to be held by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] on August 6, 2011 at the [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="UFC 133">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC133#/fight|title=UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz|publisher=UFC.com|date=May 17, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/02/philadelphia-targeted-for-ufc-133/ |title=Philadelphia Targeted for UFC 133|work=MMAfighting.com|date=February 2, 2011 |last=Chiappetta |first=Mike |accessdate=July 1, 2011}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==

Revision as of 22:04, 25 July 2011

UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
The poster for UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateAugust 6, 2011
VenueWells Fargo Center
CityUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Event chronology
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2 UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle

UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2]

Background

This event was expected to feature Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones' first title defense against former Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans. But during his win over Mauricio Rua, Jones tore a ligament in his right hand, which was expected to keep him sidelined until late 2011.[3]. Not willing to wait, Evans accepted a fight against Phil Davis. However, Jones later found out that he would no longer require surgery and now is expected to make his first title defense against Quinton Jackson on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135.[4]

On July 12, Phil Davis pulled out of his main event bout with Rashad Evans due to a knee injury suffered during training.[5] Tito Ortiz was offered to step in as Davis' replacement but initially declined.[6] Evans was rumored to face Lyoto Machida, in a rematch of their bout at UFC 98.[7][8] Machida's camp verbally accepted the fight. However, when UFC President Dana White called Machida's camp again to confirm the fight, the camp said Machida would fight only if he received higher pay, which White declined.[9] In the meanwhile, Tito Ortiz reconsidered the offer and will now replace Davis.[10]

Nick Pace was originally slated to take on Michael McDonald at this event, before McDonald was pulled to replace Norifumi Yamamoto for a UFC 130 bout with Chris Cariaso.[11] Ivan Menjivar would later step in to face Pace at this event.

A bout between Featherweight Champion José Aldo and Chad Mendes was previously rumored to take place at this event.[12] However, Aldo is expected to be out until October recovering from injuries and Mendes will remain on the card and face Rani Yahya.[13]

Riki Fukuda was scheduled[14] to take on Rafael Natal, but was forced out of the bout due to an injury suffered to his left knee in a car accident[15] and has been replaced by Costantinos Philippou.[16]

Vladimir Matyushenko was originally scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson.[17] Matyushenko, however, pulled out of the bout on July 13, 2011 due to an injury and was replaced by Matt Hamill.[18]

Antônio Rogério Nogueira was expected to face Rich Franklin, but pulled out of the bout on July 16, 2011 due to a shoulder injury.[19] The UFC offered Franklin a fight with Gustafsson but Franklin declined citing that he only wants big name opponents and was pulled from the card as well.

Jorge Rivera was originally scheduled to face Alessio Sakara. However, on July 25, Rivera announced that Sakara was no longer in the fight due to a torn ACL.[20] The UFC quickly announced that Costantinos Philippou will be pulled from his bout with Rafael Natal on the same card and will now face Rivera.[21] Natal will now face Strikeforce, and The Ultimate Fighter veteran, Paul Bradley.[22]

UFC 133 will feature two preliminary fights live on Spike TV.[23]

Official fight card

Main card

Preliminary card (Spike TV)

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Announced Bouts

The following fights have been reported on UFC.com, but have not yet been added to an Official Fight Card

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz". UFC.com. May 17, 2011.
  2. ^ Chiappetta, Mike (February 2, 2011). "Philadelphia Targeted for UFC 133". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  3. ^ "UFC 133 fight card updates". ufc.com. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  4. ^ Stupp, Dann (June 15, 2011). ". As expected, champ Jon Jones and challenger "Rampage" Jackson headline UFC 135". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  5. ^ Helwani, Ariel (July 12, 2011). "Sources: Injury Forces Phil Davis Out of UFC 133 Main Event". MMAFighting. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  6. ^ Chiapetta, Mike (July 12, 2011). "Tito Ortiz Turns Down Opportunity for Rematch With Rashad Evans". MMAFighting. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  7. ^ Roth, Matthew (July 12, 2011). "UFC 133 Fight Card: Phil Davis Out. Rashad Evans Set to Rematch Lyoto Machida". headkicklegend.com. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  8. ^ Brookhouse, Brent (July 13, 2011). "UFC 133 Fight Card: Lyoto Machida vs. Rashad Evans a Done Deal". bloodyelbow.com.
  9. ^ Morgan, John (July 13, 2011). "White: Machida reneged on UFC 133 committment". mmajunkie.com.
  10. ^ "Davis Injured, Ortiz Gets Call To Face Evans in UFC 133 Rematch". ufc.com. July 13, 2011.
  11. ^ Tabuena, Anton (April 27, 2011). "UFC 130: 'Kid' Yamamoto Injured, Michael McDonald Steps in Against Chris Cariaso". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  12. ^ Fontanez, Erik (May 1, 2011). "José Aldo vs Chad Mendes possible for UFC 133 in Philadelphia". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  13. ^ Whitman, Mike (May 24, 2011). "Aldo out Until Fall; Mendes Meets Yahya at UFC 133 in Philly". Sherdog.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  14. ^ Samuels, Albert (June 29, 2011). "UFC 133: Fight Card Lineup". MMAentry.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  15. ^ "Riki Fukuda out of UFC 133 due to car-accident injuries". MMA Junkie. June 20, 2011.
  16. ^ "Replacement Costantinos Philippou meets Rafael "Sapo" Natal at UFC 133". MMA Junkie. June 20, 2011.
  17. ^ "Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko in the works for UFC 133 in August". mmajunkie.com. May 13, 2011.
  18. ^ "Matt Hamill replaces Vladimir Matyushenko, meets Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 133". mmajunkie.com. July 13, 2011.
  19. ^ "Nogueira forced out at UFC 133; promotion seeking replacement to face Franklin". MMAjunkie.com. July 16, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
  20. ^ "Jorge Rivera Confirms Injury to UFC 133 Opponent, Awaits Replacement". mmafighting.com. July 25, 2011.
  21. ^ "With Alessio Sakara out, Constantinos Philippou faces Jorge Rivera at UFC 133". mmajunkie.com. July 25, 2011.
  22. ^ a b "Paul Bradley steps in to fight Rafael Natal at UFC 133". mmajunkie.com. July 25, 2011.
  23. ^ Stupp, Dann (July 2, 2011). "Nogueira forced out at UFC 133; promotion seeking replacement to face Franklin". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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