Verdict
⌘ K
Sign in
Home›Events›

UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar

October 13, 2012PAST
HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro

A short-notice move to Light Heavyweight saw Champion Anderson Silva step in to save the card after multiple injuries threatened the event. Facing Stephan Bonnar, Silva delivered a flawless first-round performance that showcased his…

Fight Rating

Stephan Bonnar
vs.
Anderson Silva
—/10
(0 ratings)
Dave Herman
vs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
—/10
(0 ratings)
Fabio Maldonado
vs.
Glover Teixeira
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jon Fitch
vs.
Erick Silva
—/10
(0 ratings)
Phil Davis
vs.
Wagner Prado
—/10
(0 ratings)
Demian Maia
vs.
Rick Story
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rony Jason
vs.
Sam Sicilia
—/10
(0 ratings)
Francisco Trinaldo
vs.
Gleison Tibau
—/10
(0 ratings)
Diego Brandao
vs.
Joey Gambino
—/10
(0 ratings)
Sérgio Moraes
vs.
Renee Forte
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chris Camozzi
vs.
Luiz Cane
—/10
(0 ratings)
Reza Madadi
vs.
Cristiano Marcello
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

3KOs
4SUBs
5DECs
58%
Finish Rate (7 of 12 fights)
11:40
Avg Fight Time
Demian Maia
Fastest Finish · SUB · R1
2:30
16,844Sold Out
Attendance
$2,500,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$210,000 in bonuses awarded.

Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva
Fight Of The Night
$70,000
Each
A. Nogueira
Submission Of The Night
$70,000
Rony Jason
Knockout Of The Night
$70,000

Event Totals

880
Significant Strikes
1:02:34
Control Time
40
Takedowns
5
Knockdowns
2:20:00
Fight Time
19
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Light Heavyweight
Anderson Silva202.0
vs
Stephan Bonnar205.0
Heavyweight
A. Nogueira243.0
vs
Dave Herman244.0
Light Heavyweight
Glover Teixeira204.0
vs
Fabio Maldonado203.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Marc Goddard
5 fights
Mario Yamasaki
4 fights
FY
Fernando Yamasaki
3 fights

Canceled Fights

5 fights canceled on this card.
Quinton JacksonCANCELEDGlover TeixeiraReason: Jackson Elbow Injury
Jose AldoCANCELEDErik KochReason: Koch Injury
Vitor BelfortCANCELEDAlan BelcherReason: Belfort Removed From Bout
Gabriel GonzagaCANCELEDGeronimo dos SantosReason: Dos Santos Injury
Jose AldoCANCELEDFrankie EdgarReason: Aldo Foot Injury