UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche

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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche

2013
Movie
162 min
English

The UFC made history on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Undefeated superstar "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey defends her UFC bantamweight title against Marine Corps veteran Liz Carmouche in the first women's fight ever in the UFC Octagon. UFC 157 also featured the showdown between all time great Dan Henderson and former light heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida. Plus, see the return of "The California Kid" Urijah Faber in his rematch against Ivan Menjivar.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: UFCGenres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 157 marked a historic moment in women's MMA as Ronda Rousey defended her UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship against Liz Carmouche in the main event. The co-main event featured a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson. The event showcased a mix of high-stakes title fights and exciting preliminary bouts, establishing a new era for women in the UFC.

Critical Reception

UFC 157 was widely celebrated for its groundbreaking main event, which saw the first-ever women's fight headline a UFC pay-per-view. While the Rousey vs. Carmouche bout itself had some controversial moments and stoppages, it was hailed as a significant step forward for women in professional fighting. The co-main event also delivered an exciting matchup, contributing to the overall success of the card.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its historic significance as the first women's main event in UFC PPV history.

  • The Rousey vs. Carmouche fight, despite some controversy, was seen as a pivotal moment for women's MMA.

  • The Machida vs. Henderson co-main event was a highlight for many fight fans.

Google audience: Audience reception focused heavily on the historic nature of the main event, with many celebrating the inclusion of women headlining a major UFC card. Discussions also revolved around the excitement and performance of other fighters on the card.

Fun Fact

UFC 157 was the first UFC pay-per-view event to headline a women's fight.

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