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UFC 156 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on February 2, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was promoted by the Zuffa LLC, the parent company of UFC, and it featured a total of twelve bouts, including two title fights.

The main event of the night was a featherweight championship bout between the reigning and defending champion, Jose Aldo, and former UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar. Aldo was coming off a successful title defense against Chad Mendes at UFC 142, while Edgar was making his debut in the featherweight division after a long and successful career at lightweight.

The co-main event of the night featured a light heavyweight bout between former Strikeforce Grand Prix champion, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans. Nogueira was returning to the Octagon after a long layoff due to injuries, while Evans was looking to rebound from a loss to Jon Jones in his last outing.

Other notable fights on the card included a heavyweight bout between Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva, a flyweight bout between Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall, and a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Jon Fitch.

The fight between Aldo and Edgar was a closely contested battle, with both fighters having their moments throughout the fight. Aldo was able to maintain his distance and land some big shots on Edgar, but the former lightweight champion was able to take him down and control him on the ground for extended periods of time.

In the end, Aldo was able to retain his title by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in his favor. Despite the loss, Edgar was lauded for his performance and showed that he could compete at the highest level in the featherweight division.

The co-main event between Nogueira and Evans was also an entertaining affair, with both fighters looking to land their big shots early on. Evans was able to land some good punches and take Nogueira down in the first round, but the Brazilian was able to weather the storm and come back strong in the second round.

In the end, it was Nogueira who got the better of Evans in the stand-up exchanges, landing some big shots and earning a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Nogueira, who showed that he still had some fight left in him after his long absence from the Octagon.

The heavyweight bout between Overeem and Silva was a slugfest from the get-go, with both fighters trading heavy shots from the opening bell. Overeem was able to get the better of Silva in the first round, landing some big punches and knees that had the Brazilian reeling.

However, Silva was able to weather the storm and come back strong in the second round, landing a big overhand right that sent Overeem crashing to the canvas. The referee stopped the fight shortly thereafter, giving Silva the TKO victory and handing Overeem his second consecutive loss in the UFC.

The flyweight bout between Benavidez and McCall was an entertaining back-and-forth affair, with both fighters landing some good shots and showcasing their grappling skills throughout the fight. In the end, it was Benavidez who was able to get the better of McCall, earning a unanimous decision victory and solidifying his position as one of the top contenders in the flyweight division.

The welterweight bout between Maia and Fitch was a technical battle on the ground, with both fighters looking to establish their grappling dominance. Maia was able to control Fitch for the majority of the fight, taking him down and landing some good shots from the top position.

In the end, it was a dominant performance by Maia, who earned a unanimous decision victory and showcased his elite grappling skills in the process.

Overall, UFC 156 was an entertaining night of fights that featured some of the best fighters in the world competing at the highest level. The event was well-received by fans and critics alike, and it solidified the UFC's position as the premier organization in mixed martial arts.

UFC 156 is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between February 2, 2013 and on Zuffa LLC