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- 2013
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UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held on March 16, 2013, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event was produced by Zuffa LLC and starred renowned UFC ring announcer, Bruce Buffer.
The main event of the night featured the long-awaited welterweight title fight between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz. Carlos Condit was also scheduled to compete in a welterweight bout against Johny Hendricks, which was anticipated to be an exciting match between two of the best fighters in the division.
Leading up to the event, there was much hype surrounding the main event, particularly due to the heated rivalry between St-Pierre and Diaz. Diaz had made several controversial comments about St-Pierre during interviews and press conferences, and it was clear that the two fighters had a genuine dislike for each other.
As the event got underway, the crowd at the Bell Centre was electric, with fans cheering loudly as the fighters made their way into the octagon. The first fight of the night pitted Canadian welterweight Jordan Mein against Brazilian Dan Miller. Mein delivered an impressive performance, finishing Miller off with a liver shot in the first round.
Next up was a bantamweight bout between Canadian Yves Jabouin and Japanese fighter, Takeya Mizugaki. The two fighters engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with Mizugaki ultimately emerging as the victor in a closely contested split decision.
In the third fight of the night, Canadian welterweight Patrick Côté faced off against American Bobby Voelker. Côté was the clear favorite going into the fight, but Voelker put up a valiant effort, taking the fight to the third round. However, Côté ultimately came out on top, winning the fight via unanimous decision.
The fourth fight of the night saw Canadian middleweight Nick Ring take on American Chris Camozzi. The two fighters put on a thrilling display of striking and grappling, with Camozzi ultimately emerging as the victor in another close split decision.
The co-main event of the night pitted Carlos Condit against Johny Hendricks in a welterweight bout that had significant implications for the division. Condit, known for his striking ability and well-rounded skill set, was expected to push Hendricks to his limits. And that is exactly what he did.
The two fighters engaged in a closely contested battle that saw both men landing significant strikes and grappling for takedowns. However, Hendricks ultimately emerged as the victor, winning the fight via unanimous decision and earning himself a shot at the welterweight title.
Finally, it was time for the main event of the night - the much-anticipated welterweight title fight between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz. The tension between the two fighters was palpable as they stepped into the octagon, with Diaz taunting St-Pierre and throwing punches in his direction.
However, once the fight began, it became clear that St-Pierre was in control. The Canadian champion dominated the fight from start to finish, utilizing his superior wrestling skills and grappling to keep Diaz on the ground and unable to mount any significant offense.
Diaz, known for his striking ability and non-stop pace, was unable to find his rhythm, and St-Pierre cruised to a unanimous decision victory, retaining his welterweight title.
Overall, UFC 158 was an exciting and memorable night of fights for MMA fans, with several exciting bouts and a highly anticipated main event that delivered on all fronts. From the cheers of the crowd to the thrilling performances of the fighters, UFC 158 was undoubtedly a night to remember in the world of MMA.
UFC 158 is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between March 16, 2013 and on Zuffa LLC