Watch UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks
- 2013
- 1 Season
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) event presented by Zuffa LLC, held on November 16, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show featured a number of exciting fights between some of the biggest names in the sport.
The main event of the evening saw UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre defend his title against the hard-hitting challenger Johny Hendricks. Both fighters were coming off impressive winning streaks and were highly touted for their skills inside the Octagon.
The co-main event featured a Light Heavyweight bout between former champions Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen. This fight was also highly anticipated as both fighters are known for their trash-talking and aggressive grappling styles.
Other notable fights on the card included a Welterweight matchup between Rory MacDonald and Robbie Lawler, a Flyweight bout featuring Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez, and a Bantamweight contest between Erik Perez and Edwin Figueroa.
The night's action kicked off with a preliminary card that featured a number of exciting fights, including a Lightweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Mike Rio, and a Featherweight matchup between Dennis Bermudez and Steven Siler.
As the night progressed, fans were treated to a series of intense and highly competitive fights that showcased the talents of some of the best fighters in the world. The atmosphere inside the arena was electric as fans cheered on their favorite fighters and marveled at the incredible athleticism on display.
In the main event, St-Pierre and Hendricks engaged in a back-and-forth battle that saw both fighters land significant strikes and land takedowns. St-Pierre, known for his technical striking and excellent wrestling, was able to control the fight with his superior grappling and ground-and-pound.
Hendricks, meanwhile, relied on his explosive power and heavy hands to land some devastating blows and nearly finished St-Pierre in the first and third rounds. However, St-Pierre's conditioning and toughness proved to be too much, as he was able to weather the storm and secure a controversial split decision victory.
The co-main event between Evans and Sonnen also proved to be a highly entertaining affair. After a heated build-up to the fight, both fighters engaged in a cagey grappling battle that saw Evans come out on top, securing a first-round TKO victory.
In other notable fights, Lawler scored a stunning upset victory over MacDonald, knocking him out in the third round with a series of brutal strikes. Benavidez also put on an impressive display, dominating McCall en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Overall, UFC 167 proved to be an unforgettable night of MMA action that showcased the very best that the sport has to offer. With a number of thrilling fights and high-stakes matchups, the event solidified the UFC's position as the top promotion in the world of combat sports.
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between November 16, 2013 and on Zuffa LLC