It was a big night for three former Strikeforce fighters who were making their UFC debut as well as four Brazilians competing on the nights main card Saturday night in Las Vegas at UFC 156. Former Strikeforce fighters Tyron Woodley, Bobby Green and Isaac Vallie-Flagg made big statements with their wins, while Brazilians Jose Aldo, […]
Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva being dragged away by referee Herb Dean over the fallen Alistair Overeem at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
It was a big night for three former Strikeforce fighters who were making their UFC debut as well as four Brazilians competing on the nights main card Saturday night in Las Vegas at UFC 156.
Former Strikeforce fighters Tyron Woodley, Bobby Green and Isaac Vallie-Flagg made big statements with their wins, while Brazilians Jose Aldo, Antônio Rogério Nogueira, Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva, and Demian Maia all picked up victories competing on the main card.
Check out some of the images from the UFC 156 event below and be sure to view the whole gallery on the UFC’s Facebook page by clicking the link.
Jose Aldo retains his title by defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Jose Aldo lands a right hand to the chin of Frankie Edgar at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Antônio Rogério Nogueira celebrates his decision win over Rashad Evans at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Antônio Rogério Nogueira and Rashad Evans battle at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
'Bigfoot' Silva lands several big right hands to the chin of Alistair Overeem at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Demian Maia smothers Jon Fitch for three rounds to pick up the decision at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Joseph Benavidez celebrates his decision win over Ian McCall at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Strikeforce fighter Tyron Woodley walks away with his hands raised after KOing Jay Hieron in 36-seconds at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Strikeforce fighter Bobby Green celebrates his submission win over Jacob Volkmann at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC
Dustin Kimura attempting one of his many submission attempts on Chico Camus at UFC 156 – image via Facebook.com/UFC