UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Dana Black
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Introduction
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz. March 16, 2013. Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Georges St-Pierre defended the UFC Welterweight Championship against
GSP and
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: March 16, 2013
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (second UFC at Bell Centre in 4 months; largest Canadian UFC crowd)
Attendance: 20,145; Gate: $3,700,000; PPV: 870,000
Main Event: Georges St-Pierre (c) vs. Nick Diaz — UFC WW Championship (5 rounds; third booking; previous: UFC 137, UFC 143)
Result: GSP def. Diaz — UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) — 8th defence (UFC WW record); GSP tied Matt Hughes’ 18 UFC wins; record 150 min without a finish
Notable: 20,145 fans (largest UFC Canada crowd); Diaz raised GSP’s hand; Diaz walked ring daring GSP R4; Ellenberger KOs Marquardt KOTN; $50k bonuses
The Build-Up
Nick Diaz had first been booked against
Main Event
Georges St-Pierre (c) vs. Nick Diaz — UFC WW Championship
GSP took
Post-fight, Nick Diaz raised
Co-Main Event
Johny Hendricks vs. Carlos Condit — Welterweight
Hendricks used 12 of 15 takedown attempts successfully across three rounds. Condit showed offensive flashes on the feet but Hendricks controlled the ground. Judges scored it for Hendricks. It confirmed him as the undisputed next WW title challenger. Hendricks received a $50,000 bonus.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Jordan Mein def. Rick Story — Decision — R3 — WW
Daron Cruickshank def. Henry Martinez — Decision — R3 — LW
Patrick Cote def. Alessio Sakara — Decision — R3 — MW
Darren Elkins def. George Roop — Decision — R3 — FW
Main Card
Jake Ellenberger def. Nate Marquardt — KO — R1 — WW; KO Night ($50k to Ellenberger)
Johny Hendricks def. Carlos Condit — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — WW; Co-Main; bonus to Hendricks
UFC WW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Georges St-Pierre def.
Bonuses & Awards
KO of the Night: Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt — $50,000 to Ellenberger.
Performance Bonuses: Johny Hendricks; Carlos Condit — $50,000 each.
Records & Milestones
Georges St-Pierre — 8th consecutive WW title defence; most in UFC WW history; tied Matt Hughes’ record for 18 total UFC wins.
GSP set the record for most consecutive minutes without a finish at 150 minutes across five rounds, surpassing Jon Fitch’s record from 2007-2011.
20,145 attendance — largest for a UFC event in Canada at the time of the event.
Legacy & Impact
UFC 158 closed GSP’s active title reign on the highest domestic attendance in Canadian UFC history. It was also the last fight of
The dynamic of Nick Diaz raising
FAQ
Why had GSP vs Diaz been booked before UFC 158?
The fight was first made for UFC 137 in October 2011. Diaz missed a required press conference and was replaced by Carlos Condit. It was rebooked for UFC 143, but GSP suffered a torn ACL. The third booking at UFC 158 went ahead without complications.
What was the attendance at UFC 158?
UFC 158 drew 20,145 fans at the Bell Centre in Montreal, generating a gate of $3,700,000. It was the largest attendance for a UFC event in Canada at the time.
What record did GSP set at UFC 158?
GSP defended the WW title for the eighth consecutive time, the most in UFC WW history. He tied Matt Hughes' record for total UFC wins at 18. He also set the record for most consecutive minutes without a finish at 150 minutes.
Did Nick Diaz touch gloves with GSP at UFC 158?
No. Diaz declined to touch gloves at the start of the fight. Post-fight, however, he walked across the octagon and raised GSP's hand.
What did Johny Hendricks do at UFC 158?
Hendricks defeated Carlos Condit by unanimous decision, using 12 of 15 takedown attempts. The win confirmed him as the next WW title challenger and set up his title fight against GSP at UFC 167 in November 2013.
References
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