UFC 157

UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 23, 2013, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event was notable for being the first UFC event headlined by a women's fight.

Background:

The main event featured a UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between the then-current champion, Ronda Rousey, and Liz Carmouche. This was Rousey's first title defense after being named the inaugural champion of the division. The fight was heavily promoted due to its historical significance of being the first women's bout in UFC history.

Results:

The main card also featured fights including Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson and Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar. Other notable fighters who appeared on the card include Robbie Lawler, Court McGee, and Josh Koscheck.

Ronda Rousey defeated Liz Carmouche by armbar submission at 4:49 of Round 1. Lyoto Machida defeated Dan Henderson by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Urijah Faber defeated Ivan Menjivar by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:34 of Round 1. Robbie Lawler defeated Josh Koscheck by TKO (punches) at 3:57 of Round 1. Court McGee defeated Josh Neer by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Significance:

UFC 157 is considered a landmark event in the history of women's mixed martial arts due to the debut of women's fights within the UFC organization and Ronda Rousey's prominent role. The event paved the way for the further integration and growth of women's divisions within the UFC and the broader MMA landscape.

Fight Card:

(Listing of full fight card with results would typically be included here in a full encyclopedia entry.)