UFC 161 Live Results

UFC 161 kicks off tonight in Canada, featuring a light heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson.  Both are looking to get back in the win column in hopes of fighting for a title, which is going to be defended by Jon Jones against Alexander Gustafsson.

Also, Roy Nelson will get back inside the cage against a dangerous Stipe Miocic.  Be sure to check out the live results of the event below.

Main Events (Light Heavyweight)
Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson: Rashad Evans wins decision against Dan Henderson

Main Card
Heavyweight: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic: Stipe Miocic wins via unanimous decision
Light Heavyweight: Ryan Jimmo vs. Igor Pokrajac: Ryan Jimmo wins via unanimous decision
Woman's Bantamweight: Alexis Davis vs. Rosi Sexton: Alexis Davis wins via unanimous decision
Heavyweight: Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan: Shawn Jordan wins via TKO in the first round

Prelims (FX Card)
Welterweight: Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley: Jake Shields wins via split decision.
Lightweight: Sam Stout vs. James Krause: James Krause wins via submission (guillitine) in the third round
Welterweight: Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson: Sean Pierson wins via majority decision
Bantamweight: Roland Delorme vs. Edwin Figueroa: Roland Delorme wins via unanimous decision

Prelims (Facebook)
Lightweight: Mitch Clarke vs. John Maguire: Mitch Clarke wins via unanimous decision
Bantamweight: Yves Jabouin vs. Dustin Pague: Yves Jabouin wins via split decision

WSOF 3 Results: Josh Burkman Submits Jon Fitch In Impressive Fashion

WSOF 3 featured an important welterweight bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman.  Fitch was trying to rebound off a demoralizing loss to Demian Maia, and he was going up against Burkman, who has looked better than ever as of late.

Burkman also wanted to avenge his loss to Fitch, which happened back in 2006. In the first round, Burkman landed some good shots, rocking Fitch and forced him to shoot.

This turned out to be a bad move on Fitch's part, as Burkman was able to lock up a guillotine, and he didn't let go until Fitch was unconscious.

Burkman is now on a five fight winning streak, and he certainly seems to be hitting his stride at this point in his fighting career.  For Fitch, it was disappointing, as he has never been submitted in his MMA career.  See the Burkman's reaction in the video to the right.

UFC 161 Weigh Ins

UFC 161 Weigh ins take place today, where Dan Henderson will be looking to get back to his winning ways when he takes on Rashad Evans.

Both of these fighters are champions, and it will be interesting to see what adjustments they have made since their last fight in hopes of getting back in the title hunt.

Also, Roy Nelson will take on Stipe Miocic, which should be a compelling heavyweight bout.  In the video to the right, see fighters make their respective weights, and be sure to keep it locked here for the latest coverage of UFC 161.  

Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans: Much At Stake

UFC 161 is taking place this weekend, where Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson will battle it out.  Both fighters are fighting to prove their worth in the light heavyweight division, which is currently being dominated by Jon Jones.

Coming into this fight, Evans is looking to rebound off a lackluster performance against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.  In this loss, Evans never looked to work his wrestling game, which is one of the best in MMA.  Against Henderson, he will need to revert back to his wrestling game, as Henderson has proven to be susceptible to the takedowns when pressed.  This was clearly evident when Henderson faced Jake Shields.  There has never been a better time, for Rashad, to win than now, and it will be interesting to see how he fairs at UFC 161.  Available UFC 161 odds can be found online, where Evans is slightly favored at -125.

For Henderson, he will be looking to rebound off his tough loss to Lyoto Machida.  In this loss, Henderson wasn't able to do anything significant to Machida, which is partly attributed to Machida's elusiveness.  Against Evans, he will need to look to press the action if he wants to come out victorious.  He has one of the most dangerous punches in the game, which was on full display against Michael Bisping.  Will he be able to land his patented H-bomb against a fighter who is equally as dangerous on the feet?  Stay tuned!

UFC 161 Countdown Video

UFC 161 takes place this weekend, which features a light heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson.

Both fighters are looking to prove their relevancy in the division, as both are coming off deflating losses.  In the video to the right, check out the UFC 161 Countdown, which shows a behind-the-scenes look at these two fighters leading up to their showdown.

Both Evans and Henderson have their back against the wall, so they will need to fight with a sense of desperation if they ever want to challenge for a title again, where Jon Jones is currently the champion.