UFC 161

UFC mixed martial arts event in 2013

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson

The poster for UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson

Information

Promotion

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Date

June 15, 2013

Venue

MTS Centre

City

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Attendance

14,754^[1]

Total gate

$3.15 million^[1]

Buyrate

140,000^[2]

Event chronology

UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held on June 15, 2013, at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^[3]

Background

While the UFC has hosted several events in the past in Canada, the event was the first that the organization has hosted in Manitoba.^[4]^[5]

The event was expected to feature an Interim Bantamweight Championship bout between the current champion Renan Barão, and former WEC Bantamweight Champion and top contender Eddie Wineland.^[6]^[7] However, on May 21 it was confirmed that Barão had pulled out of the bout, citing a foot injury.^[8] With, Barão's departure, Wineland was removed from the card as well.^[9] As a result, the scheduled bout between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson was moved up the card and served as the headliner in a three round bout.^[10]

TJ Waldburger was expected to face Sean Pierson at the event. However, Waldburger was pulled from the event and replaced by Kenny Robertson.^[11]

Stipe Miocic was scheduled to face returning veteran Soa Palelei on the undercard, but due to the change in the main event, UFC bolstered the main card and replaced Palelei with Roy Nelson.^[12] As a result, Palelei was removed from the card, but attended fight week activities as potential replacement for either two heavyweight fights at the event.^[13]

Isaac Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout at the event. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause.^[14]

Antônio Rogério Nogueira was expected to face Maurício Rua in a rematch in the co-main event. However, Nogueira pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event citing a back injury.^[15] Chael Sonnen was briefly linked as a replacement for Nogueira.^[16] However, an alleged visa issue created a problem for Sonnen to get into Canada, resulting in Rua being pulled from the event altogether.^[17]

The preliminary card was headlined by Jake Shields vs Tyron Woodley.

Results

Main card
Weight class				Method	Round	Time	Notes
Light Heavyweight	Rashad Evans	def.	Dan Henderson	Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)	3	5:00
Heavyweight	Stipe Miocic	def.	Roy Nelson	Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)	3	5:00
Light Heavyweight	Ryan Jimmo	def.	Igor Pokrajac	Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)	3	5:00
Women's Bantamweight	Alexis Davis	def.	Rosi Sexton	Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–27, 29–28)	3	5:00
Heavyweight	Shawn Jordan	def.	Pat Barry	TKO (punches)	1	0:59
Preliminary card (FX)
Welterweight	Jake Shields	def.	Tyron Woodley	Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)	3	5:00
Lightweight	James Krause	def.	Sam Stout	Submission (guillotine choke)	3	4:47
Welterweight	Sean Pierson	def.	Kenny Robertson	Decision (majority) (29–28, 29–28, 28–28)	3	5:00
Bantamweight	Roland Delorme	def.	Edwin Figueroa	Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)	3	5:00
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Lightweight	Mitch Clarke	def.	John Maguire	Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)	3	5:00
Bantamweight	Yves Jabouin	def.	Dustin Pague	Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)	3	5:00

^[18]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.^[19]

Fight of the Night: Sam Stout vs. James Krause
Knockout of the Night: Shawn Jordan
Submission of the Night: James Krause

References

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^ "Pay Per View". MMAPayout.com. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
^ Staff (2013-03-05). "UFC hits Winnipeg for UFC 161 on June 15". ufc.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
^ Canadian Press (2013-03-05). "It's official: Winnipeg will host UFC 161". sports.nationalpost.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
^ Canadian Press (2013-03-05). "UFC comes to Winnipeg for first time with show set for June". tsn.ca.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
^ Matt Erickson (2013-03-06). "Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland to headline UFC 161". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
^ Jesse Holland (2013-03-06). "Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland title fight set to headline UFC 161 in Winnipeg". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
^ John Morgan (2013-05-21). "Injured champ Renan Barao officially out of UFC 161 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
^ Mike Bohn (2013-05-22). "Eddie Wineland 'crushed' by Renan Barao's withdrawal from UFC 161; hopes fight is rescheduled". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
^ Staff (2013-05-21). "With Renan Barao hurt, Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson headlines UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
^ Staff (2013-05-02). "TJ Waldburger Out, UFC 161 Match-up Now Pits Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
^ John Morgan (2013-05-21). "USA TODAY: Nelson vs. Miocic added to UFC 161, six-fight main card possible". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
^ Staff (2013-05-22). "Soa Palelei off UFC 161 card; remains as a backup". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
^ Staff (2013-05-29). "James Krause replaces Isaac Vallie-Flagg, meets Sam Stout at UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
^ Tim Burke (2013-06-02). "Antonio Rogerio Nogueria out at UFC 161 due to back injury". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
^ Staff (2013-06-03). "Chael Sonnen reportedly replaces Nogueira, meets 'Shogun' Rua at UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
^ Staff (2013-06-03). "Visa issues reportedly scrap Sonnen-Rua at UFC 161, Jimmo-Pokrajac head to main". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
^ "UFC® 161: Evans vs. Henderson". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
^ Staff (2012-06-16). "UFC 161 bonuses: Krause earns $100K, Jordan, Stout score $50K awards". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.