Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the UFC 161 Pay-Per-View Card, live from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Fight #7 - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Pat Barry (8-5-0) vs. Shawn Jordan (14-4-0)
Referee: Jarin Valel
Round One
The round begins with Barry attacking Jordan with a high kick, Barry then pops Jordan and then eats a counter right from him. Jordan then rocks Barry with a punching combination that puts him on the ground, Jordan then pounces on a downed Barry and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Shawn Jordan def. Pat Barry by TKO via strikes (0:59, R1)
Fight #8 - UFC Women’s Bantamweight Division Fight
Alexis Davis (13-5-0) vs. Rosi Sexton (13-2-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Davis and Sexton exchanging blows at the center of the octagon, Davis then forces Sexton up against the cage wall while hitting her with knee strikes. The women are battling for position along the cage wall, Sexton breaks away before hitting Davis with a left hook. Sexton scores a very awkward looking takedown on Davis and she gets the open guard, Davis catches Sexton in the triangle choke while on her back. Sexton tries to fight back by throwing strikes at Davis and the submission is released, Davis again applies the triangle choke on Sexton as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Sexton clobbering Davis with a multi-strike combination, Sexton then forces Davis up against the cage wall. Sexton then scores a takedown on Davis and she gets side control, Davis eats some strikes before getting Sexton in the half guard. Davis scrambles and she gets herself on top of Sexton, Davis begins to attack Sexton with some ground and pound. Davis also starts mixing in some elbow strikes on her attack on Sexton, Davis transitions to back control on Sexton. Davis looks for the rear naked choke before attack Sexton with more strikes, Davis attacks Sexton with a lot of ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Sexton attacking Davis with striking combinations, Davis responds by landing some combinations of her own. Sexton blocks a Davis takedown attempt and controls her head, Davis forces a scramble and she winds up with back control on Sexton. Davis begins to attack Sexton with some ground and pound, Sexton spins to get herself back on top of Davis. Sexton starts to attack Davis with a bunch of short range strikes, Davis forces a scramble and Sexton winds up getting back control on Davis. Davis scrambles once more and she gets on top of Sexton, Davis attacks Sexton with ground and pound as the round ends.
Fight Result: Alexis Davis def. Rosi Sexton by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
Fight #9 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Ryan Jimmo (17-2-0) vs. Igor Pokrajac (25-9-0-1NC)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Jimmo quickly attacking Pokrajac with leg kicks, Jimmo forces Pokrajac up against the cage wall while landing knee strikes. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Jimmo goes right back to attacking Pokrajac with knee strikes, the referee separates the fighters again and the fighters battle for position along the cage wall. The fighters are again separated and Jimmo forces Pokrajac up against the cage wall while landing knee strikes, the fighters are again separated and Jimmo pops Pokrajac with a straight right. Pokrajac charges at Jimmo and he nails him with a right hook, Jimmo responds by landing a right of his own as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Jimmo going right to the leg kick attack, Jimmo then rocks Pokrajac with a right that drops him. Jimmo pounces on Pokrajac and Pokrajac finds a way to get back up, Jimmo then scores a takedown on Pokrajac and he gets the open guard. Jimmo then starts attacking Pokrajac with a lot of ground and pound, Pokrajac attempts to attack Jimmo while on his back. Jimmo begins to attack a downed Pokrajac with some elbow strikes, Jimmo advances to side control on Pokrajac after eating an up kick. Jimmo attacks Pokrajac with more strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Pokrajac cracking Jimmo with a right, Jimmo then forces Pokrajac up against the cage wall while landing knee strikes. Pokrajac looks for the takedown on JImmo and it gets reversed so Jimmo is on top, Jimmo continuously attacks Pokrajac with ground and pound. Pokrajac applies the guillotine choke on Jimmo and Jimmo escapes after a short struggle, Pokrajac scrambles to get the fight standing again. Jimmo holds Pokrajac up against the cage wall while throwing knee strikes. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Jimmo grabs a hold of Pokrajac as the round ends.
Fight Result: Ryan Jimmo def. Igor Pokrajac by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #10 - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Stipe Miocic (9-1-0) vs. Roy Nelson (20-7-0)
Referee: Jerin Valel
Round One
The round begins with Miocic nailing Nelson with some leg kicks, Nelson then cracks Miocic with a short right. Miocic returns the favor by popping Nelson with a right, Nelson also begins to attack Miocic with leg kicks. Nelson then hits Miocic with a big right hand, Miocic responds by cracking Nelson with a punching combination. Miocic then hits an incoming Nelson with a right, Miocic then clobbers Nelson with multiple punches and a knee strike. Miocic grabs a hold of a fallen Nelson to hit him with a few rabbit punches, Nelson then pops Miocic with a right. Miocic then rocks Nelson with a right, Miocic follows that up by clobbering Nelson with strikes near the cage wall. Nelson lands another leg kick on Miocic as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Miocic immediately attacking Nelson with leg kicks, Miocic then rocks an incoming Nelson with a knee strike. Nelson barely connects with a pair of rights on Miocic, Miocic charges at Nelson while landing a ton of strikes. Miocic then attacks Nelson with a few elbow strikes, Miocic follows that up by hitting Nelson with a kick to the midsection. Miocic then clobbers a ducking Nelson with a knee strike, Nelson recovers by hitting Miocic with a right uppercut. Miocic responds by nailing Nelson with a multi-strike combination, Miocic charges at Nelson while connecting with a right as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Nelson cracking Miocic with a right, Miocic responds by cracking Nelson with a two punch combination. Miocic continues to nail Nelson with a lot if rights, Nelson recovers to barely hit Miocic with a counter right. Nelson starts to catch Miocic with a few counter rights, Miocic then scores a takedown on Nelson and they both pop back up immediately. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Nelson catches Miocic with an uppercut after absorbing some jabs. Miocic charges at Nelson while landing a pair of strikes, Miocic catches Nelson with a few more strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Stipe Miocic def. Roy Nelson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Main Event - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Rashad Evans (22-3-1) vs. Dan Henderson (29-9-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Evans nailing Henderson with some jabs, Henderson charges at Evans to hits him with a few rights. Evans comes forward on Henderson while throwing strikes, Evans follows that up by hitting Henderson with a punching combination. Evans goes for the takedown on Henderson and he eats a knee strike for his efforts, Henderson then drops Evans with a left. Henderson pounces on Evans as he was trying to escape the flurry, Henderson throws one more right at Evans as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with both fighters attacking the other with jabs, Evans briefly puts Henderson on the ground with a takedown. Evans forces Henderson up against the cage wall while eating a knee strike, Evans cracks Henderson with a pair of rights before eating another knee strike. Evans charges forward on Henderson while landing a few short range strikes, Henderson stuff some Evans takedown attempts. Evans looks for the takedown and Henderson cracks him with a few elbow strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Henderson chasing Evans while throwing the left, Evans then rocks Henderson with a plethora of strikes. Henderson starts to swing wildly with his right hand, Evans grabs a hold of Henderson and forces him up against the cage wall. Henderson tries to break free by attacking Evans with knee strikes, Evans responds by cracking Henderson with a shot to the midsection. Evans again puts Henderson up against the cage wall while using short range strikes, Evans then hits Henderson with a knee strike that is followed by a right. Henderson also goes back to nailing Evans with knee strikes, Henderson follows that up by cracking Evans with elbow strikes. Evans cracks Henderson with a pair of rights as the round ends.
Fight Result: Rashad Evans def. Dan Henderson by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 28-29)