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The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 2:40 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event, including free agent Roy Nelson.

Ratings report: UFC 161 prelims fall to 968,000 viewers; WSOF does 201,000

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

With a show that didn't have the appeal of the other pay-per-view shows so far this year, the prelims on FX reflected that, while WSOF 3 remained close to the other two shows.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 161 'Evans vs Henderson' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 161 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC 161 medical suspensions: Rashad Evans, six others draw indefinite terms on sidelines

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Among the key sidelinings after last Saturday night's action is light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who will require a doctor's clearance before being cleared for his next bout.

Morning Report: Kenny Florian says he used to protest Steve Mazzagatti refereeing his fights

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 3:34 AM EDT

Kenny Florian says he used to protest Steve Mazzagatti refereeing his fights, while the UFC's August 17th event in Boston could reportedly be in jeopardy due to government red tape.

UFC 161 medical suspensions and injuries: Rashad Evans, six others, face 'indefinite' layoffs

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

Manitoba Combative Sports Commission today issued its list of medical suspensions for UFC 161: "Evans vs Henderson," which took place on Sat., June 15, 2013, from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, and Rashad Evans and more will be forced to sit "indefinitely."

Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira? 'Suga' says he 'likes the fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Now that Rashad Evans has returned to the win column following his UFC 161 win over Dan Henderson, "Suga" is setting his sights on the rest of the 205-pound division, and wouldn't be opposed to throwing down against rising star Glover Teixeira.

Monday Morning Hangover: Roy Nelson’s hot streak -- and perhaps UFC career -- comes to an end at UFC 161

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 9:17 AM EDT

Why is Roy Nelson -- among all of last Saturday night's losers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -- suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 161? Jump inside to find out.

UFC 161 results recap: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson event wrap up from Winnipeg

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wrapping up the UFC 161: "Evans vs. Henderson" event that took place on Sat., June 15, 2013, at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, featuring Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson in the main event and much, much more.

Morning Report: Following upset loss at UFC 161, Dana White elaborates on Roy Nelson contract situation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Unfortunately for Roy Nelson, things didn't quite work out as planned. But if "Big Country" was looking for sympathy, he didn't need to turn towards his boss, UFC President Dana White.

UFC 161 results recap: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 17, 2013 4:00 AM EDT

Take a look back at the UFC 161main event light heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson.

Rashad Evans abandons any Middleweight plans following UFC 161 win over Dan Henderson

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 9:40 PM EDT

Following his split decision win Saturday night, the former champ says Light Heavyweight is his home and he no longer has any desire to drop down to 185 lbs.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for UFC 161 main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC 161 edition, featuring main card winners Evans, Miocic, Davis, Jimmo and Jordan. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

Fortunes changed for six at UFC 161

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Every major UFC fight has significant repercussions to the careers of the participants, but the stakes were higher than usual for the top names at UFC 161, due to the stage of their respective careers.

UFC 161 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Evans vs. Henderson'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC 161 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Evans vs. Henderson" event that took place June 15, 2013 in Winnipeg, Canada.

UFC 161 results: Fights to make for the main card fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 4:58 PM EDT

Tim B. takes a look at who the UFC 161 main card fighters might meet in their next bout.

UFC 161: What does a fight prove?

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC 161 was a mixed bag of action and inaction, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot to learn about the UFC's divisions going forward. Check it out as I go through the divisions on tap last night and what we saw in each of them.

UFC 161 Aftermath: Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson are what we thought they were

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 2:36 PM EDT

To steal a phrase from former NFL coach Dennis Green, Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson are what we thought they were.

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson would consider a return to the middleweight division following main event loss

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Dan Henderson says he would considering a move down to the middleweight division following his split decision loss to Rashad Evans in the UFC 161 main event on Saturday night (June 15, 2013) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC 161 results recap: Who is next for Rashad Evans?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Rashad Evans earned one of the most significant wins over his career when he defeated Dan Henderson in the main event of UFC 161 on Saturday (June 15, 2013). After another successful performance we ask; what's next for "Suga"?

Nickname Suga	Birthdate 9/25/1979
Height / Weight 5'11 - 205	Place of Birth Niagara Falls, New York, United States

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