UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson

UFC 161 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 15, 2013, at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The main event featured a light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans and legendary MMA fighter Dan Henderson. The co-main event saw Lyoto Machida face off against Ryan Bader.

As a live sporting event, critical reception focuses on the quality of the fights, performances, and overall production. UFC 161 is generally remembered for its main event ending in a decision and a few lacklustre performances, though there were some exciting moments on the undercard.

• The event delivered a largely forgettable main event bout that went to a decision.

• While some undercard fights provided excitement, the overall card lacked standout finishes.

• The event is primarily remembered for the highly anticipated but ultimately anticlimactic clash between Evans and Henderson.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 161 was mixed, with many fans expressing disappointment over the main event's decision outcome and a perceived lack of exciting finishes throughout the card. However, some viewers appreciated the performances on the preliminary and early main card bouts.

Dan Henderson, at 42 years old, became the oldest fighter to headline a UFC event at the time of UFC 161.