UFC 161‘s co-main event, a heavyweight tilt between fan favorite and on-again, off-again title contender Roy Nelson and striker Stipe Miocic, is a matchup nobody wanted, really.
Nelson is in desperate need of a fight that advances him toward a title shot, as he is the proud owner of the UFC heavyweight division’s longest active winning streak. Miocic, meanwhile, is a legitimately skilled prospect, but he is still reeling from the loss to Stefan Struve last year.
Regardless, the fight is upon us, and we’re here to bring you all the details.
So, how is this heavyweight tilt playing out? Find out right here!