UFC 157 - A historic night at the Honda Center

History was made tonight in UFC 157, as it featured the first ever Women's UFC bout, and co-main events with huge implications in the UFC. The crowd at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA had a great night, and it was history-making.

In the first of the co-main events, Bantamweight contenders Urijah Faber and Ivan Menjivar had a rematch from an MMA bout in 2006, with title implications. Following some great action in stand up and on the ground, Faber was eventually able to win with a standing rear-naked choke, and possibly puts himself in line for a title shot at Interim Champion Renan Barao, and exciting prospect.

The two top contenders of the Light Heavyweight Division, Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida collided where the winner would be in line for a title shot. The bout did not live up to expectations, with some lack of strikes throughout the rounds, and not many significant moments. However, Lyoto's extra strikes in Round 3 and Round 1 were able to win him the rounds, and therefore he won by Split Decision.

History was made. Two female MMA fighters trail-blazed at the Honda Center, as Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche contested for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. They got into the action immediately, and it was an extremely entertaining fight. Rousey was in trouble in the middle of the round, but was able to get out and then attempted for the armbar. After several attempts to stop it, Rousey was able to eventually lock it in and win. This fight was a great example to the World of Women's MMA, and the future of Women in the UFC can only be better. Liz Carmouche was Rousey's toughest opponent to date, and she will be back again. With the popularity of Women's UFC heavily increased following this fight? What is next?

The fights were very entertaining at UFC 157. Machida vs. Henderson may not have lived up to all expectations, but the main event was epic. They deserved the main event spot, and this is a huge day for MMA as a whole and female sports. UFC 157 was significant for the events ahead to unfold. Will Faber take on Barao? Will Machida be the next Light Heavyweight Champion? Who is Ronda Rousey's next opponent?