UFC 161
| UFC 161 | ||||
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| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | June 15, 2013 | |||
| Venue | MTS Centre | |||
| City | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC 161 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held on June 15, 2013 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[1]
Background
While the UFC has hosted several events in the past in Canada, the event will be the first that the organization has hosted in Manitoba.[2]
Announced Bouts
- Light Heavyweight bout: Antônio Rogério Nogueira vs. Maurício Rua[1]
- Light Heavyweight bout: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans[1]
- Welterweight bout: Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley[3]
- Heavyweight bout: Soa Palelei vs. Stipe Miocic[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c John Morgan (2013-03-05). "UFC 161 set for Winnipeg with Nogueira-Rua; Henderson-Evans targeted". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Staff (2013-03-04). "UFC to hold show in Winnipeg on June 15". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
- ^ Mookie Alexander (2013-02-27). "Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley planned for June 15th event in Canada". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- ^ Adam Ireland (2013-03-05). "Soa 'The Hulk' Palelei verbally agrees to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 161". mmakanvas.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
