UFC 161
| UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | June 15, 2013 | |||
| Venue | MTS Centre | |||
| City | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland 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][3]
The event is expected to feature an Interim Bantamweight Championship bout between the current champion Renan Barão, and former WEC Bantamweight Champion and top contender Eddie Wineland.[4][5]
Announced Bouts
- Interim Bantamweight Championship bout: Renan Barão (ic) vs. Eddie Wineland[4]
- Light Heavyweight bout: Antônio Rogério Nogueira vs. Maurício Rua[6]
- Light Heavyweight bout: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans[7]
- Welterweight bout: Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley[8]
- Heavyweight bout: Stipe Miocic vs. Soa Palelei[9]
- Heavyweight bout: Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan[10]
See also
References
- ^ Staff (2013-03-05). "UFC hits Winnipeg for UFC 161 on June 15". ufc.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Canadian Press (2013-03-05). "It's official: Winnipeg will host UFC 161". sports.nationalpost.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Canadian Press (2013-03-05). "UFC comes to Winnipeg for first time with show set for June". tsn.ca.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ a b Matt erickson (2013-03-06). "Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland to headline UFC 161". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ^ Jesse Holland (2013-03-06). "Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland title fight set to headline UFC 161 in Winnipeg". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ^ Luke Thomas (2013-03-05). "Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua rematch set for UFC 161 in Winnipeg". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ Staff (2013-03-06). "Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans official for UFC 161". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff (2013-03-06). "Pat Barry-Shawn Jordan joins UFC 161". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
