Nelson vs Miocic completes UFC 161 card

With confirmation that Renan Barao will not be able to recover in time from a torn tendon in his foot, the UFC acted quickly to define a new main fight for the UFC 161, passing the duel between Rashad evans e Dan Henderson to the top of card.

The change left the event, which will be held in Winnipeg, with one less fight. As of Tuesday night, this problem has been resolved. The organization scheduled a fight between heavyweights Roy Nelson e Stipe Miocic to occupy the last spot at UFC 161. The information was revealed by Dana White to the USA Today newspaper.

Nelson was already on notice, but to perform at UFC 160 next Saturday. He might have to replace Mark Hunt against Junior Gypsy, but the New Zealander managed to resolve his problem with his American visa. The UFC then took the opportunity to cast him at the Canadian event.

Nelson's opponent would already fight at UFC 161, but against another opponent. Stipe Miocic would face Soa Palelei, but was moved to card main to face Nelson. Palelei, who would make his debut at the biggest event in the world at UFC 161, moves into the position of substitute in case there is a problem in one of the heavyweight fights of the tournament. card: In addition to Nelson-Miocic, UFC 161 will feature Pat Barry against Shawn Jordan.

Nelson will step into the octagon in Winnipeg defending a streak of three brutal knockouts in the first round about Cheick Kongo, Matt Mitrione and Dave Herman. Miocic, on the other hand, saw his unbeaten record fall when he was knocked out by Stefan struve in September 2012, in the main fight of UFC On FUEL TV 5.