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'Crushed' Eddie Wineland feels like fat kid teased by cake after losing title shot at UFC 161

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

On the latest episode of UFC Tonight, Wineland gave his disappointed response to the news that he'd been pulled from the UFC 161 headliner due to an injury to Renan Barao.

Eddie Wineland ‘crushed' by Renan Barao's withdrawal from UFC 161; hopes fight is rescheduled

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC bantamweight contender Eddie Wineland is "crushed" over not fighting Renan Barao for the interim title at UFC 161 on June 15, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is unsure if the fight will even be rescheduled with Dominick Cruz returning.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman nearly signed with Bellator before last-second contract controversy

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Chris Weidman was hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.

Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic added to UFC 161 main card

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 7:30 AM EDT

In light of Renan Barao's injury, a last second heavyweight bout pitting Roy Nelson against Stipe Miocic has been added to the main card of UFC 161.

Report: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic fight in the works for UFC 161 in Winnipeg

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 11:55 PM EDT

UFC 161 fight card update: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic Heavyweight fight has been added to pay-per-view (PPV) event from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, to help fill the void left with the Renan Barao injury in main event.

Renan Barao officially off UFC 161, UFC announces Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson as main event

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 4:36 PM EDT

Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson, both coming off losses in February, have been moved to the main event position of the June 15 UFC 161 show in Winnipeg. They move up after interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao pulled out due to a foot injury.

Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans new UFC 161 main event with Renan Barao hurt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 4:05 PM EDT

Renan Barao has pulled out of UFC 161 due to injury, forcing the promotion to bump up the main card bout between Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans into the headlining spot for June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson promoted to UFC 161 main event

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 3:55 PM EDT

With Renan Barao officially out of his title fight with Eddie Wineland, the UFC has promoted Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson as the new main event.

Torn ligaments force Renan Barao to officially withdraw from UFC 161 headliner in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Renan Barao is not medically cleared to compete after tearing ligaments in his foot and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 main event opposite Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Urijah Faber would be willing to fight Eddie Wineland on short notice for UFC 161 main event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 3:38 PM EDT

Opportunity has knocked for UFC 135 pounder Urijah Faber and he'd be willing to step up and take that number one contender position at bantamweight if called on. Get the full quotes inside.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

Dana White confirms UFC 161 main event in jeopardy

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

An apparent foot injury to interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has put UFC's June 15 pay-per-view main event in jeopardy.

Renan Barao injured, out of UFC 161 main event vs. Eddie Wineland

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 6:51 PM EDT

UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has suffered a foot injury, forcing him out of the UFC 161 main event against Eddie Wineland.

Report: Renan Barao injured, UFC 161 main event fight against Eddie Wineland scratched

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 6:50 PM EDT

Interim UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has suffered a foot injury and will be unable to put his belt on the line against Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161 on June 15, 2013.

Report: Renan Barao forced out of UFC 161 interim title defense

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 6:44 PM EDT

The UFC may be on the hunt for a new headliner when they head to Winnipeg, as interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao has reportedly injured a foot, necessitating a withdrawal from the event.

UFC 161 fight card: Barao vs. Wineland

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2013 7:56 PM EDT

Check out the current card for UFC 161, which takes place on June 15th in Winnipeg, MB.

Urijah Faber: 'To all the people complaining about me getting another UFC title shot, motherf----r, I'm still here'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 2:27 PM EDT

For all of you hating on Urijah Faber's constant UFC title shots, keep hating, because he isn't going anywhere. "The California Kid" answers his critics and also details the "weird spot" he is currently in trying to find "big name" opponents.

UFC on FX 8 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' fights on Facebook/FUEL TV (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC on FX 8 preview breaks down 5 of 9 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook/FUEL TV on May 18, 2013: Gashimov v Lineker, Hollett vs Maldonado, Alcantara vs Santos and more from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC 161 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Barao vs. Wineland' on June 15 in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

UFC 161 results and live fight stream online updates for "Barao vs. Wineland," which takes place at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, featuring a five-round championship bout between Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland.

Nickname --	Birthdate 2/27/1987
Height / Weight 5'6" - 135	Place of Birth Natal, Brazil

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