UFC 165 announced for Sept. 21 in Toronto

(AP/Jeff Chiu)

As previously reported on UFC CENTRAL, it has now been confirmed that UFC 165 will take place on Saturday, September 21st at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

The last event held in Toronto at the ACC saw a crowd of 16,800 fans watch Jon Jones defend his title against Vitor Belfort at UFC 152.

Toronto also held UFC 140, drawing 18,303 and UFC 129 — which drew a record-setting attendance of 55,724 at the Rogers Centre.

No bouts for UFC 165 have been announced as of yet, however one Canadian UFC standout has expressed an interest in competing on the card.

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