Winnipeg to host UFC fight in December

Fans enter the MTS Centre prior to the pre-season NHL action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators. (John Woods/CP)

Winnipeg’s Bell MTS Place will host a UFC Fight Night event this December.

The mixed-martial arts promotion announced its fourth-quarter schedule on Saturday night, pegging Winnipeg to host the FOX UFC Fight Night on Dec. 16.

Eleven other events were announced from Oct. 7 to Dec. 30, spanning six countries. Winnipeg was the only Canadian city on the list.

Specific fights have not yet been announced.

Winnipeg hosted a UFC pay-per view event, UFC 161, in June 2013.

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