UFC 164: Henderson vs. Grant - Fight Card Updates

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Harley Davidson and UFC Reunite for Epic 2013 - Hometown Throwdown Event‏


One Fan to Win Motorcycle and VIP Experience at the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown during Harley’s 110th Anniversary at UFC 164 in Milwaukee


To celebrate 110 years of freedom, Harley-Davidson Motor Company is riding again with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The UFC and Harley-Davidson first teamed up five years ago to forge a unique partnership between these two heavyweight brands.

“It’s been an amazing ride with the UFC,” said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson Marketing Director. “In this – Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary year – we’re upping the ante and putting one lucky fan in the center of the action as only Harley and the UFC can.”

In 2013, the centerpiece of the partnership will be the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown event on Harley’s home turf, Milwaukee, during the iconic brand’s 110th Anniversary Celebration over Labor Day Weekend.

One grand prize winner will score a customized Street Bob motorcycle and receive a VIP trip to the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown. Additionally, the winner will make an appearance in the Octagon during the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown event at UFC 164 at the Bradley Center on August 31, as his or her custom designed 110th anniversary logo will be painted in the Octagon®.

“The UFC is excited to team with Harley-Davidson again and play such a pivotal role in Harley’s 110th Anniversary celebration during UFC 164,” said Dana White, UFC President. “The UFC and its fighters are proud to be members of the Harley-Davidson family.”

Fans can enter for their chance to win by going http://www.harley-davidson.com/UFC. On the site, fans can create their own 110th Anniversary graphic and share why their image is worthy of the Octagon® and the VIP prize package.

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UFC executives have announced thatBrandon Vera is returning to the heavyweight division for a fight with Ben Rothwell at UFC 164 in August. The bout was initially reported by MMAJunkie.com.

“Good morning everyone!! I wanted to let y’all know it is conformed I am fighting Big Ben Rothwell on Aug 31st @ufc 164 @ heavyweight!!! Good times ahead.!!!!!” Vera tweeted.

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A featherweight match-up between top ten ranked fighters Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been added to the UFC 164 fight card in Milwaukee. Sources close to the fight confirmed the match-up to MMAWeekly.com on Thursday.


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A fight that fans have dreamed about for years is finally happening as Josh "The Warmaster" Barnett will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir at UFC 164.


UFC 164
August 31, 2013
Bradley Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Clay Guida vs. Chad Mendes
Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier
Josh Barnett vs. Frank Mir
Ben Rothwell vs. Brandon Vera
Diego Sanchez vs. TBA

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Surging heavyweight Soa "The Hulk" Palelei lost his UFC 161 opponent to injury, but he's been quickly earmarked for another summer event. Palelei will welcome undefeated Ukranian Nikita "The Al Capone" Krylov to the UFC on August 31. Palelei has gone 10-1 since his last stint in the Octagon, winning his last eight in a row by T/KO; Krylov's 14-0 record is comprised entirely of first-round finishes. The two finishers will collide at UFC 164: Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown.

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In April, reigning lightweight champion Benson Henderson learned that his next opponent would be the winner of UFC 160's Gray Maynard vs. TJ Grant. In May, Henderson watched along with the world as Grant TKOd Maynard in the first round to earn the contender spot. And now Bendo has a date for the fight to boot: August 31, as the headlining bout of Milwaukee's UFC 164.

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UFC 164: Henderson vs. Grant
August 31, 2013
HMO Harris Bradley Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Benson Henderson (19-2) vs. TJ Grant (21-5)
Frank Mir (16-7) vs. Josh Barnett (32-6)
Chad Mendes (14-1) vs. Clay Guida (30-13)
Erik Koch (13-2) vs. Dustin Poirier (13-3)
Ben Rothwell (32-9) vs. Brandon Vera (12-6-1)
Chico Camus (12-4) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (11-6)
Soa Palelei (18-3) vs. Nikita Krylov (14-0)
Louis Gaudinot (6-2) vs. Tim Elliott (9-3-1)
Derek Brunson (10-2) vs. Yoel Romero (5-1)
Magnus Cedenblad (10-4) vs. Jared Hamman (13-5)
Pascal Krauss (11-1) vs. Hyun Gyu Lim (11-3-1)
Jamie Varner (21-7-1) vs. Gleison Tibau (27-9)
Dylan Andrews (16-4) vs. Papy Abedi (9-2)

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