Wineland Takes on Eduardo at UFC Fight Night Cincinnati

Indiana’s Eddie Wineland (21-9-1) and Brazil’s Johnny Eduardo (26-9) have been set on a collision course to meet in the octagon at UFC Fight Night Cincinnati on May 10.
After a knock out of Scott Jorgensen and a split decision victory over Brad Pickett, heavy handed former WEC champion Wineland earned himself a UFC tile shot. At UFC 165 a spinning back kick from Renan Barao would end Winelands title hopes. Wineland at UFC on Fox 10 would rebound with a TKO of Yves Jabouin.
Eduardo on the strength of a 11 win streak would debut in the UFC losing a unanimous decision to Raphael Assuncao. Eduardo bounce back with a unanimous decision win over Jeff Curran at UFC on Fuel TV 3. Eduardo a member of Nova Uniao has not fought since May of 2012.