UFC 129
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on April 30, 2011, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This event marked the UFC's first stadium show since UFC 8, held in 1996.
The main event featured a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between then-champion Georges St-Pierre and Jake Shields. The co-main event showcased a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between then-champion José Aldo and Mark Hominick. Other notable fights on the card included a light heavyweight bout between Randy Couture and Lyoto Machida, and a welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Rory MacDonald.
UFC 129 set a then-record for the largest attendance at a UFC event, drawing approximately 55,724 spectators. It also generated significant pay-per-view revenue. The event is generally considered a commercial success for the UFC, demonstrating the promotion's growing popularity and its ability to attract large crowds to stadium venues. The card featured a mix of established stars and rising talent, contributing to its overall appeal.