UFC announces blockbuster London show on March 19 three years since capital last hosted event

THE UFC will make their long-awaited return to London in March.

After a three-year hiatus, combined martial arts' premier promotion will return to the O2 Area on March 19 for his or her twelfth present within the English capital.

The UFC have formally introduced their return to London

It has been THREE YEARS because the MMA chief was final within the UKCredit score: PA

A welterweight conflict between Darren Until and Jorge Masvidal headlined the final London cardCredit score: Getty

UFC president Dana White advised SunSport final month the present was doubtful because of the surge in Omicron circumstances and the potential for additional restrictions being put in place.

However the UK Authorities's stress-free of restrictions has paved the way in which for the MMA chief to return.

White mentioned: “Each time we placed on an occasion in London it’s an unbelievable expertise.

"The followers are unbelievable, and the fights are at all times off the charts.

"It’s a special form of vitality in England. And I can’t wait to get again there with a combat card on March nineteenth.”

The UFC have been final in London in March 2019, with their remaining present earlier than the pandemic being headlined by a welterweight conflict between Liverpool's Darren Until and fan favorite Jorge Masvidal.

They have been as a consequence of return to London in March 2020 however pulled the plug on the cardboard six days earlier than combat evening due to the pandemic.

The pleasure of Birmingham Leon Edwards was scheduled to headline that card towards former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.

The pandemic did not cease UK-based fighters from competing in 2020 and 2021, with the UFC going to excessive lengths to maintain their beefy roster energetic.

The promotion saved their worldwide fighters busy with 4 stints on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, which was promotionally dubbed Combat Island.

They've additionally staged quite a few occasions at their Apex facility in Las Vegas, though it appears they're slowly however absolutely going again on the highway.

The UFC's newest journey to London will mark their twelfth occasion within the English capitalCredit score: PA

A major occasion for March 19 has not but been finalised, though a showdown between Until and Uriah Corridor has been mentioned.

A conflict between Arnold Allen and New Zealand's Dan Hooker has additionally been mooted, with SunSport understanding preliminary talks have taken place.

Tickets for the occasion will go on sale on February 2.

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