THE UFC’s second trip to London of the year has been confirmed.
Mixed martial arts’ premier promotion made its annual visit to The Big Smoke just last month for a historic pay-per-view card, which was headlined by Brit welterweight champ Leon Edwards.
PAThe UFC were last in London in March for Leon Edwards’ title defence against Kamaru Usman[/caption]
UFCThe promotion will be back at The O2 on July 22 for a Fight Night card[/caption]
MEGABrit Tom Aspinall could make his return on the card[/caption]
And they will be back in town a mere four months after that unforgettable night at London’s O2 Arena.
UFC president Dana White announced the card early on Friday morning, saying: “One more event date and location I can confirm today is that we’re going back to London, England.
“One of the best places in the world to see a live UFC event.
“We’ll be there for UFC Fight Night on July 22. We’re working on that card now.
“But you know, I always have something special in line for the UK fight fans.”
In a press release, he added: “We just had our first PPV event in London – sold out event and shattered every record.
“The energy in London is always electric. I love you England, I can’t wait to come back this summer with another killer card.”
The UFC had hoped Brummie bruiser Edwards would make the second defence of his welterweight strap against Colby Covington in a pay-per-view event.
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But Rocky recently revealed he had no intention of topping the bill, telling Sky Sports: “No, unless it comes with some stupid money, the bag always talks!
“Unless the stupid money comes I don’t see it, I’d literally have to get back in training camp next week.
“I fought under a month ago. March to July I don’t think makes sense
“In the last year or so I’ve fought three times I think, I’d love to fight now towards the end of the year. The Abu Dhabi card would be great.
“That would be perfect, I get time to nurse my injuries, I get time to get back into it, I feel like Abu Dhabi would be perfect.”
Fellow Brit Tom Aspinall is a contender to top the bill following his recovery from the horrific knee injury he suffered at The O2 last July.
It’s understood the Atherton assassin is on the verge of finalizing a showdown with Polish pounder Marvin Tybura.
Tickets for UFC London go on sale from 10:00 a.m. BST on Friday, May 26, via AXS and Ticketmaster. Fight Club members can purchase tickets early at 9:00 a.m. BST on Wednesday, May 24, whilst those who registered their interest early in this event will gain priority access at 10:00 a.m. BST Thursday, May 25.