UFC’s international schedule will slow in mid-2012, but expansion still a priority

RIO DE JANEIRO – In the 13 weeks between Saturday and April 14, the UFC will leave North America for events in Brazil, Japan, Australia and Sweden.

Throw in March’s UFC 145 in Montreal, and you have a staggering five international shows in just three …

RIO DE JANEIRO – In the 13 weeks between Saturday and April 14, the UFC will leave North America for events in Brazil, Japan, Australia and Sweden.

Throw in March’s UFC 145 in Montreal, and you have a staggering five international shows in just three months.

The international schedule will slow later this year, UFC executive Marshall Zelaznik today told MMAjunkie.com, but it won’t stop.