UFC to host event in Japan "this year"

LAS VEGAS – The UFC could make its long-awaited return to Japan this year.

UFC president Dana White today said that plans are moving forward for
for the organization to promote a show in the country, which hasn’t
hosted a UFC event since UFC 29 way ba…

LAS VEGAS – The UFC could make its long-awaited return to Japan this year.

UFC president Dana White today said that plans are moving forward for
for the organization to promote a show in the country, which hasn’t
hosted a UFC event since UFC 29 way back in 2000.

“The rumor is true,” said White, who couldn’t given any exact details on a date or host venue. “We’re going to come to Japan, and probably soon.”