Tag: UFC Fight Night London

OFFICIAL | UFC London Set For March 19. At The O2 Arena

UFC LondonThe Octagon is officially set to land in London, England on March 19. for the first time in three years – with the UFC officially confirming they are booked to host a UFC London, Fight Night billed card at The O2 Arena.  Per a press release from the promotion, the event is scheduled to take […]

UFC London

The Octagon is officially set to land in London, England on March 19. for the first time in three years – with the UFC officially confirming they are booked to host a UFC London, Fight Night billed card at The O2 Arena. 

Per a press release from the promotion, the event is scheduled to take place on March 19. – from The O2 Arena in London, England, with tickets set to go on general sale on Friday February 4. at 10 am GMT, available on AXS and Ticketmaster.

The March 19. UFC London card will mark the promotion’s first outing in the capital in three years

“The wait is over! UFC has today announced its eagerly anticipated return to London for Saturday, MAR 19, at The O2, marking the promotion’s 12th live event in the English capital.”

“Fight Club and The O2 priority members can purchase tickets (for UFC London) from Wednesday, FEB 2 at 9 am and 10 am GMT, respectively. Whilst newsletter subscribers and those who register their interest can gain early access to tickets from Thursday, FEB 3 at 10 am GMT. Tickets will go on general sale at 10 am GMT on Friday, FEB 4, via AXS and Ticketmaster.”

The March event will mark the promotion’s first outing in the capital since March 2019 – where they fielded a 13 fight card, which culminated with a massive welterweight bout between former title challengers, Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal.

The organization were then expected to host another UFC Fight Night London event in March of the following year, with another welterweight bout between former undisputed champion, Tyron Woodley, and the #3 ranked contender, Leon Edwards booked to headline. However, in the days before the showcase, the entire card and event were cancelled amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Whilst an official headliner for the event has yet to be booked by the organization, the likes of homegrown talents such as, Tom Aspinall, Molly McCann, Jack Shore, Muhammad Mokaev, and Jake Hadley have already secured themselves fights on home soil.

Other expected features to land on the card include aforenoted past-headliner, Till, who has been linked with a bout against Uriah Hall, whilst fellow Liverpudlian, Paddy Pimblett has himself been tied to a bout with Jared Gordon.

Streaking featherweight contender, Arnold Allen has also been targeted to stand across division returner, Dan Hooker, after an extended period at lightweight for the Kiwi.

OFFICIAL | UFC London Set For March 19. At The O2 Arena

UFC LondonThe Octagon is officially set to land in London, England on March 19. for the first time in three years – with the UFC officially confirming they are booked to host a UFC London, Fight Night billed card at The O2 Arena.  Per a press release from the promotion, the event is scheduled to take […]

UFC London

The Octagon is officially set to land in London, England on March 19. for the first time in three years – with the UFC officially confirming they are booked to host a UFC London, Fight Night billed card at The O2 Arena. 

Per a press release from the promotion, the event is scheduled to take place on March 19. – from The O2 Arena in London, England, with tickets set to go on general sale on Friday February 4. at 10 am GMT, available on AXS and Ticketmaster.

The March 19. UFC London card will mark the promotion’s first outing in the capital in three years

“The wait is over! UFC has today announced its eagerly anticipated return to London for Saturday, MAR 19, at The O2, marking the promotion’s 12th live event in the English capital.”

“Fight Club and The O2 priority members can purchase tickets (for UFC London) from Wednesday, FEB 2 at 9 am and 10 am GMT, respectively. Whilst newsletter subscribers and those who register their interest can gain early access to tickets from Thursday, FEB 3 at 10 am GMT. Tickets will go on general sale at 10 am GMT on Friday, FEB 4, via AXS and Ticketmaster.”

The March event will mark the promotion’s first outing in the capital since March 2019 – where they fielded a 13 fight card, which culminated with a massive welterweight bout between former title challengers, Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal.

The organization were then expected to host another UFC Fight Night London event in March of the following year, with another welterweight bout between former undisputed champion, Tyron Woodley, and the #3 ranked contender, Leon Edwards booked to headline. However, in the days before the showcase, the entire card and event were cancelled amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Whilst an official headliner for the event has yet to be booked by the organization, the likes of homegrown talents such as, Tom Aspinall, Molly McCann, Jack Shore, Muhammad Mokaev, and Jake Hadley have already secured themselves fights on home soil.

Other expected features to land on the card include aforenoted past-headliner, Till, who has been linked with a bout against Uriah Hall, whilst fellow Liverpudlian, Paddy Pimblett has himself been tied to a bout with Jared Gordon.

Streaking featherweight contender, Arnold Allen has also been targeted to stand across division returner, Dan Hooker, after an extended period at lightweight for the Kiwi.

Dana White Says Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon Is Targeted For UFC London On March 19.

Paddy PimblettUFC president, Dana White has claimed that the organization are targeting a lightweight fight between recent promotional newcomer, Paddy Pimblett, and Jared Gordon for a planned UFC Fight Night London card on March 19. at the O2 Arena in London, England. Paddy Pimblett made a spectacular UFC debut back in September, scoring a first round […]

Paddy Pimblett

UFC president, Dana White has claimed that the organization are targeting a lightweight fight between recent promotional newcomer, Paddy Pimblett, and Jared Gordon for a planned UFC Fight Night London card on March 19. at the O2 Arena in London, England.

Paddy Pimblett made a spectacular UFC debut back in September, scoring a first round knockout win

Recent making his long-awaited UFC bow, Huyton native, Pimblett opened the main card of UFC Vegas 36 back in September, stopping Brazilian striker, Luigi Vendramini with a rallying first round knockout late into the frame.

For Gordon, the New York native is currently in the midst of a three-fight winning run, most recently nabbing a close split decision win over Joe Solecki at UFC Vegas 38 in October. UFC president, White confirmed that the promotion are targeting a pairing between Pimblett and Gordon for UFC Fight Night London on March 19. – during a recent interview with Barstool Sports.

However, despite White’s claims, it must be noted that Pimblett’s manager, Cage Warriors leader, Graham Boyland denied that that pairing against Gordon had been booked, replying, “We haven’t agreed this and (are) still discussing opponents.” 

Furthermore, Gordon’s manager, Brian Butler-Au also confirmed that his client had not officially agreed to fight Pimblett on March 19. – tweeting, “We have heard nothing on our end. @JFlashGordonMMA.”

For Paddy Pimblett, a London outing against Gordon appears to come as news to him as well, claiming that Barstool Sports leader, Dave Portnoy had received information regarding his second UFC outing before he himself had.

“My man @stoolpresidente (Dave Portnoy) getting exclusives out of the big man himself @danawhite getting info I didn’t even know yet, Dave u the man (laughing face emoji),” Paddy Pimblett tweeted.

Next Generation MMA trainee, Pimblett is also a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, and recently denied suggestions and multiple claims that he was booked to fight one-time UFC lightweight title challenger, Donald Cerrone at UFC 272 on March 5. 

In the same breath as knocking back reports that he was slated to fight future Hall of Fame inductee, Cerrone, Pimblett did note his interest in drawing Gordon – citing the Queens native’s unanimous decision victory over his former teammate, Chris Fishgold – setting up somewhat of a grudge match between the two.

Like A Boomerang, Werdum Returns To Headline London Fight Night

For the third time in 2018 the UFC was close to putting tickets on sale for an event without having any headliners. An awkward and infuriating new trend that had fans everywhere trying to guess if they wanted to go to an event. Many were becoming restl…

For the third time in 2018 the UFC was close to putting tickets on sale for an event without having any headliners. An awkward and infuriating new trend that had fans everywhere trying to guess if they wanted to go to an event. Many were becoming restless in London as sales for the UFC Fight […]

On the Fly: Fight Night London – Marc Diakiese (Video)

The UFC have released episode 2 of “On the Fly” ahead of Fight Night London at the O2 Arena, which is scheduled for this Saturday Night. UFC cameras are sent to American Top Team gym in Florida to capture undefeated lightweight Mark Diakiese. Diakiese will go head to head with Finland’s Teemu Packalen on March […]

The UFC have released episode 2 of “On the Fly” ahead of Fight Night London at the O2 Arena, which is scheduled for this Saturday Night. UFC cameras are sent to American Top Team gym in Florida to capture undefeated lightweight Mark Diakiese. Diakiese will go head to head with Finland’s Teemu Packalen on March […]

Fight Night London Free Fight: Corey Anderson vs Matt Van Buren

The UFC’s latest teaser features a free fight including headliner Corey Anderson for your viewing pleasure ahead of UFC Fight Night: London.  Corey Anderson will face Jimi Manuwa in the main event of the UFC’s first visit to the English capital in 2017. Manuway is currently ranked at #4 on the UFC’s official website, while […]

The UFC’s latest teaser features a free fight including headliner Corey Anderson for your viewing pleasure ahead of UFC Fight Night: London.  Corey Anderson will face Jimi Manuwa in the main event of the UFC’s first visit to the English capital in 2017. Manuway is currently ranked at #4 on the UFC’s official website, while […]