The UFC announced a Fight Night show in London on March 22 at the O2 Arena, responding to fan feedback for a European prime-time event, with past events seeing local fighters Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards achieving notable victories.
The UFC’s listening! After fans voiced their opinions on a late-night pay-per-view in Manchester back in July, the organization has decided to return to London. This time, they’re hosting a Fight Night show on March 22, perfectly timed for European audiences.
Where’s it happening? The iconic O2 Arena. But here’s the kicker: we still don’t know who’ll headline the event. The suspense is real!
Since the pandemic hit, the UFC’s graced London with four electrifying events. Two in 2022 and another pair in 2023. Local heroes have dominated, clinching victories at nearly every show.
Tom Aspinall’s been a standout. He swiftly took down Marcin Tybura and Alexander Volkov but faced a hiccup—a knee injury against Curtis Blaydes. Now, he’s the interim heavyweight champ. Talk about resilience!
And then there’s Leon Edwards. Remember his epic trilogy bout with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286? Yep, he defended his welterweight title successfully. London’s got some serious talent!