Yes, it’s finally here. With a whole host of speculation, UK fans can now rest easy. Returning this year, everyone will be hoping it’s as great an evening as the first. With nine finishes in only 12 fights, it was an evening to remember and a huge step in British MMA. This will be the 13th time the UFC comes to London, nearly 20 years after the first UFC 38 took place in July 2002.
The Card
Fans are excitedly anticipating the upcoming card. Several fighters have already hinted at a potential scrap, Tom Aspinal, Molly McCann, and Muhammad Mokaev all taking to social media to tease an upcoming bout. Two fights have already been scheduled for the card. The aforementioned Mokaev will take on Charles Johnson in a Flyweight match-up. Then in the Light Heavyweight division, former two-time title Alexander Gustafsson returns to fight Nikita Krylov.
A UFC London card means UK start times, so European fans can watch and still be in bed by midnight. Many other talents have been rumored. Darren Till vs Jack Hermansson is allegedly in the pipeline, as well as other Brits like Paul Craig, Arnold Allen, and Paddy Pimblett to name a few.
You can check out our predicted card here.
How To Watch
I’m sure many UK fans will be familiar, but for those of you who are not, this event will be watchable on BT Sport. The early prelims are available via the UFC Fight Pass which is a subscription, and is available for as little as £6.99 a month. BT Sport will host the Prelims and Main Card. UK events usually start around 5 pm and end around 11 pm.
From former events, we can estimate the prices of tickets. With prices ranging from £50, £70, £90, £110, £140 and £200. Like Goldust, many fans will be clamoring to get their hands on tickets for the 23rd.
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