UFC coming to London???

Yourwellcum

Found this while looking at the UK ticketmaster site

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-tickets/artist/806762?tm_link=seo_bc_name

RainMaker

Look like it might be:

UFC on Fuel TV 7 February 16, 2013

Yourwellcum

RainMaker wrote: »

Look like it might be:

UFC on Fuel TV 7 February 16, 2013

On further investigation the above was scheduled for an international event

Mr. Manager

Tickets ranging from £55 - £220

Might hound the missus as a Christmas present

the_doctor199

Interesting that it's going into Wembley this time, that's a fair bit smaller than The O2. I'd say a few of the UK TUF fighters will be on the card, injuries permitting.

On sale tomorrow for the fan club so has to be announced today.

Xlami

Only a 7 week turn a round from CW 51. Could see an Irish fighter on the card

scudzilla

I can see Conor being on this card, just from a previous post, think it was SBG who said watch this space. Probably totally wrong though

SDTimeout

scudzilla wrote: »

I can see Conor being on this card, just from a previous post, think it was SBG who said watch this space. Probably totally wrong though

and John tweeted this

John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
contract signed and returned...fight tba in 24hrs #makinghistory
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23 Nov John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
oh boy...just verbally agreed a fight today that just might make MMA history. that's how we roll!! stay tuned

adamski8

On sale tomorrow without any fights announced, that be crazy!

rain on

Is it just me or does that link go to a different page now than it did this morning?

p to the e

rain on wrote: »

Is it just me or does that link go to a different page now than it did this morning?

It definitely had a different page a few hours ago giving a date for sale of tickets etc. The plot thickens. As it has been said before they usually book several venues before announcing an event anywhere.

the_doctor199

rain on wrote: »

Is it just me or does that link go to a different page now than it did this morning?

Looks like the event was removed, was definitely there. The Mirror wrote an article about it that's now been removed too: Link

rain on

Weird.. the plot thickens indeed!

El Guapo!

Maybe they've switched it to Dublin.
Paddys day isn't too far away! :pac:

the_doctor199

The UFC will finally return to London after a two-and-a-half year drought, booking a show that will take place on February 16 at Wembley Arena.

MMA Fighting confirmed the event, which will be UFC on FUEL 7, with sources close to the promotion. It was first reported by the UK's Daily Mirror newspaper, though the report was eventually taken down from their website.

The UFC has not visited London since October 2010, when Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama headlined UFC 120, with the Brit winning in his homeland by unanimous decision. That event, which took place at the 02 Arena, drew 17,133 fans and a gate of over $2.5 million.

Since then, the UFC has returned to the UK on two other occasions, visiting Birmingham for UFC 138 in November 2011 and Nottingham for UFC on FUEL: Struve vs. Miocic in September 2012.

Wembley Arena holds about 12,500 fans, according to the arena's website, though floor seating could potentially increase that number. It will be the UFC's first visit to the venue.

No matches have yet to be agreed upon for the show, but the event is likely to be officially announced shortly.

Cage Contender

SDTimeout wrote: »

and John tweeted this

John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
contract signed and returned...fight tba in 24hrs #makinghistory
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23 Nov John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
oh boy...just verbally agreed a fight today that just might make MMA history. that's how we roll!! stay tuned

Maybe it's Holohan or Ais??

Xlami

Can't see Conor getting out of his NYE fight and he wants it too bad. My guess is Holohan or Pendred maybe. Congrats anyway, long overdue

the_doctor199

Event officially announced now by UFC UK on Twitter. https://twitter.com/UFC_UK/status/273723214499299330

p to the e

Shall we let the predictions begin? Neither John Hathaway nor Dan Hardy have a fight scheduled so expect them to be on the card. Then you're looking at Che Mills, John Maguire, Brad Pickett, Tom Watson. Outside the Brits you have Gunnar Nelson, Cyrille Diabate, Cheick Kongo (oh God just remembering his last fight in London), Denis Siver then the surprise Irish fighter. Then you have the big star to headline and draw the crowds. Rich Franklin is always one to fight abroad and a fan favourite so maybe him.

Rob01

Gunnar Nelson just retweeted the @UFC_UK announcement so I'm going to guess he will be on the card.

https://twitter.com/GunniNelson

Xlami

I think John Maguire is the only British fighter on the Nottingham card to have fought or even booked another fight since the card. So yeh I expect to see pretty much Sass, Mahuire, Hathaway, Manuwa, Che Mills, Watson, De Fries, Picket, Phil Harris maybe, Irish fighter, maybe even Rosi Sexton but probably not. And possibly a few off the Smashes. With a top 15 international fighter, like Thiago Alves. Hope there's not the ususal outrage of 'this card is terrible' cos that's such a tired discussion.

p to the e

Xlami wrote: »

I think John Maguire is the only British fighter on the Nottingham card to have fought or even booked another fight since the card. So yeh I expect to see pretty much Sass, Mahuire, Hathaway, Manuwa, Che Mills, Watson, De Fries, Picket, Phil Harris maybe, Irish fighter, maybe even Rosi Sexton but probably not. And possibly a few off the Smashes. With a top 15 international fighter, like Thiago Alves. Hope there's not the ususal outrage of 'this card is terrible' cos that's such a tired discussion.

Think Thiago Alves has retired for a year or two. If enough hype is thrown behind the Matt Riddle call out of Dan Hardy that could be a potential for a headliner.

Xlami

p to the e wrote: »

Think Thiago Alves has retired for a year or two. If enough hype is thrown behind the Matt Riddle call out of Dan Hardy that could be a potential for a headliner.

Yeh I actually was thinking of that one but I don't know if Riddle has the name to headline a card. I am a fan of Riddle but I wonder who the worst fighter to ever headline a UFC card is.

Xlami

Just as I post it; this pops up on twitter. Matt Riddle Vs Che Mills first fight announced. http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/17637-che-mills-vs-matt-riddle-lined-up-for-ufc-london-show

And Manuwa confirmed also.

MartyMcFly84

It I wonder who the worst fighter to ever headline a UFC card is.

from recent memory Mark Coleman? Vs Randy Couture UFC 109.

Legend from the early days and PRIDE but he really looked like he had no business being there, I remember him wincing walking up the steps to the cage.

But how far are we going back here? I'm sure we can drag up whoppers from back in the day.

Xlami

Ye just remembered Sean Salmon headlined against Rashad just checked his Sherdog and he's 18-19 on a 10 fight losing streak

but1er

66 quid flight to stansted check out a championship match as prem league on international break! Stay in a friends house!! This looks promising!

Ush1

Xlami wrote: »

Just as I post it; this pops up on twitter. Matt Riddle Vs Che Mills first fight announced. http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/17637-che-mills-vs-matt-riddle-lined-up-for-ufc-london-show

And Manuwa confirmed also.

That fight isn't announced? It says being lined up.

Riddle and Hathaway have verbally agreed on twitter to fight.

matthew riddle ‏@riddletuf7
@ufcjohnhathaway well well mr.hathaway I accept your challenge call joe silva I'm more than happy to fight you let's do it in feb or march
Retweeted by John Hathaway
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Rob01

SDTimeout wrote: »

and John tweeted this

John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
contract signed and returned...fight tba in 24hrs #makinghistory
Expand Reply Retweet Favorite
23 Nov John Kavanagh ‏@John_Kavanagh
oh boy...just verbally agreed a fight today that just might make MMA history. that's how we roll!! stay tuned

Looks like he may have been talking about McGregor fighting for the Lightweight belt and making history becoming the 1st CW champ at 2 weight classes

SBG Ireland

yup as there'd be nowt historic about an irish guy fighting on UFC, been a few already
i'll save that tweet for when an irish guy is fighting for ufc title

unknown13

Xlami wrote: »

I wonder who the worst fighter to ever headline a UFC card is.

Elvis Sinosic, when he fought Tito for the title.

califano

Is it not a bit flippant to advertise a card without a mention of a single fight at time of announcement?. Do they ever do this for card announcements in the US?.

p to the e

rounders123 wrote: »

Is it not a bit flippant to advertise a card without a mention of a single fight at time of announcement?. Do they ever do this for card announcements in the US?.

This card would sell out tomorrow without the mention of a single fight in my opinion.

El Guapo!

p to the e wrote: »

This card would sell out tomorrow without the mention of a single fight in my opinion.

I don't think it'd sell out without any fights named but it'd definitely sell most of the tickets.
The UFC just has to mention they're coming to town and they'll shift tickets straight away.

Mellor

rounders123 wrote: »

Is it not a bit flippant to advertise a card without a mention of a single fight at time of announcement?. Do they ever do this for card announcements in the US?.

Yeah. It's very common.
Most of the time its in a city they don't regularly go to they announce the city/venue first, then fights over the next few weeks.

gimmick

Am I missing something? When are tickets going on sale, or have they all gone already?

the_doctor199

gimmick wrote: »

Am I missing something? When are tickets going on sale, or have they all gone already?

Ticketmaster originally had it that tickets went on sale today, but they've removed it, no word yet on when they'll be out.

SBG Ireland

think i'll go to this one..

El Guapo!

SBG Ireland wrote: »

think i'll go to this one..

Another cryptic post! When are you gonna announce who's on the card?!!

JohnMc1

RainMaker wrote: »

Look like it might be:

UFC on Fuel TV 7 February 16, 2013

London is going to be a major Combat Sports city with UFC in Feb and Glory 5 in March. I'm hoping to get to the Glory show.

irishdownhiller

must be gunnar for sure

rain on

From UFC on facebook:

Tickets for UFC: London 2013 go on sale tomorrow at 10:30am for Fight Club members, 6th for Newsletter members & 7th for general public. got to: Ticketmaster.co.uk or ufc.com

peejay1986

Nothing official from UFC, but looks like we'll be seeing the usual suspects. Not too surprising.

http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/17702-ufc-london-adds-terry-etim-paul-sass-andy-ogle

gimmick

Read on a fellas facebook that tickets start at £110!!!

Thats me out if true.

scudzilla

gimmick wrote: »

Read on a fellas facebook that tickets start at £110!!!

Thats me out if true.

Yet a U.S ON FUEL event has all tickets in all sections for less than half the rpice of the UK ON FUEL events :rolleyes:

Yet the sheep will still flock there in droves

peejay1986

gimmick wrote: »

Read on a fellas facebook that tickets start at £110!!!

Thats me out if true.

I've heard that tickets are £50-£200.

Dietsquirt

http://uk.ufc.com/news/ufc-london-tickets-on-sale-december-5

the_doctor199

gimmick wrote: »

Read on a fellas facebook that tickets start at £110!!!

Thats me out if true.

They start at £50 + booking fee. They top out at £200.

Edit: Just seen the replies on the next page with same info!

Tubbs4

The ufc just sent out an email with the newsletter password for early ticket access before general sale.

adamski8

Tubbs4 wrote: »

The ufc just sent out an email with the newsletter password for early ticket access before general sale.

What is it?

p to the e

You can buy them today with a £61.99 extra charge for the fight club membership. No thanks.