UFC London date ANNOUNCED as MMA leader set to end two-year hiatus and ex-champ quickly teases main event slot

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THE UFC will return to London next spring following a two-year hiatus.

Mixed martial arts’ premier promotion ended its long tradition of annual visits to the English capital this year in favour of a summer venture up to Manchester.

a photo of the octagon during the ufc fight night event at 02 arena on march 19 2022 in london

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Leon Edwards’ trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman topped the UFC’s last London show[/caption]

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The MMA leader returns to the capital on March 22, 2025[/caption]

But London will once again play host to the MMA leader on March 22 for what will be a historic card.

The Fight Night card, which takes place at The O2 Arena, will be the promotion’s 30TH on British soil.

An excerpt from a press release read: “We are pleased to announce that UFC® is returning to London on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the O2 Arena.

“This milestone event marks the 30th UFC event in the UK and promises a night of thrilling action.”

The latest UFC London card is set to showcase the UK and Ireland’s finest, with the likes of Lerone Murphy, Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann and Modestas Bukauskas all in line for appearances.

A main event for what will likely be another sold-out show has yet to be announced.

But SunSport understands Britain’s third UFC champion Leon Edwards is in contention to top the bill.

And ‘Rocky’, who lost the belt to Belal Muhammad in July, is eyeing top billing, quote tweeting the official announcement for the card with an eye emoji.

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How to Watch UFC 309

The UFC makes it's annual visit to New York City on November 16 for another blockbuster pay-per-view card.

UFC 309 will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden, which provided some unforgettable moments since mixed martial arts was legalised in New York state in 2016.

Topping the bill at the ‘World’s Most Famous Arena’ is the eagerly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former titleholder Stipe Miocic.

And in the co-main event of the evening, Michael Chandler will throw down with former lightweight champion and fellow fan favourite Charles Oliveira.

UFC 309 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated cards of what has been another massive year for MMA’s top promotion.

And fans in the UK and Ireland can watch all the action from what promises to be an incredible night at MSG live on TNT Sports Box Office.

The penultimate pay-per-view card of the year will be available to purchase for a mere £19.99.

UFC 309 will also be available to buy on Discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Virgin Media TV and Sky Sports.

And fight fans don’t need to subscribe to TNT Sports to buy the star-studded event.

Watch UFC 309: Jones v Miocic exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 1am on Saturday 16 November.

For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice

Fans were quick to chime in, with one saying: “Rematch!!”

Another said: “Fight Ian Garry.”

And another said: “Who you taking out, champ?”

One remarked: “Leon vs JDM for the main event and Paddy vs Money Moicano as the co-main?

“Come on, Dana, make it happen!

Another chimed in: “Wagwan champ. Second title run incoming.”

Tickets for the latest UFC London show go on sale on January 24 at 10:00am.

The UFC is back in pay-per-view action this weekend live from in New York, with Jon Jones‘ heavyweight title fight with Stipe Miocic topping a stacked UFC 309 bill at Madison Square Garden.

Watch UFC 309: Jones v Miocic exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 1am on Saturday 16 November.

For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice

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