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Friday, Nov 02, 2018

UFC Announces 11th Card to be Held in London, England

Jimi Manuwa (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

The UFC has announced that it will hold a card in London, England on March 16th, 2019, marking the 11th time the promotion’s held an event in the historic city.

No fights for the upcoming event, which will be hosted by the O2 Arena, where announced.

Light-heavyweight and British fighter, Jimi Manuwa, was quoted saying in the press release:

“There’s nothing like the London fans, especially for me as it’s my home town. Walking out to a packed O2 arena, looking at the crowd and seeing so many familiar faces is a dream in itself.”

British welterweight, Danny Roberts, stated:

“I have had some of my best career highlights in London, and I know that every time I perform there, I will be adding another one to the list. MMA fans are some of the best sporting fans in the world, and London is that one city that I know they will show me that.”

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