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What you need to know as UFC London announces O2 Arena return with blockbuster card

The UFC have officially announced a return to London as a Fight Night will be held at the 02 Arena in London.

Ahead of weeks of speculation, President and founder Dana White confirmed the news that the UFC event will be held on March 19.

It's the first time a Fight Night will take place in London for three years - which saw a huge night of bouts with a number of ranked fighters in the octagon.

British fighters Darren Till, Leon Edwards, Nathaniel Wood, Danny Roberts and Jack Marshaman all fought on the night - while we could see a host of other names added to this year's card.

Speaking last month, Dana White said that the show had been in some doubt due to the rise in Covid-19 cases throughout the nation.

Following the government's relaxing of restrictions though, White earlier this week told BT Sport that he'd be confident of an announcement this week - which came on late Wednesday morning.

He said: "Every time we put on an event in London it’s an unbelievable experience.

"The fans are incredible, and the fights are always off the charts.

"It’s a different kind of energy in England. And I can’t wait to get back there with a fight card on March 19th."

Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett has already been confirmed on the card, while Britain's Leon Edwards could fight one of the most explosive fighters in the UFC in Khamzat Chimeav.

Manchester heavyweight Tom Aspinall is currently on a four-win streak since joining the UFC, and is also expected to fight on the card.

Announcements will be expected throughout the coming days and weeks.

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