UFC president Dana White almost cancelled London show at two weeks' notice

UFC boss Dana White revealed he almost cancelled the promotion's London event just two weeks before it took place.

For the first time in three years, the UFC returned to the English capital to host a Fight Night event stacked with homegrown talent. The card at The O2 arena was a massive success for the promotion, with nine finishes taking place on the night.

White revealed the gate for the London event was a massive $4.5 million, the highest in O2 arena and Fight Night history. All fighters who scored finishes on the card received performance bonuses, unlike previous Fight Nights where only a selection received bonuses.