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When is UFC London 2022? Date, time and how to watch on TV in July

The UFC returns to the UK this summer for the second time this year after an exciting card in March which saw Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann secure emphatic victories. UFC president Dana White promised to bring an event back to London after stating that the March 19 was one of the best that he'd ever seen.

White stated that he initially had no plans to return until the following year, but immediately said after the card that he would move things around to make it happen. It was confirmed that the UFC will return to London last month - with a few fights already being earmarked for the card with a number of fighters declaring their interest.

British fights fans were able to witness a historic night during the last card, with Pimblett's first-round win, McCann's incredible KO and Tom Aspinall's statement victory all capping off a huge night for a number of local fighters who further their status' in their respective divisions.

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After Aspinall's win over Alexander Volkov, he was seen talking to White on the UFC's official social media pages and it has been tentatively agreed that he will once again headline the card - this time coming up against the number six ranked heavyweight in Curtis Blaydes. Liverpool's Darren Till has also been named on the card as he makes his return to action after beginning training with Khamzat Chimeav.

Here is all information on the upcoming card and how to get tickets:

When is UFC London?

UFC London will be held on July 23. It is expected to be held at the O2 Arena once again.

The date is the same as the one earmarked for Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in Saudi Arabia - however that fight would not get underway until several hours later.

How to watch on TV?

The card will be shown on BT Sport. Coverage will most likely start at around 6pm, with the first two fights of the night being shown exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.

Who will fight on the card?

Fourfights have already been agreed upon Aspinall is set to headline the event, taking on the number six ranked heavyweight in Curtis Blaydes. Elsewhere, Till will return to action, coming up against Jack Hermansson.

Molly McCann will be back in action at UFC London this summer, facing Hannah Goldy in the women's flyweight division, Exciting young British fighter Muhammad Mokeav will once again feature on the card as he'll fight Charles Johnson. Pimblett, McCann, Arnold Allen, Paul Craig, Jack Shore could all feature, too, after their wins on the March 19 card at the 02 Arena.

How to get tickets?

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 27 through Ticketmaster. Fight Club and O2 priority members can buy tickets from Wednesday, May 25.

Tickets to March's event sold out very quickly and will once again be in demand for the card this summer.

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