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Fans Shocked as UFC London Tickets Now Pricier Than Taylor Swift Concerts and Premier League Season Passes

UFC London Tickets More Expensive Than Taylor Swift ConcertsAs UFC London prepares to take center stage at the O2 Arena on March 22, 2025, ticket prices for…

UFC London Tickets More Expensive Than Taylor Swift Concerts

As UFC London prepares to take center stage at the O2 Arena on March 22, 2025, ticket prices for the event have ignited widespread discussion about affordability. According to recent research, fans are facing record-breaking costs, with some tickets priced as high as £1,950.13 and an average ticket cost of £484.36.

UFC London Tickets More Expensive Than Taylor Swift Concerts

These figures make UFC London one of the most expensive events in the MMA calendar, surpassing the costs of UFC events in cities like Mexico City (£407.50 average) and Seattle (£365.30 average). Only Miami’s event (£619.97 average) is pricier.

The cost of attending UFC London also eclipses other major sporting and entertainment events. Fans could attend two Taylor Swift concerts (£206 per ticket) for less than the average UFC ticket. Similarly, a Manchester City season ticket (£425) or a West Ham season ticket (£345) is cheaper than the average price of attending this single UFC event. For football enthusiasts who prefer single matches, attending games at all seven London-based Premier League clubs would cost just £279.30 combined, still significantly less than one UFC London ticket.

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Looking ahead, the affordability of UFC London is set to worsen if prices continue to rise at an annual inflation rate of 3.9%. By 2030, the average ticket price could reach £586.47, and by 2040 it could climb to a staggering £859.81. Such increases would make attending live MMA events in London increasingly out of reach for everyday fans.

The escalating costs have sparked criticism from fans and commentators alike. A spokesperson for Genting Casino commented: “The current pricing structure raises questions about affordability and accessibility for UFC fans in the UK.”

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With tickets already surpassing the costs of major concerts and sports seasons, many are questioning whether live MMA events are becoming a luxury experience reserved for wealthier audiences. As the UFC continues its global expansion and builds its European fanbase, debates over pricing strategies are likely to intensify. While demand for live events remains high, the rising costs may alienate a significant portion of dedicated fans who helped grow the sport into what it is today.

Jack Della Maddalena Pulled From UFC London, Challenges Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad At UFC 315

A new main event is set to go down in London next month after Jack Della Maddalena was announced as the next challenger to UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad’s reign. Della Maddalena was originally set to headline on March 22 in England’s capital in a likely title eliminator opposite Leon Edwards. But among a slew […]

A new main event is set to go down in London next month after Jack Della Maddalena was announced as the next challenger to UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad’s reign.

Della Maddalena was originally set to headline on March 22 in England’s capital in a likely title eliminator opposite Leon Edwards. But among a slew of announcements Thursday night, UFC CEO Dana White revealed that the Australian has been replaced by Sean Brady.

Rather than injury or travel issues causing the chance, Della Maddalena has found himself with an unexpected opportunity to capture gold next time out.

The striking specialist will headline UFC 315 in Montreal on May 10 in competition for Muhammad’s title due to an injury to number one contender Shavkat Rakhmonov.

“Nomad” has now seen two planned championship chances slip away. He was originally set to compete for the gold last December before a bone infection forced Muhammad out on late notice. He subsequently beat Ian Garry to further cement his claim to the next shot.

The Kazakh fighter will now be waiting in the wings to face the winner, as Della Maddalena looks to ride his undefeated UFC record all the way to the top in the “Great White North.”

UFC Matchmaking Bulletin: UFC Seattle Card Undergoes Major Changes

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards. With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week. Between Monday, February 10, and Sunday, […]

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards.

With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week.

Between Monday, February 10, and Sunday, February 16, a number of fights were made official by the UFC or reported as being in the works by reputable sources.

For those matchups, including the planned main event for the Apex on April 5, check out the list below:

But it wasn’t all positive, with four fights falling through or being adjusted:

UFC Matchmaking Bulletin: Potential No. 1 Contender Fight For Zhang Weili’s Title Booked

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards. With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week. Between Monday, February 3, and Sunday, […]

MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards.

With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week.

Between Monday, February 3, and Sunday, February 9, a number of fights were made official by the UFC or reported as being in the works by reputable sources.

For those matchups, including one that could determine the next challenger to UFC 312 winner Zhang Weili’s strawweight title, check out the list below:

But it wasn’t all positive, with two fights falling through or being adjusted:

Ranked UFC Featherweight Calls Brian Ortega Out For ‘Massive’ Clash At UFC London

Brian Ortega has not been the most active contender in the featherweight division for some time and yet, due to his high position in the rankings, he’s fairly consistently called out by his fellow 145-pounders. Though for a long time, it seemed like saying his name likely wouldn’t lead to anything, “T-City” did fight twice […]

Brian Ortega has not been the most active contender in the featherweight division for some time and yet, due to his high position in the rankings, he’s fairly consistently called out by his fellow 145-pounders. Though for a long time, it seemed like saying his name likely wouldn’t lead to anything, “T-City” did fight twice last year for the first time since 2018.

After submitting Yair Rodriguez last February, the former two-time title challenger suffered a decision loss to Diego Lopes at UFC 306 in September meaning that he currently sits at #6 in the rankings. Five spots below him is one of the division’s most exciting additions in recent years who has won seven in a row since fighting to a draw on his UFC debut back in 2019.

Lerone Murphy is remarkably the same age as Ortega but he still feels like the next generation of featherweight contenders in some ways. He also fought twice in 2024 where he secured his two biggest wins to date over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige.

Having missed out on the opportunity to fight on home soil last year at UFC 304 in Manchester, he wants to put on a show for the UK fans when the Octagon returns to London, England on March 22 for a Fight Night event. When looking at the fighters who are above him in the rankings right now, a fight with Ortega would make a lot of sense for Murphy right now.

“T-City” is still a highly regarded opponent who is coming off of a loss meaning that it makes sense for him to fight down the rankings next time out. “The Miracle” looked to shoot his shot via social media by getting the fans excited about the possibility of him facing off with the submission specialist at the O2 Arena.

Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena Official For UFC London Main Event

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has had his return to action in the first quarter of next year confirmed. Edwards hasn’t competed since losing his grip on the 170-pound crown at UFC 304 in Manchester this past July, where he was convincingly defeated by Belal Muhammad in their headline rematch. “Rocky” has vowed to […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has had his return to action in the first quarter of next year confirmed.

Edwards hasn’t competed since losing his grip on the 170-pound crown at UFC 304 in Manchester this past July, where he was convincingly defeated by Belal Muhammad in their headline rematch.

“Rocky” has vowed to finish the new year with the gold back in his possession and announced that the path toward achieving that will start with a return in the main event of the UFC’s confirmed return to London on March 22.

A number of names floated around regarding an opponent, from the seemingly unretired Jorge Masvidal to top 10 contenders Ian Garry and Sean Brady. Ultimately, the assignment has fallen to Jack Della Maddalena.

During a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Australian insider Benny P first reported on Della Maddalena’s planned trip to London to share the cage with “Rocky.”

And Friday night, the promotion officially announced the bout, alongside the rest of the lineup for March 22.

Della Maddalena hasn’t made the walk since a victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 299 this past March. The Australian put his name in Comeback of the Year discussion by avoiding certain defeat on the scorecards with a late knockout.

The Perth native has now won 17 straight fights since an 0-2 start to his professional career, a run that includes a perfect 7-0 UFC record. With that in mind, a triumph over a recent champ in Edwards would likely secure the #4-ranked contender a first title shot.