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23/04/09 - UFC 'to stage Australia show in February'

The UFC may stage its first Australian show in February 2010 with Sydney being the likely host venue, Fighters Only has been told.

UFC president Dana White recently spoke of the company's intention to head down under, and an Australian source tells us that the Acer Arena in Sydney has been contacted about a February booking.

The Arena - formerly known as the Sydney SuperDome - has a maximum capacity of 21,000 and is one of Australia's leading venues.

Among the high-profile events in regularly plays host to are the MTV Australia music awards and concerts by some of the biggest names in showbusiness.

A number of Australian fighters have appeared in the UFC over the years, including Elvis Sinosic, George Sotiropoulos and Brad Morris.

FO Staff

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