The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Paris, just one year after its grand premiere in the French capital. The main MMA organization announced on Monday a new event on September 2 at the Accor Arena. The opportunity to confirm the rise of this combat sport in our country, where it was legalized in January 2020.
“After 15 years of preparation, our first event in Paris was incredible!!! Sold out, the atmosphere and the fans were fantastic, assures the president of the UFC Dana White in a press release. The arena was packed from the first fight of the evening and no one remained seated. I look forward to producing another unforgettable evening. »
Manon Fiorot also mentioned
On September 3, some 15,000 people attended the victory by K.-O. of Ciryl Gane against the Australian Tai Tuivasa. “Bon Gamin” should be on view again in 2023. In its press release, the UFC also mentions Niçoise Manon Fiorot, No. 2 in women’s flyweight, and the young Nassourdine Imavov, in middleweight.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 23 at 10 a.m. Last year, all the places were gone in a few minutes. The event had generated “33.4 million euros for the Paris region”, assures the UFC.