Although British UFC fans have been gearing up for a return to Manchester this fall, the promotion has a caution. The UFC’s United Kingdom office on Tuesday posted to its official Facebook page telling fans that while efforts for a show in Manchester are underway, it’s not a done deal. “We are aware that a large number of you are asking about a possible Manchester event for October 26 this year, however we are not yet able to confirm that we are heading back to one of Britain’s most famous cities due to the many factors involved in hosting such a huge event,” the UFC stated. “We are working hard to bring the UK a card of real significance and if we are able to make this happen it would be the event of the year in Europe. Your need to book transport, tickets and accommodation in advance is appreciated and as soon as we can confirm anything, we will let you know.” UFC President Dana White in June told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) the promotion was planning a show in Manchester , where it most recently visited for UFC 105 in November 2009. This past week, MMAjunkie.com first reported a plannedmiddleweight headliner between Michael Bisping (24-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) and Mark Munoz (13-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) for the event, which would take place Oct. 26 at Manchester Arena.
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