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UFC Storms into Scotland with Sold-Out Bisping vs. Leites

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The UFC makes its first trip to Scotland with a sold-out debut event featuring Michael Bisping vs. Thales Leites.

UFC officials on Monday announced that UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites, which takes place on July 18 at SSE Hydro in Glasgow, sold out in “a matter of hours.”

“Scottish fans have overwhelmed us with their enthusiasm and support for this event and the announced bouts on the card. There is a great deal of hype around this event and we can’t wait to get to Glasgow in July,” said David Allen, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, UFC EMEA.

“With a sell-out as quick as this the only question remaining is: Are Scottish fans going to be louder and more passionate than the Irish fans, who set the decibel record in the 3Arena at the Dublin event last year?”

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UFC Fight Night 72 currently has nine announced bouts, including the Bisping vs. Leites main event, as well as a lightweight co-main event featuring Ross Pearson vs. Evan Dunham. The card will also feature numerous other U.K. fighters, including popular Scottish fighter Joanne Calderwood.

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