Octagon returns to Japan with UFC Fight Night event on Sept. 23

The UFC is set for a return to Japan in the fall.

Officials today announced a UFC Fight Night event is slated for Sept. 23 at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo in Saitama, Japan.

No broadcast plans or fights have yet been announced for the card.

“Our fervent fan base in Japan is a cornerstone of our success in the region, and we are thrilled to bring another action-packed live event to the market this year,” UFC Senior Vice President of International and Content, Joe Carr, stated. “Japan has a rich history in MMA and the traditional martial arts, making it an attractive destination for our athletes. There is already huge interest from both our athletes and fans surrounding this event.”

It will be the UFC’s ninth event in Japan in company history. It’s also the fifth at Saitama Super Arena.

The recent Japanese show, “UFC Fight Night 75: Barnett vs. Nelson,” took place in September 2015. In the headliner at Saitama Super Arena, Josh Barnett defeated fellow heavyweight vet Roy Nelson via five-round unanimous decision.

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