UFC requests 3 straight July dates at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for International Fight Week

The UFC is requesting permits for three straight days of events in connection with the sixth annual International Fight Week in July, marking the second such run for the industry-leading promotion.

At a meeting of the Nevada State Athletic Commission today in Las Vegas, the UFC requested dates at T-Mobile Arena in the city for a trio of cards. The events would be broadcast on FS1 on July 6-7, while a pay-per-view event will take place on July 8.

Although none of the UFC events have officially been announced, The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale is expected to take place July 7, while UFC 213 is expected for July 8. The July 6 show is likely to be a “Fight Night” card.

The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale caps off the redemption-themed season of the UFC’s long-running “The Ultimate Fighter,” with veterans of the promotion getting a second shot at a long-term contract.

UFC 213, meanwhile, will serve as one of the major cards on the promotion’s yearly schedule. According to multiple reports, UFC President Dana White hopes former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (25-2 MMA, 19-2 UFC) will be able to return in July for a middleweight title fight against champ Michael Bisping (30-7 MMA, 20-7 UFC). If confirmed, the matchup would be a lock for the pay-per-view event.

This past July, the promotion held three events – UFC Fight Night 90, The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, and the blockbuster UFC 200 – in connection with the fifth edition of International Fight Week. The first two events were held at MGM Grand Garden Arena, while the latter took place at T-Mobile Arena.

This year, however, all events will be held at T-Mobile Arena as part of an exclusive “multi-year” partnership with the promotion to host four annual events.

For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.