All the Latest on Sweden’s UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm

The UFC in Stockholm, Sweden is one of today’s hottest MMA topics in Scandinavia… and it has been for years, as Zuffa continues to include Sweden as one of the destinations for the UFC’s growth.  To address the rumors and keep you updated with all of the latest information, please bookmark this page, as it will be updated frequently.

The UFC Will Come To Sweden. MMA Viking is Your Source For All The Latest Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UFC coming to Sweden on April 14?
Yes.  It is finally official.  The UFC is coming to Sweden as Dana White officially announces to Aftonbladet a day before UFC 141.

Question – What is the name of the event?
UFC on FUEL TV 2 is the name that the event will go by, but it will be branded as “UFC in Sweden” in much of the announcements by the UFC.

Question – Where will the event be held?
Stockholm Globe Arenas in Stockholm, Sweden.

Question – How can I buy tickets?
Tickets were sold out immediately after they went on sale to the public.  For information on the sellout, read announcement from the UFC about the Box Office Knock Out.  MMA Viking was given exclusive ticket information, prior to ticket sales announcements.. and pricing was at SEK 450, SEK 665, SEK 885, SEK 1110, SEK 1330 and SEK 1990, and go on sale to the public on Friday, January 13.

Question – I know tickets are sold out. How can I get tickets if I really want to know?
It is hard to tell how many scalpers versus fans picked up tickets. Two resources you may look at are blocket.se or BiljettShop.se. MMA Viking does not endorse this practice or tickets on these sites, but just providing the information for those that missed out and are desperate for finding tickets.

Question – Who will be on the fight card?
Below is a listing of fights expected to be on the card :

- Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
- Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann
- DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
- Paulo Thiago vs Siyar Bahadurzada
- Magnus “Jycken” Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont
- Papy Abedi vs. James Head
- Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
- Jorgen Kruth vs Cyrille Diabate
- Akira Corassani vs. Dennis Bermudaz
- Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
- Eric Wisely vs. Jason Young
- Diego Nunes vs. Dennis Siver
- Reza Madadi vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo

Question – Will Reza Madadi be on the card?
Yes, he was the last bout added.

Question – Wasn’t Hamid “Akira” Corassani supposed to be on the card?
Yes, he was scheduled to be on the card to meet Jason Young, however on February 16th, the UFC announced that Corassani was injured and would not be participating at the event.

Question – Will Joe Rogan be at the UFC in Sweden event?
The team of Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg will not be handling this card. Jon Anik was hired in October to serve as commentator for UFC events on FX and Fuel TV events, so expect to see Anik and Kenny Florian taking charge of the mic. Watch UFC on Fuel TV 1 for insight into what will happen in Sweden.

Question – Is the UFC planning to visit Finland?
Finland has been on the UFC’s radar for many years. The focus in 2012 looks to be in Sweden, as typically Lorenzo Fertitta deflects questions about Finland with responses about Sweden.

Question – Was Martin Kampmann supposed to be on the card?
Kampmann was pushing to be on the UFC in Sweden card, but the UFC instead had plans for him to headline the card in Australia.

Question – Wasn’t the UFC supposed to be here in November?
Yes, that was an option that the UFC was looking at. For a history of UFC 138, the event that could have taken place in Sweden, read this article. March was also looked and and reported as a rumored date, but now it is official for April 14.

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