UFC will hold a PPV in Melbourne, Australia in November 2015 after the state of Victoria legalized “fenced-in enclosures” for professional MMA. After the legal hurdle was accomplished, the company announced plans for a PPV in a press release issued Thursday.
Via UFC press release:
The UFC® today applauded the State of Victoria Labor Government for executing a ministerial directive designed to increase safety within the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) by allowing the sport to be conducted in a much safer fenced-in enclosure. The directive was announced this morning at a press conference held by The Honourable John Eren, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events. “This is a major milestone for mixed martial arts in Victoria, which will allow the sport to flourish while at the same time better protecting its competing athletes,” said Tom Wright, UFC Executive Vice-President and General Manager, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Prior to the passing of today’s ministerial directive, MMA competitions in the State of Victoria were required to be conducted in boxing rings which were never designed for MMA competitions. The UFC uses a unique, octagon-shaped enclosure which prevents fighters from falling out of the structure or becoming entangled in the ropes as could occur with a boxing ring. “The Octagon® is purpose-built for MMA competition and was designed and developed to optimize safety and to create a level playing field. The UFC thanks the Labor Party for spearheading this initiative and focusing on the safety of the competitors,” added Wright.
With this new ministerial directive in place, the UFC confirmed that it will bring a global pay per view event, UFC 193, to Melbourne on Sunday, November 15, 2015 locally, to be broadcast live in North America on Saturday, November 14.
Payout Perspective:
The announcement is good news for Australian fans that have supported the UFC each time it has come to the country. As with most international PPVs, there will be an issue with timing as the live event will take place on Sunday afternoon as its 15 hours ahead of East Coast time. The change in laws in Victoria is a solid victory for the UFC in order to expand its brand in the country.
Melbourne is a much better city then Sydney for MMA and any combat sport it should do better there.
Saldaqueef acting like he even knows where Melbourne is. HAHAHA!!! Fucking idiot.
LOL. 20 whole PPV buys on the way soon.
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Ha D Ive been on both coasts of Aus more then once and been in most of the arenas and stadiums there go fuck yourself!
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When D is desperate he goes for the Homo thing, like a 5 year old. Whats the matter D cant handle facts and truths? Its so funny I have actually been and worked in almost every foreign country the UFC has had shows in and I have worked in most of the venues. D works at 7 eleven hahah I type on this forum while I am on boring conference calls D posts because he gets paid and has no life bahahaha
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